Visit historical sites in Umenokoji!
Designated as a National Important Cultural Property of Japan, it is the only remaining structure of the Ageya style of architecture, a place of feasting and hospitality culture in the Edo period. The entire building is like a museum.
![[Kitchen] Boasting the same size as a temple kitchen, it can accommodate large banquets. Designated as an Important Cultural Property.](https://www.tourist-guide.net/kyoto/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/sumiya_1.jpg)
[Kitchen] Boasting the same size as a temple kitchen, it can accommodate large banquets. Designated as an Important Cultural Property.
【Aogai no Ma】This room is decorated in Chinese style, with auspicious patterns inlaid on the walls and fittings.
Sumiya Banquet Culture Museum
075-351-0024
32 Nishiniyashiki Ageya-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
7-minute walk from JR Tanbaguchi Station
September 14 (Sun) to December 14 (Sun), Fridays to Sundays and public holidays, 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (last admission) *Open on October 30 (Thu) and every Thursday in November
【1st Floor】6 sessions per day (10:30 a.m, 11:30 a.m, 12:40 p.m, 1:30 PM, 2:30 p.m, 3:30 p.m), each lasting approximately 30 minutes, with a capacity of approximately 20 people per session
【2nd Floor Tatami Room Special Exhibition】Reservation-based, 4 sessions per day (10:15 a.m, 1:15 p.m, 2:15 p.m, 3:15 p.m). Each session lasts approximately 30 minutes, with a capacity of 15 people per session.
Closing dates : Monday to Thursday
WEBSITE : https://sumiyaho.sakura.ne.jp/
