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Premium Guided Tours – Summer 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 sight of the waterfall offers a refreshing escape from the summer heat, while the soothing sound of cascading water clears your mind.

Discover Kyoto State Guest House through these special guided tours for an exceptional experience.

Dates	June 18, 2026 (Thursday) – June 21, 2026 (Sunday)
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
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: June 18 (Thursday) and June 20 (Saturday) 　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 open at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 29

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.