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Shugakuin Imperial Villa

修学院離宮

Kyoto · Kansai

A 17th-century imperial garden estate built for retired Emperor Go-Mizunoo, comprising three terraced gardens climbing the eastern hills, culminating in a huge artificial pond with borrowed-scenery views over Kyoto.

Crowd level: Hidden gem
Rating: 4.5· 1,469 reviews
Nearest station: Shugakuin Station (Eizan Electric Railway)
Phone: 075-211-1215
Website: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shugaku-in_Imperial_Villa

How to get there

20 min walk from Shugakuin Station; or Kyoto City Bus #5 to Shugaku-in Rikyu-michi stop, 15 min walk.

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