Kyoto State Guest House

Kyoto State Guest House sits inside the Kyoto Gyoen and shows Japanese traditional crafts alongside rooms used to receive foreign guests. Its garden surrounds a pond, and the buildings display detailed craftwork such as gold leaf, maki-e, and weaving. Entry is by advance reservation, and the 90-minute guided tour uses wireless headphones for commentary. Visitors pass through airport-level security screening, so the entry process is not simple.