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 ...

KYOTO--The city’s centuries-old Aoi Festival ... 500 people in colorful court attire strolling from the former imperial palace to Shimogamojinja and then to Kamigamojinja. It is held alongside ...