Kyoto State Guest House

4.5

As a place for hosting guests from around the world, this national guesthouse, located in Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City has on its expansive grounds multiple Japanese style buildings distinctively designed with the Kyoto flavor. Naturally, the complex has well-appointed banquet halls, sleeping accommodations and courts. The guesthouse is open for guided tours to the public for a fee and is popular with tourists.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Kyoutoshi Kamigyou-ku Kyoutogyoen 23 Map
Area: Around Kyoto Imperial Palace Area
Phone: 0752232301
Hours: 9:30-17:00(Last entry15:30)
Closed: Wednesday
* Due to hospitality and other operational reasons, the public release may be canceled in a hurry, so please be sure to check in advance on the website.
Fees: Currently only guided tour (2,000yen)
Parking Lot: Not available
※Nearest:Kyoto Gyoen Seiwa-in Parking Lot
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, Diners Club)
Wi-Fi: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Unique Experience in Kyoto!

Reviewed : 2019.12.27

Are you looking for something interesting, beautiful and a bit different, that not everyone does when visiting Kyoto? Then I recommend making a reservation for a guided tour of the State Guest House...
Incredible reflection of modern Japanese building incorporating all things traditional

Reviewed : 2019.11.07

We came across this by accident on route to the imperial palace and we were quite surprised that we could go around , following in the footsteps of various heads of state. The building and furniture...
It was awesome

Reviewed : 2019.07.04

I went to Kyoto State Guest House. At first, I thought the imperial palace was free but I had to pay 2000 yen. I thought its expensive but I was wrong, I like here than the imperial palace. I felt...