State Guest House, Akasaka Palace

This building was built as the Imperial Palace for the Crown Prince in 1909 on the former site of Edo residence of the Kishu-Tokugawa clan. It is currently used as official accommodations for foreign dignitaries from abroad and can fairly be called the cornerstone of Japanese diplomacy. The elegant western-style building, Japan’s only example of Neo-Baroque architecture, was the first post-Meiji period cultural asset to be designated as a national treasure.

Spot details

Address: Tokyo Minato-ku Motoakasaka 2-1-1 Map
Area: Akasaka / Roppongi / Azabu / Hiroo Area
Phone: 0357287788
Hours: [Garden visit] 10:00-16:30 (closes at 17:00)
*Advance application not required
[Main building visit] 10:00-16:00 (closes at 17:00)
*Advance application not required.Groups Advance reservations are required for guests (20 or more).
Closed: Wednesday
※Please check the State Guest House homepage as it may be closed to the public due to receptions, events, etc. (See notes)
Fees: [Garden] General300yen, Free [Garden/Main Building] General1,500yen, University Student 1,000yen, Junior High School Student 500yen, Elementary school age students and underFree [Garden/Annex] General1,500yen, University Student 1,000yen, Junior High School Student 500yen, Elementary school age students and under not allowed to visit [Garden/main building/annex] General 2,000yen, university students 1,500yen, junior high and high school students 700yen, Elementary school age students and under not allowed to visit * Admission fee will change due to special exhibitions. Please check the home page. (Refer to the remarks)
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Note: Temporary closure:Closed until 2020/5/6 (Information as of 2020/4/10)
※ Please check the official information as the information may be changed.