Kyoto
Travel
2021.10.01
Held at two locations, the Kyoto State Guest House, where traditional skills representing Japan are concentrated at Kiyomizu-dera, a world cultural heritage that represents Kyoto. We will propose a special tour for a small number of people who can experience the splendor of Kyoto in autumn, which can only be experienced at Kyoto Brighton Hotel.
Kiyomizu-dera, a world cultural heritage, is visited by many tourists every year. The beautifully lit stage of Kiyomizu and the glittering night view of Kyoto city will be reserved for a small number of people. Enjoy the unique experience of charter, greet the moment of lighting up together, listen to the story of Lord Morinuki in a special room that you can not normally enter, and have a valuable experience together. For dinner, you can choose your favorite dinner from the three restaurants, and we will prepare a seat for each group, so you can rest assured.
| Date: | December 1, 2021 (Wednesday) Limited to 50 people |
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| Price: | 40,800 yen per person (when using 1 room for 2 people) |
| Plan content: | * Includes 1 night evening breakfast from the day, transfer to Kiyomizu-dera, and admission fee * Welcome drink with original red stamp |
The Kyoto State Guest House is designed with the aim of creating “modern Japanese style” and has a beauty that fuses the tradition of Japanese architecture with modern technology. It is a blissful time to be greeted by the incense that is burned according to the visitors and to admire the numerous works of art created by the Living National Treasure.
Along with a polite guide, you can also visit the normally closed rooms, such as the “Suimei no Ma” where the summit meeting is held and the “Taki no Ma” where you can see the illuminated Otaki. Enjoy the quiet and private Kyoto State Guest House gracefully.
| Date: | October 24th (Sun) and November 3rd (Wednesday), 2021 Limited to 18 people each day |
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| Price: | One person from 37,500 yen (when using one room for two people) |
| Plan content: | * Includes 1 night evening breakfast from the day, transfer to Seiwain-Gomon, and admission fee * Since the Kyoto State Guest House is an active guest house, it may not be possible to tour due to the hospitality of national guests and other reasons such as the operation of the Guest House. * Please refrain from visiting the Kyoto State Guest House for elementary school students and younger. |
* The contents of the visit may be changed or the event may be canceled depending on the weather.
* Prices are the total amount including taxes.
Kyoto Brighton Hotel
It is located in a quiet residential area, almost in the center of Kyoto city, surrounded by three thousand tea ceremony houses, shrines and temples, famous temples, and historic universities. About 5 minutes on foot to Kyoto Imperial Palace. Convenient location for sightseeing in Kyoto. There are many long-established stores that have supported Kyoto’s food culture such as Japanese sweets, soy sauce, miso, and sake.
＞Kyoto Brighton Hotel Official Website
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