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HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa

Kyoto Prefecture／Nakagyo Ward
No meals ; 2 peopleTax included¥139,150〜
(USD 879.28)

Just steps from Nijo Castle. Enjoy an elegant, refined stay in a prestigious location with deep ties to the historic Mitsui family.

HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO is a five-star luxury Hotel built on a site associated with the Mitsui family, overlooking Nijo Castle in Kyoto. Inspired by the Japanese tea room—created to welcome and entertain cherished guests—this concept has been reinterpreted for the modern era, with 160 guestrooms crafted from carefully selected natural materials and exceptional artisanal techniques. Restaurants and bars offering innovative Kyoto French cuisine, Italian dishes, and more are arranged around the garden, providing fulfilling moments alongside seasonal scenery. With refined, tranquil spaces and attentive hospitality—including a spa area where you can enjoy natural Onsen spring water that rises on-site—we offer you a truly comfortable stay. Awarded the highest rating of Three MICHELIN Keys for two consecutive years in the MICHELIN Guide Hotel Selection 2025. Selected as a Five-Star Hotel for five consecutive years in the Forbes Travel Guide 2025; also awarded Five Stars for its spa. Named one of The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025.

4.50 - Wonderful(26)
  • I stayed here twice ...

    I stayed here twice a few years ago, and I was truly happy to be able to return after a long time. All of the staff were genuinely pleasant, and I had a very relaxing stay. In particular, thank you to Mr./Ms. H (I’m using an initial as I’m not sure if it’s okay to share the name) who assisted with my check-in.One thing only: I used FORNI for both dinner and breakfast. At dinner, my meat was upgraded, but I wasn’t asked about my preferred doneness. At breakfast, we were told it would be a choice of main dish plus a semi-buffet, but later we were informed that choosing the Japanese set would not include the semi-buffet, which was a bit disappointing.Even so, this is truly a wonderful Hotel. I look forward to visiting again.

    EI2017 8/12/2026
  • It was comfortable.

    The building and garden are wonderful, and the Room is thoughtfully designed, making it feel more like staying in an apartment than a Hotel. The food was delicious, and at the restaurant across the garden they set up a tatami seating area, where we enjoyed a very Kyoto-style surprise: dining while catching glimpses of a geiko’s dance. One disappointment—though not the Hotel’s fault—was that some overseas guests at the restaurant behaved inappropriately, perhaps because they let their guard down.

    sustainable ... 5/19/2026

Facilities and Services

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  • Hot spring
  • Room with Open-Air Bath
  • Spa facility
  • Fitness
  • Accessibility
Private bath / Within a 5-minute walk from the station / Within a 5-minute walk to the convenience store. / Shuttle Service (Paid) / Room service
IN15:00～24:00
OUT12:00
Number of rooms160 rooms
PetNot allowed
Your childPermitted

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Deluxe Room (Twin)
  • Twin
  • 47㎡
  • Capacity 1~3 people

An Elegant Stay at a Resort in Kyoto City (Room Only)

IN 15:00～24:00
OUT 12:00
No meals ; 2 peopleTax included¥139,150〜
(USD 879.28)

An Elegant Resort Stay in Kyoto City (Breakfast Included)

IN 15:00～24:00
OUT 12:00
Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥149,270〜
(USD 943.23)
Deluxe Room (King)
  • Double
  • 43㎡
  • Capacity 1~3 people

An Elegant Stay at a Resort in Kyoto City (Room Only)

IN 15:00～24:00
OUT 12:00
No meals ; 2 peopleTax included¥139,150〜
(USD 879.28)

An Elegant Resort Stay in Kyoto City (Breakfast Included)

IN 15:00～24:00
OUT 12:00
Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥149,270〜
(USD 943.23)
Garden Room (Twin/Garden View)
  • Twin
  • 47㎡
  • Capacity 1~3 people

Breakfast & One More Summer Delight

IN 15:00～24:00
OUT 12:00
Breakfast included ; 2 peopleTax included¥149,270〜
(USD 943.23)

An Elegant Stay at a Resort in Kyoto City (Room Only)

IN 15:00～24:00
OUT 12:00
No meals ; 2 peopleTax included¥166,980〜
(USD 1,055.14)

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Introduction of the Accommodation

A thermal spring using natural Onsen water that rises from about 1,000 meters underground on the property.
An open, airy lounge area overlooking a strolling garden.
A prime location directly facing the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nijo Castle.
Three restaurants and bars arranged to surround a strolling garden.
The “Kajii-no-miya Gate,” a Registered Tangible Cultural Property (building) with over 300 years of history.
A thermal spring using natural Onsen water that rises from about 1,000 meters underground on the property.
An open, airy lounge area overlooking a strolling garden.

An open, airy lounge area overlooking a strolling garden.

Embracing Japan’s Beauty

Ideally located near Nijo Castle, HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO stands on a site with deep ties to the Mitsui family. Guided by our brand concept, “Embracing Japan’s Beauty,” we cherish the unique beauty found in Japan’s traditional culture, architecture, crafts, and cuisine, and offer every guest a special experience and true relaxation through attentive hospitality and refined service.

Sample breakfast
Sample breakfast
Sample breakfast
Breakfast example
Sample breakfast
Sample breakfast
Start your day with an exceptional breakfast—one of HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO’s proudest offerings.

Breakfast is served at the garden-view restaurant on the 1st floor, Italian Restaurant “FORNI.” Choose from a breakfast buffet featuring the chef’s specialties and hot main dishes delivered straight from the kitchen, a Kyoto-style Japanese set served in tiered boxes, or a vegan breakfast prepared with carefully selected ingredients and cooking methods. Enjoy an elegant morning while taking in the seasonal beauty of our charming garden.

For SPA treatments, we offer a wide selection of original Hotel menus.
Natural Onsen “Thermal Spring” to Enjoy in Swimwear
A private Onsen where you can enjoy natural hot spring waters in complete privacy.
For SPA treatments, we offer a wide selection of original Hotel menus.
Natural Onsen “Thermal Spring” to Enjoy in Swimwear

Natural Onsen “Thermal Spring” to Enjoy in Swimwear

A natural Onsen springing up in Kyoto City — Thermal Spring SPA

Thermal Spring SPA is our spa area where you can enjoy natural Onsen springing up from beneath the Hotel grounds. It features a swimsuit-required thermal spring, a private Onsen in an exclusive space of over 100 m², and a range of spa treatments.

Kids’ Program: “Aim to Be a Future Hotelier!”
Enjoy a Bowl of Tea at Chai, Served by an Ambassador in the Standing Tea Ceremony Style
An “Art Tour” exploring the valuable artworks displayed throughout the property
Welcome to a refreshing morning with “Wellness Breathing” on the veranda of the “Shiki no Ma” room.
Traditional Japanese Sweets-Making Experience at Kyoto’s Long-Established Nijo Wakasa-ya (Founded in 1917)
Afternoon Tea in a Normally Off-Limits Area of the Former Mitsui Family Shimogamo Villa, a Designated Important Cultural Property
Kids’ Program: “Aim to Be a Future Hotelier!”
Enjoy a Bowl of Tea at Chai, Served by an Ambassador in the Standing Tea Ceremony Style

Enjoy a Bowl of Tea at Chai, Served by an Ambassador in the Standing Tea Ceremony Style

A wide variety of activities to experience Kyoto’s history, culture, and nature.

We offer a wide range of programs, including an “Art Tour” showcasing the artworks displayed throughout the property—such as the Kajii-no-miya Gate, designated as a Tangible Cultural Property—and “A Cup of Tea at the Tea Lounge,” where our ambassador staff, trained by a Mushakoji Senke tea master, serve tea in the ryu-rei (table-and-chair) style at the Tea Lounge.

Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant & Bar

Kyoto is a city where a rich culinary culture has flourished amid a long history and beautiful natural surroundings. At HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, we offer the finest dining hospitality, featuring carefully selected ingredients from Kyoto and beyond—both from Japan and around the world—crafted with exceptional skill by our chefs. Restaurants and bars including TOKI and FORNI are arranged around the garden, providing a fulfilling time alongside seasonal scenery.

Celebration (Special Occasion)
Celebration (Special Occasion)

HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO will help you create a special moment to celebrate with someone important to you. In addition to Room decorations and arrangements for cake and champagne, we can also provide afternoon tea or breakfast in our private Onsen Facility (a reserved-use Onsen) for an extra-special experience.

Thermal Spring Spa
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We offer HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO original treatments, including body therapies using our signature massage oils. Combined with our thermal spring where you can enjoy natural Onsen, you can indulge in a rich spa journey unique to Kyoto.

Make a Reservation for our luxury spa experience in a carefully curated, high-quality space here.

Facilities and Equipment of Accommodation

  • The room
    The room
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
  • Facilities & Services
    Facilities & Services

Basic Information

TaxesIn addition to the room rate, the following taxes will be charged. The Accommodation Tax and Hot Spring Tax are not included in the room rate. Kyoto City Accommodation Tax: An Accommodation Tax of JPY 200 to JPY 10,000 per person per night applies. Hot Spring Tax: JPY 150 per person per night.
Card information
VISA / MASTER / JCB / AMEX / DINERS
Pets
Not allowed
BreakfastBreakfast Venue: Hotel restaurant Hours: 07:00–10:00 (Last Order) For guests on a breakfast-included accommodation Plan, breakfast can be changed to in-room dining for an additional JPY 3,200 per person. *The listed price includes the Service Fee (15%) and consumption tax.*
Your child
You can stay.
■Guests aged 13 and over are charged the same rate as adults. ■For guests aged 12 and under staying with Child Sharing Existing Bedding, there is no additional charge.
Room service
Available for use
Orders are accepted from 7:00 to 22:30 (last order).
Common amenities
  • ○ Shampoo · conditioner
  • ○ Body soap · soap
  • ○ Towel · Bath towel
  • ○ Body towel · sponge
  • ○ Toothbrush set
  • ○ Comb · Brush
  • ○ Shower cap
  • ○ Hair dryer
  • ○ Shaving
  • ○ Shaving Gel/Foam
  • ○ Bath additives
  • × Yukata
  • ○ Nightwear
  • ○ Bathrobe
  • ○ Slippers
  • × facial cleanser
  • × Toner
  • × Lotion
  • × Makeup remover
  • ○ Cotton swab
  • ○ Cotton
  • × Clothing deodorizing spray
  • ○ Refrigerator
  • ○ Minibar
  • ○ Electric kettle
  • ○ Tea set (free)
  • ○ Television
  • ○ Safe
  • ○ Scale
  • × Trouser press
  • ○ Free morning edition
  • × Pay-per-view broadcast
  • ○ Satellite broadcasting
  • × Video on Demand
  • × Radio
  • × CD player
  • × DVD player
  • × Blu-ray player
  • × Speakers for portable audio
  • × In-room PCs and tablets
Facilities and Features
  • ○ Hot spring
  • ○ Rooms with open-air baths available
  • × Open-air bath
  • × Free-flowing hot spring
  • × Large public bath
  • ○ Private bath
  • × Sauna
  • × Ganbanyoku (rock bathing)
  • ○ Within a 5-minute walk from the station
  • ○ Within a 5-minute walk to the convenience store.
  • × Indoor pool
  • × Outdoor pool
  • × Pet-friendly
  • ○ Spa facility
  • ○ Fitness
  • × Free shuttle service
  • ○ Shuttle Service (Paid)
  • ○ Room service
  • × Room Service Available 24 Hours
  • ○ Barrier-free
  • × Childcare services
Esthetic Massage
Available
Our spa treatments feature HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO original menus, including body treatments using our signature massage oils. Enjoy them alongside the thermal spring and private Onsen for an even more enriching spa journey.
Fitness gym
Business Hours
00:00~24:00
Final admission time
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Fee（Guest）
Free
Fee（Non-guest）
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Age restriction
■Available to guests only (free of charge) ■Children under 16 are not allowed ■Hours: 24 hours
The fitness gym located within the Thermal Spring SPA area is available 24 hours a day. Equipped with a wide range of training machines, it supports a comfortable stay. Training wear (T-shirt, shorts, socks, and shoes): free rental.
Private bath
The number of Private bath
2
Business Hours
07:00~23:00
Hot spring
Available
Free-flowing
None
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
(Heating, Adding Water)
Remarks
■Advance Reservation is recommended. ■Fee: JPY 24,500 per hour Includes a washing area, steam shower, dining space, and living space. *The above fee includes the Service Fee (15%) and consumption tax. Last admission is at 22:00.
Room with Open-Air Bath
Hot spring
Available
Free-flowing
None
Milky hot spring water
None
Additional Information
Remarks
Spring quality and benefits

Sodium- and calcium-chloride Onsen (hypertonic, neutral, low-temperature)

SaunaNone
Hot stone spaNone
OthersFacial cleanser, toner, emulsion, and other amenities are available upon request. Other items are also available for loan. All rooms in the Hotel are non-smoking. If you wish to smoke, please use the designated smoking room in the building. The thermal spring is a bathing Facility where swimwear is required. If you plan to use it, we recommend bringing your own swimwear.

Reviews

Overall Score
4.50
Wonderful (26)
  • Rooms & Amenities
    4.54
  • Facility
    4.81
  • Hospitality & Service
    4.23
  • Meals
    4.58
  • Onsen & Bath
    4.62
  • Satisfaction
    4.23

*Reviews that have been translated from Japanese.*

*Showing only reviews from 一休.com (Japanese) and Yahoo!トラベル.*

Access Information

Address
Kyoto Prefecture284 Nijo Aburanokoji-cho, Aburanokoji-dori Nijo-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City
TEL：+81-75-468-3100
Accommodation Reservation Hotline Number

3 minutes on foot from Exit 2 of Nijojomae Station (Subway Tozai Line)
10 minutes on foot from Exit 2 of Karasuma Oike Station (Subway Karasuma Line)

About 15 minutes by car from Kyoto Station to the Hotel
*If you are arriving by car, please approach via Aburanokoji-dori Street.*

[From the Airport]
- About 100 minutes by car from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to the Hotel
- About 75 minutes from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Kyoto Station by JR Limited Express HARUKA / about 85 minutes by airport limousine bus
- About 60 minutes by car from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to the Hotel
- About 50 minutes from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kyoto Station by airport limousine bus

[By Car]
- About 30 minutes from Kyoto-Higashi IC on the Meishin Expressway
- About 25 minutes from Kyoto-Minami IC on the Meishin Expressway
- Parking: 23 spaces available
*If you are arriving by car, please approach via Aburanokoji-dori Street.*

[From Tokyo]
- Approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes from Tokyo Station to Kyoto Station by Shinkansen

Parking Information
Fee
Parking fee per night for guests ¥4,000
Parking time
24-hour access for entry and exit.
Parking space
Overall length 5.3 m Vehicle width 1.9 m Vehicle height 1.9 m
Number of parking spaces
23 cars available Combination of words indicating that the parking lot is outdoor and mechanical
Valet service
Available (Paid)
Parking is provided exclusively via valet service.

Pickup and drop-off information
Available (Paid)Please contact us in advance.

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