“Admire the Ever-Changing Flowers and Grasses” – Open to the Public
During the fall and winter months, the Sugimoto Residence opens its doors to the public, beautifully decorated with traditional touches that reflect the seasons.
Most of the flowers used to decorate the rooms are grown in the backyard of the Sugimoto Residence. The Sugimoto family’s way of life, harmonizing with the seasonal changes, is still preserved here.
We welcome you to explore the Sugimoto Residence in Kyoto this autumn and winter.
At the tea house, you can enjoy our signature “Kome Gelato” made with rice, and our original amazake made with koji (malted rice) from “Iwai,” provided by Saito Shuzo, a sake brewery in Fushimi associated with the Sugimoto family.
| Open Days | Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from Friday, October 4 to Sunday, December 22 *Closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, October 25–27, November 29–December 1. *For chartered or reservation-only events in the morning, the residence will open to the public from the afternoon on Saturday, November 2, and December 21. |
| Open Time | 10:00 – 17:00 (Entrance desk closes at 16:00) |
| Admission Fee | 1,500 yen (800 yen for high school students or under) |
| Reservation | Not required |
| Contact | Phone: 075-344-5724 *For inquiries in English, please use the contact form on our website. (Please note that it may take some time for us to reply.) |
*Upon entering the residence, visitors are required to wear socks to protect the important cultural properties (Stockings for women are not acceptable).
* No camera equipment or small cameras are allowed. While photography with smartphones is permitted, we kindly ask visitors to refrain from using photos for commercial purposes or taking photos of the exhibits.
*Please be aware that English guidance is not available. However, the following YouTube video may help you better understand the Sugimoto Residence:
