Starting in 2005, another step was taken towards opening the Reizei residence to the public, in that now it is opened every autumn--for only four days--for a sponsored 'special viewing of privately owned cultural properties' to the general public, and although an admission fee is charged, now anyone can come examine the building, without reservations or lotteries.
2005年以降は毎年秋に4日間に限って主催の「非公開文化財特別拝観」の一環として、冷泉家住宅の一般公開が行われており、有料ではあるが予約・抽選などは無く誰でも見学ができる。