Mark Your Calendar for the Premium Guided Tours: December 2026, January & February 2027

Premium Guided Tours – Winter Session Details Now Available

Kyoto State Guest House is delighted to offer premium guided tours for small groups on the following dates.
These tours include the regular guided exploration of the open areas, plus exclusive access to two additional rooms that are usually closed to the public: Taki-no-Ma, where distinguished guests dine in a private setting, and Suimei-no-Ma, where summit meetings take place. In Taki-no-Ma, you can enjoy an exclusive seated viewing experience. The dynamic sound of the waterfall resonating in the stillness of winter will bring crispness to your mind.
Discover the unique charm of Kyoto State Guest House through these special guided tours designed to offer a truly exceptional experience.

Dates	December 10, 2026 (Thursday) – December 13, 2026 (Sunday) January 14, 2027 (Thursday) – January 19, 2027 (Tuesday) February 18, 2027 (Thursday) – February 23, 2027 (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
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 (15 per tour when Japanese and English tours run concurrently)
English Guided Tours	Premium guided tours in English will be offered on the following dates at the time listed below: December: 10 (Thursday) and 12 (Saturday), 2026 January: 14 (Thursday), 16 (Saturday), and 19 (Tuesday), 2027 February: 18 (Thursday), 20 (Saturday), and 23 (Tuesday), 2027 　Time: ② 11:00 AM – 12:50 PM 　Capacity: 15 participants per tour
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 28, 2026.
– Reservations for January open at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, November 25, 2026.
– Reservations for February open at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, December 23, 2026.

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.