“Admire the Ever-Changing Flowers and Grasses – New Year’s Decorations and Setsubun” – Open to the Public
Following the traditions of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, the Sugimoto Family does not use shimenawa ropes or kadomatsu pine decorations for their home. The New Year’s decorations in the Buddhist altar room and the alcove are simple and serene, designed to bring a sense of renewal for the New Year. Starting in late January, visitors can experience the transition of the seasons through the Setsubun * decorations. Please stop by the Sugimoto Residence for a refreshing and solemn early spring in a traditional kyomachiya.
* Setsubun: A traditional Japanese event held in early February to mark the transition from winter to spring, often associated with rituals to ward off evil spirits.
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, January 10, 2025, to Sunday, February 16, 2025 *Closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, January 24–26. *For reservation-only events in the morning, the residence will open to the public from the afternoon on Sunday, January 12, 19, February 2, and 16. |
| 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 property (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:
