20th Anniversary

Premium Guided Tours – Winter Session Details Now Available

Kyoto State Guest House will offer premium guided tours for small groups on the following dates.
In addition to the regular guided tour of the open areas, these special tours include exclusive access to two rooms that are usually closed to the public: Taki-no-Ma, where private dining takes place during state guest visits, and Suimei-no-Ma, the venue for summit meetings with world leaders.
At Taki-no-Ma, enjoy an exclusive seated viewing experience of the garden waterfall just outside the window. The sound of the waterfall, resonating in the stillness of winter, will clear your mind.

This year’s premium guided tour commemorates the 20th anniversary of Kyoto State Guest House with a special live demonstration of movable interior features in motion, a rare sight during public openings.
Discover the unique charm of Kyoto State Guest House through these special guided tours designed to offer a truly exceptional experience.

Dates	December 4, 2025 (Thursday) – December 7, 2025 (Sunday) January 24, 2025 (Saturday) – January 27, 2025 (Tuesday)
Times	① 9:00 AM – 10:50 AM ② 11:00 AM – 12:50 PM ③ 1:00 PM – 2:50 PM ④ 3:00 PM – 4:50 PM
Tour Highlights	Special access to Taki-no-Ma and Suimei-no-Ma, usually closed to the public Live demonstration of the sliding walls in Yubae-no-Ma and the three-tiered lighting shades in Fuji-no-Ma, both shown in motion – 20th anniversary exclusive Complimentary postcard from a past gift set originally distributed to state guests (one per person; design cannot be selected) – 20th anniversary exclusive
Viewing Areas	Main Entrance, Juraku-no-Ma (anteroom), Yubae-no-Ma (large conference room), Fuji-no-Ma (banquet hall), Kiri-no-Ma (Japanese-style banquet room), Taki-no-Ma (Japanese-style room with a waterfall view), Suimei-no-Ma (high-level conference room), Roofed Bridge, and more.
Capacity	30 participants per session (120 per day in total, including those in English guided tours)
English Guided Tours	Premium guided tours in English will be offered on the following dates at the time listed below: 　Dates: December 4 (Thu), December 6 (Sat), January 24 (Sat), January 27 (Tue) 　Time: ② 11:00 AM – 12:50 PM 　Capacity: 15 participants per day
Admission	Adults: ¥5,000　University students: ¥3,500　Middle and high school students: ¥1,500 Children aged 12 and younger will not be admitted. Students must present a valid student ID on the day of the tour to receive the discounted rate.
Check-In Location	Seiwain Rest House

How to Book

Online reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis through the Public Opening Reservation System on our website. Reservations close at 12:00 noon the day before each tour.

– Reservations for December open at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 29, 2025
– Reservations for January open at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Same-day entry slips for premium guided tours with remaining availability can be picked up at the Seiwain Rest House starting at 9:00 AM, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Important Notices

・Please review the Visitor Rules & Regulations for important information before your visit.
・Tours may be canceled on short notice due to official engagements or other operational reasons.
・For the latest updates, please refer to the Public Opening Schedule on our website.