State Guest House Akasaka Palace
Kyoto ββ The Ultimate Japanese Aesthetics at the Guest House π° π° I had previously visited the Akasaka Palace in Tokyo, and its Kansai counterpart, the Kyoto Guest House, offers a completely different kind of beauty and elegance compared to the Akasaka version. π π« To visit, you need to make a reservation on the official website in advance (though if you didn't reserve and there are spots available, you might still be able to get inβI chose the wrong date, so I was essentially a walk-in. π₯Ί). Normally, if you have a reservation, you should arrive at the Seikaku-in Rest House 10β15 minutes before your scheduled time to purchase tickets and check your bags. π° The entire tour takes about 80 minutes, and you can't leave the group during the tour. The ticket price is a bit steep, but it's definitely worth it (2000 yen for adults). β οΈ Checking your bags costs an additional 100 yen. π π° #Kyoto #JapaneseArchitecture ππ
