Kyoto Imperial Palace

Former imperial residence in Kyoto, Japan (794 CE–present), with timber and tile roofs.

Core Features

• Built with timber and tile.
• Includes timber framing.

Architectural Connections

• Japanese: Regional tradition.
• Civic: Imperial residence.

Related Elements & Sites

Tokyo Imperial Palace (related site), Shoin (element), Medieval (period)

Record

Begun: 794 CE — still unfinished

Location: Kyoto, Japan

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