Autumn Special Opening at the Sugimoto Residence: “Handcrafted Treasures of Everyday Life”
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 October and November.
This autumn, the Sugimoto Residence will present a selection of handcrafted objects passed down through generations of the Sugimoto family, reflecting the beauty and craftsmanship of everyday life.
We invite you to spend a leisurely autumn day in this historic Kyoto townhouse and enjoy a glimpse into the lives of generations past.
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 , October 2 – Sunday, October 4 Friday, October 9 – Sunday, October 11 Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 18 Friday, November 6 – Sunday, November 8 Friday, November 13 – Sunday, November 15 Friday, November 20 – Sunday, November 22 |
| 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.
