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A friendly Hotel located near the Higashiyama area, rich in Kyoto's atmosphere and ideal for sightseeing to Nanzenji and Ginkakuji. The guest rooms are designed with calm colors and a neat layout, and breakfast is served openly in the café restaurant. For lunch and dinner, a Japanese restaurant is available to enjoy Kyoto cuisine and kaiseki. A free shuttle bus operates from Kyoto Station, allowing for worry-free transportation of luggage.

This Hotel is located on the site of the former Shirakawa Elementary School in Kyoto, which closed in 2011 and has over 100 years of academic history since its establishment as an elementary school. Surrounded by cultural landmarks such as Heian Shrine, ROHM Theatre Kyoto, and The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, this location offers a unique blend of vibrant tourist attractions and the authentic daily life of Kyoto residents. Our goal is to create a Hotel where guests can experience the traditions and culture of Kyoto beyond just staying overnight.The interior design is crafted by Nomura Co., Ltd., combining the elegance of Japanese aesthetics with modern functionality. From guest rooms that balance traditional beauty with contemporary comfort to a courtyard and cultural activities deeply rooted in Kyoto's heritage, we provide an environment where every moment becomes part of your journey at this one-of-a-kind Hotel.

Located along the tranquil Shirakawa River in Sanjo, "TASSEL HOTEL SANJO SHIRAKAWA" is a sophisticated, simple modern design Hotel with a warm and serene atmosphere. On the first floor of the Hotel, there is a library lounge space and a gallery space where you can enjoy art pieces, accompanied by HOTEL MUSIC curated by DJs to match the seasons and times of day, allowing you to relax and escape the everyday with a leisurely flow of time. Nearby, you will find iconic Kyoto attractions such as Heian Shrine, Okazaki Park, and the Kyocera Museum of Art, offering a location where you can feel close to Kyoto's art, culture, and traditions. We provide a calm and private retreat, just like a second home. (The Hotel also offers various personalized Plans tailored to our guests' needs.)

Suzu Hotel Niohmon is a Hotel with 14 Rooms, located about a 5-minute walk from the subway "Higashiyama Station" and near the popular Okazaki area, a Kyoto sightseeing spot where the Lake Biwa Canal flows. The Lake Biwa Canal, constructed during the Meiji era, brought development and vitality to Kyoto at the time and remains an active industrial heritage today. Our Hotel is designed with the concept of the Lake Biwa Canal, creating a modern Japanese-style space that evokes the flow of water through its colors and patterns. Additionally, the carpets in the hallways on each floor are inspired by the Keage Incline, which played a role alongside the Lake Biwa Canal. Please enjoy these carefully crafted design elements. Many of the guest Rooms feature tatami spaces, offering a Kyoto-like atmosphere. All Rooms are equipped with Simmons beds, ensuring you can relax and recover from your travels. Furthermore, the shared space within the Hotel offers a wide selection of manga, allowing you to enjoy your spare moments. After exploring Kyoto, unwind and relax in your Room.

Located in the Higashiyama area, the cultural and historical heart of Kyoto. All Rooms are spacious and designed for your comfort. The rate is per room, and it does not change regardless of the number of guests. Please consider us for your sightseeing or long-term stays.

Higashiyama Hills is located in Higashiyama Sanjo, a highly accessible area within the historic Higashiyama district. With Higashiyama subway station just a one-minute walk away, and close to attractions such as the Gion district, Heian Shrine, and Chion-in, it is situated in a quiet residential area, offering a peaceful atmosphere at night. With only 7 Rooms, it provides a cozy and intimate ambiance, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

The guest rooms, which blend modern spaces with traditional Japanese elements, are approximately 70 square meters in size and feature a 2LDK layout, allowing two families to stay comfortably. The bedrooms are spacious, ensuring a comfortable stay even for large groups. On the top floor, we offer the deluxe room "Kyoto Higashiyama Villa," which captures the atmosphere of Kyoto's town. With stone pavements, narrow paths, lattice doors, and dry landscape gardens, you can enjoy a fulfilling time in a room that exudes the charm of strolling through the streets of Kyoto.

Exclusive accommodation for one group per day (recommended for up to 3 people, maximum capacity of 5). From late May to mid-June, fireflies illuminate the garden stream, creating a magical scene. In spring, enjoy cherry blossoms; in autumn, admire the stunning fall foliage. Relax and rejuvenate your body and mind in this extraordinary temple setting. Spend your time gazing at the garden and embracing a slower pace of life, participate in Buddhist experience programs or workshops by visiting instructors, or indulge in luxurious meals prepared by various guest chefs for an unforgettable journey. Enjoy a personalized temple experience tailored to your desires.

Located in a quiet residential area, just a 5-minute walk from the station and within walking distance to attractions such as Heian Shrine, Nanzenji Temple, and Gion, this property evokes the ambiance of Ubud, a forest resort in Bali. Enjoy a resort-like atmosphere at the property, and step outside to find temples and the charming streets of Kyoto right before you.

The Westin Miyako Hotel Kyoto is a historic luxury hotel that has been welcoming distinguished guests for over 100 years. In the grand renewal of 2021, the city’s largest "Keage Onsen" spa, "SPA Kacho," was introduced. Featuring semi-open-air baths utilizing natural Onsen benefits, a design inspired by the aqueduct, and a serene space integrated with the garden, it offers an unparalleled relaxing experience. The hotel is ideally located near famous attractions such as Kiyomizu Temple, Nanzenji Temple, and Heian Shrine, making it a perfect base for exploring Kyoto. With convenient access to the city center, you can enjoy both sightseeing and relaxation. If you're looking for a hotel in Kyoto, experience a luxurious stay with natural Onsen at The Westin Miyako Hotel Kyoto and create unforgettable memories.

Within walking distance to Kyoto's popular attractions "Gion" and "Heian Shrine," this Property consists of four connected traditional townhouses near the Shirakawa River. While adjacent, each townhouse is independent, ensuring a high level of privacy. Each townhouse is uniquely themed around "Flower, Bird, Wind, and Moon," featuring distinctive interiors and Kyoto-style karakami paper decorations.All townhouses are equipped with a kitchen for self-catering, Japanese-Western style bedrooms, a washing machine, and a bathroom with a view of a small garden. There are four types of Rooms available, accommodating from a maximum of 4 guests to a maximum of 8 guests. Whether you're a couple, a group of friends, or a large group, staying in adjacent townhouses is also recommended.This Property, harmonizing with the surrounding landscape, received the "Kyoto Landscape Award for Architecture, Mayor's Prize" in 2017. Enjoy a stay that feels "as if you're living in Kyoto" in this quintessential Kyoto location.

The Kyoto townhouse "Ando," accommodating up to 8 guests, is just a 3-minute walk from Higashiyama Subway Station. Nearby attractions include Heian Shrine, Nanzenji Temple, Chion-in Temple, Shoren-in Temple, and Yasaka Shrine. A short trip will take you to the Philosopher's Path, Ginkakuji Temple, and Eikando Temple. It offers an excellent location for accessing Kyoto's major tourist destinations.

A serene retreat defined by generous space and quiet. Stay amid décor that harmonizes with nature and experience Kyoto’s living sense of beauty.In Kyoto’s Okazaki district—where culture and tranquility are part of everyday life—Hotel Okura Kyoto Okazaki Bettei offers a stay that lets you encounter Kyoto aesthetics alive in the present, embraced by calm and open space.Okazaki is a cultural area dotted with temples and shrines such as Ginkaku-ji, Nanzen-ji, and Heian Shrine, as well as the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto.The refined sensibilities passed down through generations still quietly live on in daily life here.Listen to the gentle sound of water along the Lake Biwa Canal and the Philosopher’s Path, and enjoy moments of clarity within the stillness that fills nearby temples. Each visit reveals a new expression of seasonal beauty in the garden.Located next to Shinshu Otani-ha Okazaki Betsuin (Higashi Honganji Okazaki Betsuin), said to be on the site of Saint Shinran’s former hermitage, this setting lets you feel close to its historic main hall and the lush nature of its grounds.Of 60 rooms in total, 8 are suites with balconies—offering relaxing moments alongside scenery unique to Okazaki.Throughout the Hotel, works by “GO ON,” a project unit formed by six successors carrying on Kyoto’s traditional crafts, are featured throughout—inviting you to sense Kyoto aesthetics alive today where heritage and innovation intersect.On the first floor restaurant, enjoy innovative French cuisine inspired by Kyoto’s seasons while overlooking the garden.