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Sumiya (Kyoto)

Japan / Kyoto / Kyoto / Nishi-Shin'yashiki-Ageya-cho, 32
 museum, clubhouse, interesting place

www16.ocn.ne.jp/~sumiyaho/page/english.html

An age-ya (a kind of a night club in Edo period, with limited membership, - guests were only accepted with recommendations; guests used to discuss important business - or art and culture. Geishas were also invited, so that they could entertain guests by poetry, music and artful conversations).

Open 15 March - 18 June, and 15 September - 15 December. Weekdays: 10:00-16:00
Entrance fee (adult): 1000 Yen, excursion to 2nd floor - 800 Yen extra.
Excursion times: 10:15, 13:15, 14:15, 15:15. (groups upto 20 persons).
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Coordinates:   34°59'32"N   135°44'35"E
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