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Barrier-Free Access

The State Guest Houses provide the following information about barrier-free access for visitors during public openings of the facilities.

To begin

  1. Should you encounter any difficulties during your visit to the State Guest Houses, please feel free to reach out to our staff.

Regarding Guide Dogs (Seeing eye dogs, service dogs, and hearing assistance dogs)

  1. Visitors may enter the facilities with guide dogs (seeing eye dogs, service dogs, and hearing assistance dogs).

Regarding Parking

  1. Kyoto State Guest House, does not have a parking or bicycle lot.

Visitors Who Use Wheelchairs

  1. Visitors arriving in wheelchairs are requested to transfer to one of our wheelchairs provided for touring within the facility to ensure the protection of the premises. Please note that wheelchair availability is limited, and there may be a wait during busy periods.
  2. A wheelchair-accessible elevator is available for movement between underground and aboveground areas of the premises. Please contact any nearby staff for assistance.
  3. Kyoto State Guest House is located inside Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, whose grounds are covered in gravel. Please exercise caution when visiting in a wheelchair.

Regarding Restroom Locations

  1. There is a wheelchair-accessible and ostomate-friendly restroom in the basement area.

First-Aid Room

  1. Should you become ill, please inform the staff. Visitors may use the first-aid room inside Kyoto State Guest House.

AED (automated external defibrillator)

  1. Available in the administrative office of Kyoto State Guest House and the Seiwain Rest House. In the event of an emergency, please contact nearby staff.

Other

  1. Visitors may use canes or walkers within the building. In order to preserve the facilities, please bring a cane with a rubber end, or one that does not have a sharp end.
  2. Please inform staff if you'd like to communicate by writing.

Barrier Information

Location Barrier Information

Location

Kyoto Gyoen National Garden

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Gravel grounds

Location

Seiwain-Gomon Gate to Seiwain Rest House (Reception)

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Paved pathway

Location

West Gate of Kyoto State Guest House to the Basement Area

Barrier Information

A wheelchair-accessible elevator is available.

Location

Within the Building

Barrier Information

There is a ramp at the entrance to the Japanese-style room.

Location

Hallways within the Building

Barrier Information

The width of doors and halls is 120 cm at their narrowest.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kyoto State Guest House Administrative Division (Feedback).

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.