Around Nijo Castle × Accommodation With Private Open-Air BathRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

A luxurious private space to spend time away from the hustle and bustle of Kyoto. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Kyoto, the cultural heart of Japan, and experience traditional Japanese culture such as tea ceremonies, kimono, and maiko. Enjoy unique experiences in clothing, cuisine, and living that can only be found here. Hospitality that deeply enriches the soul.【Completed in 2022】 We have renovated the baths of "Gyokuro" and "Bettei." We look forward to welcoming you with a fresh new look.Please take the opportunity to experience the ultimate time with us.

HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO is a five-star luxury Hotel built on a site with deep ties to the Mitsui family, overlooking Nijo Castle in Kyoto. Inspired by the Japanese tea house tradition of welcoming and entertaining cherished guests, the Hotel offers 160 guestrooms crafted with carefully selected natural materials and exceptional artisanal techniques. Restaurants and bars—featuring innovative Kyoto French cuisine as well as Italian dining—are arranged around the garden, offering a fulfilling time alongside seasonal scenery. The SPA area also features a natural Onsen spring that rises on-site, delivering a refined, tranquil setting and warm hospitality for 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,” and also awarded Five Stars in the spa category.

"Kiraku Kyoto Anekoji" is a Property located in the Horikawa Oike area, close to the World Heritage site Nijo Castle. The 125-square-meter, two-story Room combines the traditional machiya architecture from the Taisho era with modern design. As you step up from the Kyoto-style earthen floor into the living room, a unique transparent-floored tea room appears, creating a sense of openness and enveloping you in the warm, traditional Kyoto atmosphere. Beyond the living room and Japanese-style Room, there are two distinctive baths. The original Shigaraki ware ceramic bath retains heat well, warming you to the core. Step outside through a small nijiriguchi (low entrance), and you'll find an open-air bath designed by a renowned garden designer, based on the concept of a "soakable karesansui" (dry landscape garden), offering guests a one-of-a-kind experience. Escape from the ordinary and indulge in a luxurious time that can only be experienced here.

Located in the heart of Kyoto, near the Imperial Palace, MATERIAL Fuchomae offers a prime location. It is also close to the famous Nijo Castle, and from the nearest bus stop, you can access various tourist attractions. The Rooms include a twin Room featuring a wall-sized mirror, a family suite Room exuding the warmth of solid wood, and a deluxe suite Room with a semi-open-air bath and kitchen in a penthouse style. On the first floor, the bar offers a variety of seasonal drinks. While there are restrictions and limited availability, the property also features a partnered parking lot, which is a great Point. Enjoy a wonderful stay while exploring the local charm of Kyoto.

A hotel within a nature-inspired complex created by a herbal medicine company with 100 years of history: “Ju Kyoto Ogawa Herbal Medicine VILLA”This Accommodation is limited to one group per day and offers just one Room—an exclusive, luxurious space where you can enjoy sole use of a spacious top-floor Room of approximately 100 m².A unique feature unlike anything before is the installation of two completely different concept baths within a single guest room.Located at opposite ends of the Room, the two baths are designed around the themes of “Calm” and “Openness,” respectively.For breakfast, you can enjoy a Japanese-style course meal at the second-floor restaurant, “Shoku Kyoto Ogawa Herbal Medicine RESTAURANT.”