About Visiting The Public Opening of Kyoto State Guest House
Kyoto State Guest House is open to the public year-round, except when it is being used for its primary purpose of hosting official visits by dignitaries from overseas.
Visit News
- 2026.02.25 Visit The public opening schedule for April 2026 has been fixed
- 2026.01.28 Visit The public opening schedule for March 2026 has been fixed
- 2025.12.24 Visit The public opening schedule for February 2026 has been fixed
- 2025.11.26 Visit The public opening schedule for January 2026 has been fixed
- 2025.11.21 Visit 20th Anniversary Guided Tour Vol. 3 (January 6 – March 24, 2026)
Special Visit News
- Group Reservations for Travel Agencies: Schedule for Private Group Guided Tours
- Group Reservations for Travel Agencies: Private Daytime Guided Tour (July and August)
- Group Reservations for Travel Agencies: Private Evening Guided Tour & Supreme Private Evening Guided Tour
- Event Schedule for the 20th Anniversary Year
- Update: Special Autumn Evening Guided Tours – Now Set for November 22 & 23
How to Visit
Guided Tours
Advance reservations are available on our website on a first-come, first-served basis. Same-day entry slips for guided tours with remaining availability will be distributed starting at 9:30 AM at the Seiwain Rest House.
Join our official guides for informative tours.
Guided tours are available in Japanese and English.
Admission Fees:
Adults:2,000 yen, University Students:1,500 yen, Middle/HighSchool Students(Ages 13+):700 yen
Opening Hours: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Last admission: 3:30PM)
Tour Reception: Seiwain Rest House
For more information about the Seiwain Rest House, please click here.
Kyoto State Guest House Official App
This is the official application of Kyoto State Guest House. After downloading the app, use it to scan markers within Kyoto State Guest House to access audio, text, and video content for even deeper knowledge of Kyoto State Guest House. Please consider downloading the app when you visit us.
Cautionary Notes
- When it is crowded, those who made advance reservations will be preferentially admitted.
- In the event of receiving distinguished guests at short notice, the scheduled public opening may be suddenly cancelled; please check the latest Public Opening Schedule before your visit. We will announce a change of the schedule on X as well.
