The reconstructed Former Audience Hall of Heijō Palace, a two-tier red and white hall, above a grass field under a blue sky.

Free entry

Heijō Palace

Heijō Palace was the imperial residence and seat of government of Nara, Japan's capital from 710 to 784. Its excavated site, part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara World Heritage Site, is an open grassland where the Former Audience Hall (rebuilt 2010), the Suzaku Gate and the East Palace Garden have been reconstructed.

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Price: Free entry

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Is Heijō Palace free?

Yes. Entry to Heijō Palace is free.

Free entry

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