The Kyoto Imperial Palace ( ???? , Ky? To-gosho ) is one of the emperors active empire of Japan and has the longest history as the capital of Japan. The Emperor declared the Meiji Restoration and the Oath Charter in this place in 1868. The following year, the Emperor moved to Edo castle, currently the Imperial Palace of Tokyo, but he ordered the preservation of the Imperial Palace of Kyoto in 1877, which is still used as an active palace.. Today , open land for public, and the Imperial Household Agency held a general tour of the building several times a day.
The Imperial Palace of Kyoto is the newest of the imperial palaces built at or near its location in the northeastern part of the old capital of Heian-ky? after he left the larger original Heian Palace ( ??? , Dai-dairi ) located west of the current palace during the Heian Period. The palace lost much of its function during the Meiji Restoration, when its capital function was moved to Tokyo in 1869. However, Taish? and Sh? wa the Emperors still held their coronation ceremony at the palace.
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Layout
The palace is located in Ky? To-gyoen , a large rectangular enclosure 1,300 meters (4,300Ã, ft) north to south and 700 meters (2,300 Ã, ft) east to west which also contains Sent? The imperial palace garden. The plantation dates from the early Edo period when the high court dwellers' houses were grouped adjacent to palaces and walled areas. When the capital was moved to Tokyo, the residence of the royal palaces was destroyed and most of Ky'untuk Gyoen is now a park open to the public.
The Imperial Palace has been officially located in this area since the abandonment of Daidairi at the end of the 12th century. However, it had been much earlier that the de facto residence of the Emperors was often not in the Inner Palace ?? , dairi ) from the original Heian period palace, but in one temporary residence ( ??? , sato-dairi ) in this part of town and is often given to the Emperor by a strong noble family. The palace is now the immediate successor - after the iteration of redevelopment - to one of these sato-dairi palaces, Tsuchimikado Dono ( ???? < span>, Tsuchimikado-dono ) from the Fujiwara clan. The palace, like many of the oldest and most important buildings in Japan, was destroyed by fire and rebuilt many times over its history. It has been destroyed and rebuilt eight times, six of them during peace during the Edo period for 250 years. The current version of the stand was completed in 1855, with efforts to reproduce the Heian period architecture and the original style of Heian Palace.
The grounds include a number of buildings, along with the imperial residence. The neighboring building to the north is sent? ( ?? ) , or the residence of a retired Emperor, and beyond that, opposite Imadegawa Street, sitting Doshisha University. The Imperial Household Agency maintains buildings and lands and also runs public tours.
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Structure
The main building is, among other spaces, Shishinden ( ??? , Hall for State Ceremony) , Seiry? Den ( ??? , Emperor's Resting Place) , Kogosho ( ??? , Courtroom) , Ogakumonjo ( ???? , Imperial or Library Studies) , and a number of dwellings for Empress, high nobleman and government officials.
Okurumayose
Officers with special permission for official visit used to enter the castle through the door of Okurumayose ( ??? ) .
Shodaibunoma
The Shodaibunoma ( ????? ) The building is used as a waiting room for officials on their official visit to the castle. They are delivered to three different anterooms according to their rank. Shinmikurumayose
Shinmikurumayose ( ja "> ) structure was built as a new train entrance on the occasion of the coronation ceremony of Emperor Taisho in 1915. Gates
For state ceremonies, the princes will enter through Kenreimon ( ??? ) , which has a cypress wood roof, and is supported by four unpainted wood pillars. This gate will be used on rare occasions The Emperor welcomes a foreign diplomat or high official, as well as for many other important state ceremonies. Passing through Kenreimon , the inside gateway Jomeimon will appear, painted in bright red and roofed tiles. This leads to Shishin-den , which is the Hall for the State Ceremony. The Gekkamon is a smaller gateway on the west side of the main page.
Another gate in the outer courtyard is Kenshunmon , which has an architectural style similar to Kenreimon . Located next to Kenshunmon is the box where traditional ball games Kemari are played.
Shunk? den
The Shunk? Den ( ??? ) was built to place a sacred mirror on the occasion of the coronation ceremony of Emperor Taisho in 1915. The roof is modern as it is made of copper and not shingles.
The Shishinden ( ??? ) is the most important ceremonial building in the palace. The coronation ceremony of Emperor Taisho and Emperor Showa took place here. The hall is 33 by 23 meters (108 x 75 feet) in size, and features a traditional architectural style, with a pointy and hip roof. On either side of the main staircase is planted a tree that will become very famous and sacred, cherry (sakura ) to the east, left side, and orange tree tachibana in the right to the west. White gravel gardens play an important role in the ceremony.
The Shishin-den Center is surrounded by hisashi (? ) , a long, thin hallway that surrounds the aristocratic's main wing, in traditional Heian architecture. Inside this is a wide open space, crossed by sections of the porch, leading to the central throne room.
Takamikura
The Takamikura ( ??? ) is the imperial throne. It has been used on the occasion of the coronation ceremony which began in 707 during the reign of Queen Genmei. The present throne is modeled on the original design, built in 1913 two before the coronation of Emperor Taisho. The actual throne is a seat in a black lacquer, placed under an octagonal canopy resting on a three-tiered podium painted with black lacquer with a balustradres of vermilion. On both sides of the throne are two small tables, where imperial regalia like swords and large seals will be placed. Above the canopy is a huge phoenix statue called h? -? . Surrounding the canopy are eight small phoenixes, gems and mirrors. Depending on the canopy are metal ornaments and curtains.
The sliding door that hides the king from view is called kenj? no sh? ji ( ???? ) , and has a picture of 32 Chinese saints painting it, which became one of the main models for all paintings Heian period.
Michodai
The Michodai ( ??? ) is August Seat of the Empress. The current throne was built in 1913. The colors and shapes are similar to Takamikura , but are slightly smaller and simpler than those. Canopy decorated with a mystical bird's sculpture farm? .
The imperial throne was always placed in the middle of the main hall, michodai on his right. Both thrones are kept away from the common view through a screen called misu .
Seiry? den
The Seiry? Den ( ??? ) sitting west of Shishin-den, facing east. It also, has a hipped and pointy roof, and especially cypress wood. Initially the place where the Emperor will do his own private affairs, Seiry? -times are then used for meetings and meetings as well. In the middle is the area where the Emperor will rest, and on the eastern side of the hall, an area of ​​two tatami is set aside for the ranks and nobles to sit. This is where the Emperor can do formal affairs. On the north side of the hall is a closed area where the Emperor will sleep at night; later, the Emperor began to use official residence. The west side is set aside for the Emperor's breakfast, and also contains the toilet, while the south side is used by the Imperial Archive guards. This area contains paintings by the rulers of the Tosa school, and just outside, rare bamboo is planted.
The original structure was built as the Emperor's residence at the end of the 8th century and was used until the 11th century. The Seiry? -den was rebuilt at this location in 1790 CE, on a smaller scale than the original building but preserving its original structure.
Kogosho
The Kogosho ( ??? ) is the place where the Emperor received bannermen under the direct control of the Tokugawa shogun ( buke ). It is also used for some rituals. This unique building shows a mixture of architectural elements from shinden zukuri and shoin zukuri styles.
The Kogosho conference was held here on the night of December 9, 1867, the imperial restoration declaration ( osei fukko ). The structure was burned in 1954 and reconstructed in 1958.
Ogakumonjo
The study room Ogakumonjo is to read rituals, monthly poetry recitals as well as where the Emperor received nobles. This is a zukuri-shaped style building with a roof irimoya hiwadabuki .
Otsunegoten
The Otsunegoten ( ???? ) was used as the residence of the Emperor until the capital was moved to Tokyo in 1869. It is a structure the largest palace with fifteen rooms. Facing it is the park Gonaeitei .
Osuzumisho
The Osuzumisho ( ??? ) is the summer residence for the Emperor.
Koshun
The Koshun ( ?? ) is the study room used by Emperor Komei, who ruled from 1846 to 1866.
Omima
The Omima ( ??? ) is used for unofficial ceremonies such as the Star Festival and Bon festivals.
The palace Suzaku-mon ( ??? ) is walking distance from JR Nijo Station.
References
- This article is almost entirely a loyal translation of Kyoto Gosho's article from the Japanese Wikipedia.
External links
- Imperial Household Agency | Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Photos of Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Imperial Imperial Palace Satellite View on Wikimapia
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