■: Close
Kyoto Sento Imperial Palace can be closed unexpectedly due to some reasons such as bad weather conditions, court functions, etc.
Please check here for the latest information.
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The Yushintei pavilion is scheduled to be repaired
from October 2022 to March 2023. During the period, the whole pavilion is covered in scaffolding. We
are sorry for the inconvenience.
https://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/info/pdf/yushinteichumon-kouji.pdf
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Visitors, who wish to visit the Kyoto Sento Imperial Palace are required to apply in one of
the following ways.
Please note all the visitors must take part in the Japanese guided tour conducted by the Kyoto
Office of the Imperial Household Agency. A multi-language audio guidance (English, Chinese,
French, Korean, and Spanish) is available free of charge. Please be advised that there is a
limit on the number of visitors. Applications will not be accepted if the maximum number of
the visitors for the requested day has been reached.
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Tour schedule & Maximum capacity of visitors (Duration
60 min.)
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9:30 11:00 13:30 14:30 15:30
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50
persons per tour
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Admission is free
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Visitors must be at least 18 years old or
older.
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Main applicant may add up to 3 accompanying
persons. A maximum of 4 persons including the main applicant may apply at one time if
there is an opening.
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Main applicant must apply in person. Proxy
application is not acceptable. Applications through travel agents or related
industries are not accepted.
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Presentation of Certificate of
Identification (passport or government-issued ID) is required.
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Closed day
1) Mondays (Tuesday if a national holiday falls on a Monday)
2) New Year holidays (December 28 - January 4)
3) Any day or time of the day when Imperial Court functions are scheduled or other
unavoidable circumstances occur.
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How to apply
1) Prior registration (Advance application) -- Online
- You may apply three months in advance from the first day of that month until 3
days before your desired date. For example: If your desired date is November 21, you
may apply from August 1.
- Please be sure to enter all the required information completely. If your
information is incomplete, your application will be automatically rejected by our
lottery system.
- On “Confirmation of your application” process, once you confirm your data, please
do not forget to click “Apply” button, then your application number (12 digit
number) will be displayed. And you must wait for the result of the lottery, which
will be e-mailed to you within a few days. If you are selected, a 9 digit permit
number will be sent to you. With this permit number, your entry to Kyoto Sento is
ensured.
Click
here to apply online.
2) Prior registration (Advance application) -- In person at the Kyoto Office of the
Imperial Household Agency
- You may apply from three months in advance on the first day of that month until
the day before your desired date. For example: If your desired date is November 21,
you may apply from August 1 to November 20 (if the date you wish to visit is still
available). Please note your application will not be accepted if the maximum number
of visitors for that day has been reached.
- An application form requires each member’s information: full name, passport
number, age, gender, and nationality.
- Presentation of certificate (passport or government-issued ID) is required.
- The office is open from 8:40 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. closed on Mondays (Tuesday if a
national holiday falls on a Monday), as well as New Year holidays (December 28 -
January 4).
3) Walk-in registration(Same day application)in person at the North Gate of Kyoto
Sento Imperial Palace.
- The reception desk opens at 11:00 AM.
- On a first-come-first served basis. Your application will not be accepted if the
maximum number of visitors for that day has been reached.
- An application form requires each member’s information: full name, passport
number, age, gender, and nationality.
- Presentation of certificate (passport or government-issued ID) is required.
- Tour schedule and the capacity of visitors for walk in registration
13:30 (35 persons)
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14:30 (35 persons)
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15:30 (35 persons)
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For further inquiries
Contact: The Kyoto Office of Imperial Household Agency
Tel : 075 211 1215 e-mail : kyotosankan-info@kunaicho.go.jp
Office working hours: 8:40-17:00
Closed on Mondays (Tuesday if a national holiday falls on a Monday), and
New Year Holidays (December 28-January4).
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