Guided Tours

English guided tours are available on specified days. Explore our schedule on the calendar.
We recommend that you book your guided tour in advance online.
Online reservation procedure
– For visitors without reservations
Same-day entry slips for guided tours that have not reached capacity through advance reservations will be available at the Seiwain Rest House starting at 9:30 AM.

Type of Visit:	Guided tour A. in English (once on scheduled days) B. in Japanese (nine times a day) *Audio guides in English, French, Spanish, German, Chinese, and Korean are also available on the tablet.
Viewing Areas:	Juraku-no-Ma (Anteroom) / Yubae-no-Ma (Large Conference Room) / Fuji-no-Ma (Banquet Hall) / Kiri-no-Ma (Japanese-Style Banquet Room)/ and more
Tour Duration:	Approx. 90 minutes *This duration includes the time from preparation before the tour to dismissal.
Admission Fees:	Adults:2,000 yen, University Students:1,500 yen, Middle/High School Students(Ages 13+):700 yen * Eligible students must present a valid ID on the day of their visit to receive the student discount. *Children aged 12 or younger will not be admitted.
How to Visit:	◆ Advance Reservations Access the Public Opening Reservation System and fill in the required information to make a reservation. After completing your reservation, a confirmation email will be sent to you. Please keep this email, as it must be presented at check-in. Please note that reservations cannot be made over the phone. Reservations are accepted until noon (12:00 PM) the day before your visit. For detailed steps, please click here. ◆ Same-Day Admission Same-day entry slips for guided tours with remaining availability can be picked up on a first-come, first-served basis at the Seiwain Rest House starting from 9:30 AM. These slips allow you to choose from the tour times that are still open. The distribution time may vary depending on crowd size and weather conditions. Same-day entry slips are only valid for the day of issue. We cannot provide slips for future dates or hold slips by phone. ◆ Guided Tour Itinerary Purchase tickets, check-in, and receive orientation at the Seiwain Rest House >> Undergo security screening in the basement of Kyoto State Guest House >> Participate in the guided tour >> Return to the Seiwain Rest House for dismissal Please review the Visitor Rules & Regulations before your visit. For more information on the Seiwain Rest House, click here.
Opening Hours and Tour Schedule:	Opening Hours: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Last admission: 3:30 PM) Closed on Wednesdays Tour Schedule:* A. English Guided Tour: 11:45 AM (1:15 PM) B. Japanese Guided Tour: 9:30 AM (11:00 AM), 10:15 AM (11:45 AM), 11:00 AM (12:30 PM), 11:45 AM (1:15 PM), 12:30 PM (2:00 PM), 1:15 PM (2:45 PM), 2:00 PM (3:30 PM), 2:45 PM (4:15 PM), 3:30 PM (5:00 PM) *The time shown in parentheses is the estimated time of dismissal.
Tour Capacity:	A. English Guided Tour: 18 people/tour (20 people/tour starting April 17, 2025) B. Japanese Guided Tour: 36 people/tour (40 people/tour starting April 17, 2025)

Important Notes

・Visitors showing symptoms such as cough, fever, shortness of breath, or severe fatigue will not be permitted to join the tour.
・Our staff will be wearing masks. We appreciate your understanding.
・Eating, drinking and smoking are strictly prohibited.
・The following items are not allowed inside the premises: plastic drink bottles, alcohol and other liquids, large professional cameras, selfie sticks, tripods, other photographic equipment, knives, lighters, other dangerous items, writing implements (e.g., pens), and audio recording devices.
・Each person can bring in one piece of baggage, with dimensions not exceeding 25x25x10cm. Backpacks of any size are not allowed.

*Please note that the above guidelines are subject to change based on future circumstances.
*Please check our Public Opening Schedule and Important Notices for the latest updates.

Online Reservation Procedure

1) Access the Public Opening Reservation System and select the guided tour you wish to participate in.

2) Select your preferred date on the calendar. Dates marked with “〇” are available for reservations.

3) Select your preferred time slot.

4) After reading the important notes carefully, check the box marked “I agree with all the notes above,” and then click “Confirmation” to continue.

5) Enter your reservation details and click “Next” to review your information for accuracy.
*Checking the box within the red-bordered section enables you to enter information.

6) Click “Execute application” to complete your reservation.

7) A confirmation email will be sent to the email address you provided.

*Please note that only one reservation is valid per email address each day.
*To cancel or modify your reservation, please click “Cancel/change the application” at the bottom of the Public Opening Reservation System page.

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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.