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Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)
Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)
Visit Guide
Q1.
What procedures are necessary to visit Katsura Imperial Villa?
Q2.
Please tell me the regular holidays.
Q3.
Are visits available even on rainy days?
Q4.
I would like to bring a foreign friend to visit, are the tours only available in Japanese?
Q5.
Can I apply for a foreign-language-only tour for language learning, or can I borrow an audio guide?
Q6.
Can I bring a pet for a visit?
Q7.
Are there guided tours available?
Q8.
How long does a visit take?
Q9.
Is there a place to eat?
Q10.
Can I leave my luggage somewhere?
Q11.
Are there multipurpose restrooms?
Q12.
Are there foreign language pamphlets available?
Q13.
Is there a parking area?
Q14.
Please tell me the access by public transportation.
Q15.
Are there any precautions for visiting?
Q16.
Is photography allowed?
Online Application
Q17.
How and when can I apply to visit during the autumn leaf season (around November)?
Q18.
Until when are advance reservations accepted?
Q19.
I want to visit Katsura Imperial Villa tomorrow, can I make an advance reservation?
Q20.
Until when can I apply at the counter?
Q21.
Can I bring an infant for a visit? Is there a place where those who do not have permission to visit can wait?
Q22.
When will I know the result of the visit application?
Q23.
Can I telephone to find out the result of my online lottery selection?
Q24.
Even if I wait about a week, the result email of the application does not come.
Q25.
When is the lottery conducted? Why was I rejected even though I applied early in the morning? Why did the vacancy of 4 people remain the same after 4 people applied for a time slot with 4 vacancies?
Q26.
How should I apply if I want to visit in a group (for example, 10 people)?
Q27.
Can I visit using a wheelchair? Is it okay to bring a family member who is uneasy on their feet?
Walk-in Registration
Q28.
Advance application slots are fully booked. But can I still try the Walk-in Registration at the site?
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