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Katsura Imperial Villa can be closed unexpectedly due to some reasons such as bad weather conditions, court functions, etc.
Please check here for the latest information.
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We kindly ask for your cooperation on the following points:
＊Please wear a mask when you talk in the vicinity of someone other than your companions.
＊Take precautions against heat. Keep yourself hydrated.
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The complex of the Shoin palaces is under repair. This is to repair the deteriorated parts of the shingled roof, the plastered wall, and the furnishings. The work is scheduled to be completed in November 2023. During the period, the complex is partially covered in a scaffolding.
https://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/info/pdf/shoin-kouji.pdf
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Visitors who wish to visit the Katsura Imperial Villa are required to apply in one of the following ways.
Please note all the visitors must take part in the guided tour conducted by the Kyoto Office of the Imperial Household Agency.
You can choose an English guided tour or a Japanese guided tour. If you choose a Japanese guided tour, a multi-language audio guidance (English, Chinese, French, Korean, and Spanish) is available free of charge.
No audio guidance is provided for the English guided tours.
Applications will not be accepted if the maximum number of visitors for the requested day has been reached.
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Language
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Tour schedule and maximum number of visitors
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Total
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9:00
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10:00
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11:00
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12:00
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13:00
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14:00
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15:00
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16:00
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Prior registration
(Advance application)
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Japanese
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20
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40
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20
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40
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20
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40
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20
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40
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240
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English
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20
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-
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20
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20
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20
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20
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100
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Walk-in registration
(Advance application)
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Japanese
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20
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20
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20
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20
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20
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20
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20
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-
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140
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Total
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60
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60
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60
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60
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60
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60
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60
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60
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480
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＊Please note we suspend the 16:00 and 16:20 tours during the period from October to February for the security reasons.
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- Visitors must be at least 12 years old or older(above the junior high school age).
- Admission is charged as follows.
- 18 years old or older: 1,000 yen
- 12 years old - 17 years old: admission free
- Visitor who has physical disability certificate: admission free (One attendant who assists the visitor : admission free.)
- The admission will be charged at the reception of the villa.
- Payment can be made by cash, credit card or e-money.
Credit card
JCB, American Express, Diners Club, VISA, Mastercard
E-money
Kitaca, Suica, PASMO, TOICA, manaca, ICOCA, SUGOCA, nimoca, Hayakaken
*PiTaPa cannot be used. Payment with e-money other than the above or by QR code is not accepted.
- Cash and cashless payments cannot be combined.
- Points cannot be used for payment.
- Money cannot be added to cards at the our facilities
- The admission is non-refundable.
- We are not responsible for any injuries sustained during the tour.
- Presentation of certificate of identification (passport or government-issued ID) is required.
- Main applicant may add up to 3 accompanying persons. A maximum of 4 persons including the main applicant may apply at one time if there is an opening.
- Main applicant must apply in person. Proxy application is not acceptable. Applications through travel agents or related industries are not accepted.
- The tour schedule is subject to change without notice.
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Closed day
- Mondays (Tuesday if a national holiday falls on a Monday)
- New Year holidays (December 28 - January 4).
- Any day or time of the day when Imperial Court functions are scheduled or other unavoidable circumstances occur.
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How to apply
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