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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.

How to Visit

An image of a visit to Kyoto State Guest House via guided tour. Visitors see each room in Kyoto State Guest House while listening to an explanation from the tour guide.

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.

Learn more about the Guided Tours

Check the latest Public Opening Schedule

Kyoto State Guest House Official App

An example of the app in use.

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.