| The
Kyoto Imperial Palace is absolutely huge! If you follow the
guide book instructions and take the tube to the nearest station
(imadegawa) it will still take you a 20 minute walk to the entrance.
Like the Katsura Rikyu, normally you have to book in advance (though
bizarrely only 20 minutes), I guess so they can check your passport;
obviously you need to apply in person. We made the mistake of
visiting on one of the public open days which meant hordes of
tourists and a continuous crocodile of visitors around the
buildings. No refreshments available and no drinking or eating
except in the tents provided specially for the purpose (if you had
remembered to bring your own). Normally that would not be a
problem, but it was very hot and took a couple of hours to walk
around. Still, very beautiful and photogenic. |
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