State Guest House, Akasaka Palace

Other Sightseeing Spot

This building was built as the Imperial Palace for the Crown Prince in 1909 on the former site of Edo residence of the Kishu-Tokugawa clan. It is currently used as official accommodations for foreign dignitaries from abroad and can fairly be called the cornerstone of Japanese diplomacy. The elegant western-style building, Japan’s only example of Neo-Baroque architecture, was the first post-Meiji period cultural asset to be designated as a national treasure.

Spot details

Address: Tokyo Minato-ku Motoakasaka 2-1-1
Area: Akasaka / Roppongi / Azabu / Hiroo Area
Phone: 0357287788
Hours: [Garden visit] 10:00-16:30 (closes at 17:00)
*Advance application not required
[Main building visit] 10:00-16:00 (closes at 17:00)
*Advance application not required.Groups Advance reservations are required for guests (20 or more).
Closed: Wednesday
*Please check the State Guest House website as it may be closed to the public due to reception or other events.(See remarks)
Fees: [Garden] General300yen, Free [Garden/Main Building] General1,500yen, University Student 1,000yen, Junior High School Student 500yen, Elementary school age students and underFree [Garden/Annex] General1,500yen, University Student 1,000yen, Junior High School Student 500yen, Elementary school age students and under not allowed to visit [Garden/main building/annex] General 2,000yen, university students 1,500yen, junior high and high school students 700yen, Elementary school age students and under not allowed to visit * Admission fee will change due to special exhibitions. Please check the home page. (Refer to the remarks)
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Note: Temporary closure:Closed until 2020/5/6 (Information as of 2020/4/10)
※ Please check the official information as the information may be changed.