Kyoto City, Kyoto · Choshu
Kyoto / Hamaguri Gate
Hamaguri Gate is a central stage of the Kinmon Incident and supports the tragedy of Kusaka Genzui and Choshu. The marks said to be bullet scars, the breadth of Kyoto Gyoen, and the gate's relation to the Imperial Palace quietly convey the pressure on Choshu forces.
Genzui Kusaka
AddressKarasuma-dori Shimochojamachi-agaru, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto; west side of Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
Nearby
- Kyoto Gyoen National GardenThe broad national garden that includes Hamaguri Gate.
- Kyoto Imperial PalaceThe central reference point for understanding the geography of the Kinmon Incident.
- Sakaimachi GateAnother gate within Kyoto Gyoen, tied to the movement routes of Bakumatsu Kyoto.
- Kyoto Gyoen Management OfficeA starting point for official information and walking guidance.