September Special Opening at the Sugimoto Residence
The Sugimoto Residence, designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan, is one of the largest traditional machiya townhouses in Kyoto. Now 156 years old, the residence will be open to the public on selected dates in September.
Despite its location in the heart of Kyoto, the Sugimoto Residence offers a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.
We invite you to escape the lingering summer heat and spend a relaxing time in this historic Kyoto townhouse.
No advance reservation is required.
Members of the Sugimoto Residence Preservation Society are entitled to complimentary admission upon presentation of their membership card (admission pass). This benefit is valid for the member only.
| Open Days | Friday , September 11 – Sunday, September 13 Friday , September 18 – Sunday, September 20 Friday , September 25 – Sunday, September 27 |
| Open Time | 10:00–17:00 Admission closes at 16:00. Guided explanations in Japanese are offered at 10:15, 11:15, 12:15, 13:15, 14:15, and 15:15. Participation is optional. If you would like to join one, please arrive at the residence by one of the times listed above. If you arrive after a session has started, you may either join the explanation partway through or explore the residence on your own. |
| Admission Fee | Adults: 1,500 yen High school students and younger: 800 yen *Infants and preschool children are not permitted to enter. |
| Reservation | Not required |
| Contact | Tel: 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. |
*Please note that the residence may be temporarily closed due to special events, construction work, or private bookings. For the latest information on opening dates, please check our official Instagram account. Updates to the website may take some time.
*Visitors are required to wear socks inside the residence in order to help protect the cultural property. Please note that stockings alone are not acceptable.
*Camera equipment, including compact cameras, may not be brought into the residence. Photography with smartphones is permitted; however, photos may not be used for commercial purposes.
*We may refuse entry to visitors who do not follow the instructions of staff.
