Heijō-kyō Sakyo Sanjo Nibo Palace Garden (Imperial Villa Garden Site of the Ancient Nara Capital)
This is a garden ruin from the Nara period centered around the garden pond that was discovered during an excavation in 1975.The actual remains of the excavated structure are on display. As it is one of the few gardens that conveys the appearance of ancient Japanese gardens, it has been designated as a national special historic site and special place of scenic beauty.
Detailed information
| Address | 1-5-37 Sanjooji, Nara 630-8013 |
|---|---|
| Opening Hours | 9:00-17:00 (Entry until 16:30) |
| Closed day | Wednesdays (the next day if it is a holiday), the day after a holiday (excluding Saturdays and Sundays), and New Year's holidays (December 26th to January 5th). There may also be other temporary closures. |
| Parking | Not available |
| Price | free |
| Inquiry | 0742-34-5369 (Nara City Cultural Properties Division) |
| Barrier Free Accessibility | 1 toilet |
| Access & Bus Stop | From Kintetsu Nara Station, take a 6-minute bus bound for Mt. Akahada/Nijooji Minami 1-chome and get off at "Miyaato Teien" bus stop. |