Guest Book
Many of the honored guests who have stayed at Kyoto State Guest House have left behind messages regarding their impressions of the traditionally Japanese hospitality they received, and the traditional arts and craftsmanship they experienced during their stay. To Kyoto State Guest House, these messages are considered an irreplaceable part of its heritage, as well as a valuable document demonstrating Japan’s diplomacy and friendship with other nations. On this page, you can see a selection of those signatures and messages, permission to post which has been obtained from their respective countries, together with photos from the time of these visits.
November 18-20, 2011
His Majesty the King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of the Kingdom of Bhutan and Her Majesty the Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck
Kingdom of Bhutan
October 26-27, 2011
His Excellency the President of the Federal Republic of Germany Mr. Christian Wulff
Federal Republic of Germany
May 13-14, 2009
His Excellency the President of the Republic of Singapore and Mrs. S R Nathan
Republic of Singapore
November 13-14, 2008
His Majesty the King Juan Carlos I of the Kingdom of Spain and Her Majesty the Queen Sofia
Kingdom of Spain
June 28-29, 2008
His Excellency the Secretary-General of the United Nations and Mrs. Ban Ki-moon
United Nations
November 15-16, 2005
The Honorable the President of the United States of America and Mrs. George W. Bush
United States of America