［Tour of Modern Architecture in Rakuchu, Kyoto] Feel the Meiji to Showa Era, Sanjo to Kyoto Culture Museum
With afternoon tea at Acehotel

Accepted at any time

Reservation exclusion period

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Fee

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What's included

Materials distributed on the day

Ace Hotel Kyoto 3rd floor KOSA Afternoon Tea & 1 welcome drink

All-you-can-drink tea

Course Content

①Kyoto City Meirin Elementary School (currently Kyoto Art Center) = walk = ②Former Yamaguchi Bank Kyoto Branch (currently Hase Building Headquarters) = walk = ③Buntsubaki Building (former Nishimura Trading Company building) = walk = ④Shinpukan (former Kyoto Central Telephone Office) = walk = ⑤Kyoto Post and Telegraph Office (currently Chugyo Post Office) = walk = ⑥Bank of Japan Kyoto Branch (currently Kyoto Museum Annex) = walk = ⑦Nippon Life Kyoto Branch (currently Nippon Life Kyoto Sanjo Building) = walk = ⑧SACRA Building (former Fudo Chokin Bank Kyoto Branch) = walk = ⑨Iebe Nori Watch Shop (currently MARcourt Kyoto Sanjo Branch) = walk = ⑩1928 Building (former Osaka Mainichi Newspaper Kyoto Branch) = walk = Ace Hotel Kyoto Guidance to KOSA Afternoon Tea on the 3rd floor (60-90 minutes)

=Free dissolution=

All are exterior tours, about 10 minutes per location

Meeting point

Kyoto Art Center

10:00/13:00 Time can be selected

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Please contact us regarding special requests such as start times and group reservations.

Travel time

Duration 2.5 to 3 hours

Minimum number of receptionists

2 people

Minimum number of participants

4 people

Maximum number of applicants

10 people

Application Deadline

6pm 2 weeks ago

Language Support

Japanese

Interpretation available with advance reservation (please check schedule)

Please contact us for English, Korean, Chinese, and other languages.

Reservation requirements

(1) Implementation date

(2) Preferred time

(3) Name of participant

(4) Contact details

(5) Whether you have any allergies

■ Cancellation policy

In addition, if you cancel your reservation after it has been confirmed, the following cancellation fees will be charged:

Up to 21 days prior (inclusive): 30%

20-8 days ago. 50%

7 to 3 days ago. 70%

2 days before - on the day (before the start time): 100%

No notice cancellation / 100% after start

*A reservation is considered confirmed when we contact you (in writing or by email, etc.) to confirm your reservation after you have made a formal application.

*Cancellations will only be handled on the same day if received during business hours .

* The customer will be responsible for any bank transfer fees incurred during refunds.

Other (Notes, etc.)

- Please be careful not to cause trouble to other pedestrians by walking in a wide circle.

・The event will be held rain or shine. If a warning or advisory is issued, the event will be canceled. If the event is canceled, you will be notified by 8:00 p.m. the night before the start time.

・Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

・There is no parking lot. Please come by public transportation.

・If you have any allergies, please let us know when making your reservation.

For tour applications or questions, please contact us using the inquiry form .

Photo Gallery

#1 1928 Building

- The 1928 Building is a three-story Art Deco-style reinforced concrete structure located in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City.

- Built in 1928 as the Kyoto branch of the Mainichi Newspaper Company, it was designed by Takeda Goichi, known as the "father of Kansai architecture."

・Until 1998, it was used as the Kyoto branch of the Mainichi Newspaper Company, but has since been used as a gallery, restaurant, free space, etc.

・Registered as Kyoto City's second tangible cultural property, it is one of Takeda's representative architectural designs.

It is considered one of the products.

・Located on the corner of Sanjo-dori and Gokocho, it is a popular spot where you can enjoy art and food.

#2 Fumitsubaki Building

・Built in 1920, the Buntsubaki Building was originally used as a trading company. It is now a commercial facility and is a registered tangible cultural property of the country. Secession style.

#3 ShinPuhKan

・ShinPuhKan was built in 1926, when Kyoto was in the process of transitioning from an ancient capital to a modern city. Its predecessor, the Former Kyoto Central Telephone Office, was completed.

The building was designed by Tetsuro Yoshida, an engineer at the Ministry of Communications. He is known as a pioneer of modernism and is also known for his works such as the Tokyo Central Post Office (now KITTE) and the Osaka Central Post Office. The former Kyoto Central Telephone Office, one of Yoshida's masterpieces, was eventually recognized for its historical value and was designated as Kyoto City's first registered cultural property in 1983.

#4 Ace Hotel Kyoto 3rd floor KOSA Afternoon Tea

This afternoon tea set is overseen by Chef Danny Alvarez, who has worked at many legendary cafes and bakeries in New York and is currently responsible for developing the sweets menu at Ace Hotel Brooklyn. The tea served with the food is from "7T+," a Kyoto-based tea maker dedicated to promoting tea. A total of 10 types of tea, mainly Japanese black tea, are available. Fresh tea is served as the first tea, and matcha is served as the last tea, allowing you to enjoy the pairing and choose your favorite tea.