Discover Kyoto, a world of imperial residences and shogun castles, palaces and villas, where every architectural detail speaks volumes about the authority and refinement of traditional court life.

Originally built in 1626, the Honmaru-goten Palace burned to the ground in the late 18th century. The current structure was built in 1847 within the nearby Kyoto Imperial Palace before being moved ...

The operator of the Imperial Hotel chain announced it has named its luxury hotel opening in spring 2026 in Kyoto's Higashiyama Ward in a renovated historic landmark as the Imperial Hotel ...