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Application for Visit

For New Applicants

Please select the site you wish to visit.
For Kyoto Sento, Katsura, and Shugakuin, you’ll be redirected to the Imperial Household Agency Kyoto Office website.
The Kyoto Imperial Palace is open to all visitors. No advance application is necessary.

For those entering Companion Information

You can register companion information.
The information can be registered only if you selected "Register Companion Information Later," when applying for the Imperial Palace visit.
Log in to register using the details provided in your confirmation email.

If you selected "Register Companion Information Later," or if the number of companions exceeds 9.

For Holders of a Visit Permit

You can view the Visit Permit.
You will need 9-digit number provided in the email.

You can view the Visit Permit.
On the day of your visit, You will need the Permit Number provided on the Visit Permit.