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Nishikyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture · Important Cultural Property
Katsura Imperial Villa
- Nearest stationKatsura Station 0.8 km
- DesignationImportant Cultural Property
The Katsura Imperial Villa or Katsura Detached Palace (桂離宮, Katsura Rikyū; Japanese pronunciation: [ka. tsɯ. ɾa ɾʲiꜜ. kʲɯː]) is an Imperial residence with associated gardens and outbuildings in the western suburbs of Kyoto, Japan. Located on the western bank of the Katsura River in Katsura, Nishikyō-ku, the Villa is 8km distant from the main Kyoto Imperial Palace.
From the Wikipedia article “Katsura Imperial Villa” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Katsura Imperial Villa. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Nishikyō Ward, Kyoto Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Katsura Station, 0.8 km (straight line) |
| Type | Important Cultural Property |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Katsura Imperial Villa?
- Katsura Station. It is 0.8 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Katsura Imperial Villa a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Important Cultural Property.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Katagihara temple ruins: dragon2850 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Saihō-ji Temple: Ivanoff~commonswiki (CC BY-SA 3.0), Amazuka Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Sai-ji: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Matsunoo Taisha Sake Museum: KENPEI (CC BY-SA 3.0), Matsunoo Taisha: Saigen Jiro (CC0)
