Katsura Imperial Villa

桂離宮
villa in Kyoto
#44 in Kyoto / #206 in Japan
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by Raphael Azevedo Franca
/ Public domain

Katsura Imperial Villa, located in Kyoto, Japan, is a stunning example of Japanese architecture and garden design from the Edo period. Built in the 17th century for the Hachijō-no-miya family, a branch of the imperial family, the villa is renowned for its exquisite tea houses, meticulously landscaped gardens, and elegant wooden structures that harmoniously integrate with the natural surroundings.


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