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20th Anniversary Guided Tour Vol. 2 (July 31 – Mid-December 2025)

2025.06.25

20th Anniversary Guided Tour Vol. 2 Kicks Off

　Kyoto State Guest House marked the 20th anniversary of its establishment on April 17, 2025. To celebrate this milestone, we are offering a special series of guided tours throughout the year, with room displays updated every four months.
　Vol. 2 of the 20th-Anniversary Guided Tour series will begin on July 31, featuring original design paintings and prototypes of wall tapestries that are not usually on display. This special tour offers a closer look at the production process behind these works, along with a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Kyoto State Guest House and the artisanship it embodies.
　We invite you to visit Kyoto State Guest House for this special occasion and take part in this exclusive tour.

Tour Period	July 31 – Mid-December 2025 (tentative) The end date will be updated once confirmed.
Highlights	Special displays of rarely exhibited works, including original design paintings and prototypes of the wall tapestries. Details of the displays in each room are as follows: 　　Yubae-no-Ma: Original design paintings for a pair of wall tapestries, along with seasonal decorative items 　　　Fuji-no-Ma: Original design painting and prototypes of the wall tapestry 　　　Kiri-no-Ma: Furnishings used by state guests during official visits Hands-on experience with pieces from prototypes of the wall tapestry Panel displays featuring scenes from official state guest visits Exhibition of the guest book signed by state guests

Tour Period

July 31 – Mid-December 2025 (tentative)
The end date will be updated once confirmed.

Highlights

Special displays of rarely exhibited works, including original design paintings and prototypes of the wall tapestries. Details of the displays in each room are as follows:
　　Yubae-no-Ma: Original design paintings for a pair of wall tapestries, along with seasonal decorative items
　　　Fuji-no-Ma: Original design painting and prototypes of the wall tapestry
　　　Kiri-no-Ma: Furnishings used by state guests during official visits
Hands-on experience with pieces from prototypes of the wall tapestry
Panel displays featuring scenes from official state guest visits
Exhibition of the guest book signed by state guests

For more details about the guided tour, please click here.

Room Layout Images

Wall tapestry with original design painting (Yubae-no-Ma)

Wall tapestry with original design painting (Fuji-no-Ma)

Dressing table (Kiri-no-Ma)