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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.

Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto, created by Banyan Group—a leader in the hospitality industry—makes its Japan debut with this new brand. This luxurious 25-room boutique Hotel stands just south of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Nijo Castle (former imperial villa), embracing the concept of “well-being,” a state of being clean, healthy, and balanced in both body and mind.In a serene setting that helps you reset, each guest room showcases traditional craftsmanship through refined, minimalist beauty. We also offer “Well-being Rooms” equipped with exercise gear.After experiencing “surprise” and “discovery” through innovative French cuisine at the in-house restaurant Singular Shinzo—meticulously focused on producers and ingredients—begin the next morning with a detoxifying breakfast prepared with wholesome ingredients.Soothe body and mind through sophisticated dining, tranquil spaces, and heartfelt hospitality, and enjoy an exceptional escape that recharges you for tomorrow.

A nostalgic traditional Kyoto townhouse, preserving its original passageway and firebox.

Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium is located in the historic area of Nijo, within walking distance of the World Heritage Site "Nijo Castle," offering an excellent location. With the nearest JR and subway stations, as well as city bus and JR bus stops nearby, it provides outstanding access as a base for sightseeing to destinations such as Arashiyama and Higashiyama. The Hotel features separate large public baths for men and women, and the washroom spaces in the Room are equipped with luxurious shower booths. Each Room is adorned with subtle touches of "Kyoto essence," including art carefully crafted by Kyoto-affiliated artists, lights featuring Yuzen patterns, and bamboo stools.