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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.

Kyoyado USAGI revives traditional Kyoto townhouses into luxurious suites with the concept of "Staying as if living in Kyoto," blending traditional architecture with Western styles. It is a relaxing Property with spacious rooms and comprehensive Facilities, serving as a hidden retreat in Kyoto.

"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.

"Kyoto no Ondokoro Takeyamachi" is located southwest of the Kyoto Imperial Palace, just a 6-minute walk from Marutamachi Subway Station. It is situated on a quiet street where you can experience the "everyday Kyoto," lined with casual eateries, cafes, pickle shops, and public baths nestled among residential homes. This Kyoto townhouse, which has been standing for over 130 years, was originally a single building that served both as a "business" space and a "residence." Utilizing its unique layout of "work and living combined," the Property has been renovated to preserve the charm of its original construction while adapting to modern lifestyles. At "Kyoto no Ondokoro Takeyamachi," the "business" has transformed into a bakery and café. The rhythmic sound of kneading dough and the aroma of freshly baked bread signal the start of your day. Guests can enjoy the "bread of the day," made in the storehouse visible from the dining area, making mornings at this Property truly delightful.

"ANJIN Gosho Ebisugawa" is nestled in a corner of Ebisugawa Street, a charming area that retains many traditional Kyoto townhouses, while being conveniently located in the city center. Nijo Castle and the Kyoto Imperial Palace are within walking distance, and Kyoto Station is directly accessible from Marutamachi Station on the Karasuma Subway Line without transfers. This two-story private rental Property is equipped with comfortable beds, modern amenities, a kitchen, and a washer-dryer. Beyond the spacious living area, you'll find a large stone-tiled bathtub overlooking a garden, offering a striking feature. Immerse yourself in the expansive tub to unwind from your travels, surrounded by the soothing scent of wood for ultimate relaxation. Enjoy an immersive experience of Kyoto living, blending traditional and modern architectural and lifestyle elements to your heart's content.

Located in a quiet residential area north of the World Heritage Site "Nijo Castle," the exterior of the building exudes the charm of a traditional Kyoto townhouse, with latticework, noren curtains, and bamboo blinds. Upon opening the entrance, you are greeted by an old-fashioned earthen floor. The interior is also carefully designed, featuring furniture that recreates old pillars and a traditional Japanese hearth, and a cypress-paneled bathroom with a ceramic bathtub. The space, with its abundant warmth of wood and tatami mats, evokes a sense of warmth and nostalgia, as if returning home.

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.”