Gov't mulls opening Kyoto State Guest House to public

Gov't mulls opening Kyoto State Guest House to public

File photo taken in 2005 shows Kyoto State Guest House in Japan's ancient city of Kyoto. It was reported on Feb. 1, 2016, that the government is considering opening the guesthouse to the public throughout the year in a bid to attract more foreign visitors and boost tourism in the country. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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