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# Kyoto Imperial Palace Tours and Activities

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## Visit Kyoto Imperial Palace

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## Plan a trip to see Kyoto Imperial Palace

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### Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

Naniwa

CA $1,656

per person

May 17 - May 22

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Vancouver (YVR) to Osaka (KIX)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,886 reviews)

Great location, short walk to Dotonbori and the Shinsaibashi shopping area. Grocery store located right under the hotel as well as access to the metro.

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

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### MONday Apart Premium Osaka Namba WEST

Naniwa

CA $2,364

per person

May 17 - May 23

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Vancouver (YVR) to Osaka (KIX)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (207 reviews)

Great location and super helpful staff! Close to the train station

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

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### Kiraku Kyoto Gion

Gion

CA $2,799

per person

Jun 5 - Jun 11

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Calgary (YYC) to Osaka (KIX)

8.6/10 Excellent! (7 reviews)

It was a cute place. A little hard to find at first, but was really nice and we loved it!

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2024

## Reviews of Kyoto Imperial Palace

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#### Kyoto State Guest House

Explore the great outdoors at Kyoto State Guest House, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area. 

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#### Kyoto Gyoen National Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area. 

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#### Doshisha University

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Doshisha University during your stay in Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area. 

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#### Shokoku-ji Temple

A major center of Zen Buddhism, this stylish, ancient relic is ranked as one of the great temples of Japan.

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#### Sento Imperial Palace

After visiting Sento Imperial Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area. 

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#### Goo Shrine

After visiting Goo Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. 

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