20th Anniversary

Special Event Celebrating the 20th Anniversary Vol.1 – June 19, 2025

Special Event Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Kyoto State Guest House – Vol.1

Kyoto State Guest House marked the 20th anniversary of its establishment on April 17, 2025. To celebrate this milestone, we are pleased to offer a series of special events highlighting Japanese cultural experiences.
The first in the series will take place on June 19, 2025, featuring a traditional Japanese dance by geiko and maiko in Fuji-no-Ma, the largest room at Kyoto State Guest House. This event includes a special guided tour where rooms are arranged to reflect the settings used during official state guest visits.
We invite you to join us for this memorable occasion and take part in this exclusive experience.
Please note that all guidance during the event will be provided in Japanese only.

Date and Time
　Thursday, June 19, 2025

　　Morning Session:

　　 Check-in at 9:25 AM / Starts at 10:00 AM / Ends at 12:10 PM

　　Afternoon Session:

　　 Check-in at 1:25 PM / Starts at 2:00 PM / Ends at 4:10 PM

Highlights

• Exclusive entry through the Main Gate on foot, the same route taken by state guests
• Warm welcome with traditional incense and ikebana floral arrangements
• Special room settings recreated to reflect the arrangements used for welcoming state guests
  Yubae-no-Ma: Tea ceremony setting, Kiri-no-Ma: Table setting for a state banquet
• Traditional Japanese dance performed by geiko and maiko on the stage in Fuji-no-Ma
  *Guidance will be provided in Japanese only.
• Special access to Suimei-no-Ma, usually not open to the public
• Commemorative displays of photo panels from official state visits and the official guest book featuring messages from our honored guests
• Open-air tea ceremony display in the garden (canceled in case of rain)




Traditional Japanese dance (illustrative image)




《Illustrative Images of Special Displays》



Ikebana flower arrangement (Main Entrance)



Tea ceremony (Yubae-no-Ma)



Welcome banquet (Kiri-no-Ma)



Open-air tea ceremony (Garden)


Capacity
160 participants (80 per session)

Admission Fees
This special event is available at the regular guided tour admission fee.
Adults:2,000 yen, University Students:1,500 yen, Middle/High School Students(Ages 13+):700 yen
Please refer here for details.

Children aged 12 or younger will not be admitted.
Students must present a valid ID on the day of their visit to receive the student discount.


How to Apply
Applications will be accepted on our website starting at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 30. Participants will be selected through a random drawing.
Application Period：April 30 (Wed), 2025, 11:00 AM – May 14 (Wed), 2025, 11:00 PM
Notification of Results：Emails with the drawing results will be sent to all applicants starting at 8:00 AM on May 15 (Thu), 2025.

If all spots are not filled through the drawing, online reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 10:00 AM on May 15 (Thu).
If there are remaining spots on the day of the event, same-day entry slips will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the Seiwain Rest House.
Application URL: https://form.geihinkan.go.jp/entry/p01?lang=en&place=kyoto

*Please note that all guidance during the event will be provided in Japanese only.
*This event may be canceled on short notice due to official state visits or other operational reasons.
*Media coverage may be present during the event.