Gosho Imperial Palace Playground

If you need some fresh air and the kids need a good play in the great outdoors, you cannot beat this playground at the north end of the Kyoto Imperial Palace Park (Gosho). It’s our go-to spot when we’re in Kyoto with the kids.

Imperial Palace Playground: © Chris Rowthorn

At the northwest end of the Kyoto Imperial Palace Park, you will find this nice little playground with a small collection of equipment like swings, see-saws, slides and a sandbox for the little ones. The playground itself is pretty basic, but the location makes it special: it’s surrounded by cherry trees, which burst into bloom in late March and early April (in fact, it’s one of the best cherry blossom spots in the entire city). But, even when the cherries aren’t in bloom, it’s beautiful – a soothing green oasis in the city.

There’s a rest area with vending machines and a bathroom nearby.

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Destination

Check-in date

Mon 18 Dec 2023

Check-out date

Thu 21 Dec 2023

English name:
Gosho Imperial Palace Playground

Japanese name:
京都御苑 運動施設

English address:
Kyotogyoen, Kamigyo-ku

Japanese address:
上京区京都御苑

Opening hours:
Varies by facility

Admission:
Varies by facility

Non-smoking area: Yes

Nearest Transport:
8 min walk from Marutamachi Station Exit 1, Karasuma subway line

Nearest Hotels:
:: Check availability and pricing for hotels near to the Gosho Playground on Booking.com or Agoda.com.

Telephone: 211-6364

Website:
Official Website (Twitter in Japanese)

Kyoto District Map

• Arashiyama
• Central Kyoto
• Northwest Kyoto
• Nishijin
• Northern Higashiyama
• Southern Higashiyama
• Downtown Kyoto
• Kyoto Station Area
• South East Kyoto