Seisho-mon Gate — Attraction in Kyoto

16:21:01 cannot enter! Guys in front of the door will not see you, listen to you, notice you, nor allow your entry, with horribly firm smiling faces. Your internet-connected smartphone watch is nothing here. The 'analog watch' on his wrist is all. If you spent 30 seconds to explain your phone's accurancy at 16:20:47, Congratulations! You Cannot Enter! Wasn't Japan a country of Sony and Panasonic? Japan National Tourism Organization said, "Japan, Endless Discovery." Now I discovered one. Japan,...

This is the entrance into the Imperial Palace. Be prepared to have your bags searched, as the security is pretty tight here. You will receive a numbered tag once you pass security. Not to worry, getting in was a breeze unless you are carrying...

This is the entrance to the imperial palace. I have been 3 times in my stay at Kyoto and it was always closed. I finally found a paper on the door with the open/closed days for may and june 2024. When it's closed, you really can not see...