Kyoto State Guest House

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Nestled within the vast greenery of the Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, the "Kyoto State Guest House" is an official facility for welcoming state guests, fusing the essence of traditional Japanese architecture with the highest modern technology. Inside the Sukiya-style building, supreme masterpieces of Kyoto's traditional crafts, such as Nishijin textiles, lacquerware, and mother-of-pearl inlay, are scattered throughout. Open to the public, you can observe the Japanese aesthetic and the ultimate "Omotenashi" space through a guided tour. The "pond-strolling" scenery where the garden and building are integrated is a masterpiece, a must-visit for intellectually curious travelers wishing to experience the highest rank of beauty and prestige in modern Japan.

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Kyoto State Guest House

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23 Kyoto Gyoen, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto
Website
https://www.geihinkan.go.jp/kyoto/
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