Kyoto International Conference Center – Spring Special Opening

⭐ Nestled at the foot of Mount Hiei, Kyoto International Conference Center, Japan's first international conference venue, will be open for a limited time to showcase its modernist architecture surrounded by water and greenery, as well as its Japanese garden featuring 150 cherry trees.

Highlights
🌸 Enjoy a stunning view of cherry blossoms in the Japanese garden with 100 cherry trees. (Subject to bloom status)
🌲 Stroll through the strolling-style Japanese garden surrounded by water and greenery.
📚 Special opening of the main hall, which is typically closed to the public.
☕ Enjoy specially prepared menus at the on-site café and restaurant.

General Info
📅 Event Dates: March 27 (Fri) – 29 (Sun)
⏳ Duration: Approximately 1–2 hours
📍 Location: Kyoto International Conference Center, 422 Iwakura Oosagicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto 606-0001
🍽️ Special Lunch Ticket

• March 27: Two sessions available: 11:00-12:30, 13:00-14:30
• March 28-29: Two sessions available: 11:00-12:30, 12:30-14:00
• Limited to 20 people per session
• Tickets available until March 23 (Mon)

🍱 Cherry Blossom Lunch Box Ticket

• Available for all sessions
• Limited to 200 people per day
• Tickets available until March 23 (Mon)

👤 Age Requirement: All ages welcome (Free for preschool children)
♿ Wheelchair accessible.
❓ Frequently asked questions about this experience can be found here.

Description
During the Spring Special Open House at Kyoto International Conference Center, you can stroll through the Japanese garden and enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings, including the scenic views of Mount Hiei and Lake Hōjō. The garden features approximately 150 cherry trees and has become one of Kyoto's hidden cherry blossom spots. Additionally, the normally private main hall will be open to the public. This hall has hosted various international conferences, including COP3, where the Kyoto Protocol was signed. The hall is also an excellent example of post-war Japanese modernist architecture.

To complement the spring event, special menus will be available at the on-site café and restaurant. The NIWA café, managed by the famous Kyoto coffee shop "Maeda Coffee," will offer a special sakura parfait, along with meals and drinks on a terrace overlooking the Japanese garden. At The Grill restaurant, which has been serving customers since the opening in 1966, special flower-viewing bento boxes and a special lunch menu will be available for this day only. Reservations are required for some offerings.

With just a 20-minute subway ride from Kyoto Station, the venue is easily accessible. Take the opportunity to escape the city and enjoy the architecture and garden surrounded by stunning natural beauty.