Holiday notice: We are closed Dec 29 – Jan 3
Holiday notice: We are closed Dec 29 – Jan 3 and will open again from Jan 4, 9:00 am-5:00 pm.
Holiday notice: We are closed Dec 29 – Jan 3 and will open again from Jan 4, 9:00 am-5:00 pm.
The facility will be temporarily closed all day on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 due to instructions from the City of Kyoto following the approach of Typhoon No. 7. Thank you for your understanding.
In the interests of maintaining the Former Retreat of Tomomi Iwakura and keeping it open to the public long into the future, and based upon Kyoto City’s revision to the Ordinance on Murin-an and Other Areas (promulgated March 2022), the Former Retreat of Tomomi Iwakura will introduce the following entry fee system which changes according to the time of year. We request your understanding with respect to this new measure.
400 yen
*But 500 yen during Nov. 20-26
(For inquiries regarding entry fees)
The Former Retreat of Tomomi Iwakura:075- 781-7984
(For inquiries regarding this ordinance)
Kyoto City Cultural and Civic Affairs Department, Cultural Properties Protection Division: 075-222-3130
【NOTICE】On Jan. 18 (Wed.)-19 (Thurs.), we will be temporarily closed for facility repairs.
【NOTICE】Due to the approach of Typhoon No. 14, we will be temporarily closed on September 19,
2022.Thank you for your understanding.
Holiday notice: We are closed Dec 29 – Jan 3 and will open again from Jan 4, 9:00 am-5:00 pm.
Holiday notice: We are closed Dec 29 – Jan 3 and will open again from Jan 4, 9:00 am-5:00 pm.
The Rest Area at The Former Retreat of Tomomi Iwakura will have complimentary coffee and tea starting on July 10, 2016.
Please enjoy a refreshing moment of the garden view with with a tasteful cup of coffee.
Starting in mid-July, we are planning to conduct various workshops and events.
We look forward to your visitation.