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Prince Toshihito (1579-1629) and his son dreamed up this holiday resort as a string of pavilions spread along the banks of the Katsura River, "each one set upon a reflection of the moon". Here you will discover the ultimate expression of that most fascinating aspect of Japanese architecture: a striving for purity and bareness. The harmony and beauty of Katsura Imperial Villa arises from its austere layout, which was to inspire Bauhaus architects as well as Le Corbusier.
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide2.55 Km - 56 Kamigayacho - Matsuo - Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto
- The Green Guide3.45 Km - Kyoto
- The Green Guide3.48 Km - Kyoto
More tourist attractions in Kyoto
Where to sleepnearby
- From ¥12,421Rikyuan Kyoto Nishikyogoku room B849 m - 10-5 Higashi Mukogawara-cho, Ukyo, Kyoto
- From ¥7,200Guest house Kotone KYOTO851 m - Ukyouku Nishikyougoku Shibanoshitacyo10-1, Kyoto
- From ¥11,144Gaisei Building 3F / Vacation STAY 4092957 m - Nishikyo-ku Katsura Tokudaijikitacho 7 Gaisei Building 3F, Kyoto
More hotels in Kyoto
Where to eatnearby
- Muginoyoake$MICHELIN 20242.2 Km - 12-5 Nishishichijo Kakegoshicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
- Matsu$$$MICHELIN 20242.82 Km - 21-26 Umezu Onawabacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
- Uozuya$$$MICHELIN 20242.98 Km - 8 Mibu Higashihinokicho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
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