A cherry blossom viewing festival is being held at the former main building of the Kyoto Prefectural Office (Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City), which is a nationally important cultural property.On April 4, 2024, tea and sweets were served for the first time at the main building, where eating and drinking are usually prohibited. It was crowded with people.
This year marks the 120th anniversary of the old main building, which was completed in 1904. At the main office, where cabinet meetings were held during the enthronement ceremonies of the Taisho and Showa emperors, you can enjoy a set of sakuramochi, dried sweets, and baked sweets, and you can choose to drink light tea or Japanese black tea. The tableware was a plate with a cloth pattern specially made for this occasion, giving it a modern feel.
Music mainly from the 70s and 80s was playing inside the room, and the people who visited were smiling. A 65-year-old man who was visiting for the first time was pleased and said, ''It's a great space with nostalgic records.''
Eating and drinking at the main office is available until April 6th. The old assembly hall will also be open to the public during the period until April 7th. free entrance. The tea sweets set is 1,800 yen.
