Kyoto State Guest House — Attraction in Kyoto

I must start by saying that everyone working at the guest house had a great attitude and was very pleasant to interact with. The English tour device was alsoavery well done and easy to understand. My problem with the tour was the subject matter. Most of the tour focused on details of how a particular chair was made or telling where the cloth for a seat came from. It felt a lot like touring a hilton hotel's conference suite and being told about where the furniture came from for an hour. The pond with koi outside were very nice. Total cost per person was 1,500 yen. I might recommend it for free but I definiately wouldn't...

The Kyoto State Guest House is a facility to receive foreign dignitaries and distinguished guests from all over the world. Recently it is open to the public to visit on certain days (which the information is on their website or their Twitter). Everything here is top-notch, built by Kyoto top craftsmen demonstrating their tradition skills, attention to details and sensibilities. The tour was very organised and pleasant. You could witness grandeur architecture, landscape, crafted furniture and many other superior artworks. As of Sept 2018, no advance reservation required for individuals, just proceed to the West Gate...

Kyoto State Guest House is definitely worth a visit. The entry fee will be 2000 ¥ (1500 ¥ for students) but you’ll receive a guided tour and English Information provided on a Tablet. The tour takes about 90 minutes. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful and tries to make you feel very welcome and as a special guest. The State House itself convinces with beautiful Japanese architecture and simplicity. It fills you with peace and harmony. I can only highly recommend a...