[Kyoto Imperial Palace] A walk around the Kyoto Imperial Palace from the Kabuki Gate

The Kyoto Imperial Palace was the residence of the emperor until the Meiji Restoration, and it began when Emperor Kanmu moved to Heiankyo in 794. The current location of the Kyoto Imperial Palace was used as the residence of the emperor for about 500 years after Emperor Kogon was enthroned here in 1331 until Emperor Meiji moved to Tokyo in 1869. During this time, many fires struck and were rebuilt each time, but many of today's buildings were rebuilt in 1855.