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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.

A Kyoto dining and Accommodation experience in Kikusui, renewed through heritage and evolution This space has been reborn by preserving the value and atmosphere built over time while embracing evolution suited to the present day. Through “Refurbish”—not mere “restoration,” but a thoughtful renewal that retains what already exists, refines it, and makes it new—we have introduced fresh approaches that significantly reshape the image of Kikusui. For example, while rooted in Japanese aesthetics, the space has been redesigned so you can enjoy it without removing your shoes. We have also added a wood deck where you can do more than simply view the garden—spend time feeling at one with its greenery. Even as it changes, we have created a dining and Accommodation setting where you can savor Kyoto’s distinctive charm. Enjoy a luxurious stay as modern art and interiors blend with traditional Japanese design, revealing subtle beauty and refined character throughout.

Nestled near Kyoto’s Nanzen-ji Temple, Fufu Kyoto is a small luxury resort where you can experience the richness of Kyoto culture and the charm of Japan. Soft light spills into this secluded retreat, while glossy lacquer tones, delicate latticework, and artisan-crafted objects and art adorn the interiors. Relax in an in-room Onsen bath scented with hinoki cypress, stroll through a Japanese garden that reflects the changing seasons, and surrender to a space surrounded by timeless beauty for a stay that lets you truly feel the spirit of the region.

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.

The Higashiyama area in Kyoto, known for its elegance, is home to many famous landmarks such as Heian Shrine and Nanzen-ji Temple. Surrounded by lush greenery, it offers a serene retreat from the city. In this tranquil setting, "Higashiyama Shikikaboku," a small luxury Hotel with only 8 rooms, has opened under the concept of "a Hotel envisioned by Kyoto locals." Each room reflects the meticulous comfort envisioned by its female owner, who is also an interior designer. Furnished with antiques and Qing dynasty furniture, all 8 uniquely designed rooms feature custom-made beds that embrace you in comfort and soft-touch linens. Immerse yourself in the seasonal beauty of Kyoto and enjoy your own private "Kyoto villa" to your heart's content.

From Higashiyama Station on the Tozai Subway Line or the Jingu-michi bus stop, proceed east along Sanjo Street, pass through the first torii gate of Awata Shrine, traverse the stone-paved approach, and ascend the small paths alongside the stone wall near the second torii gate. You will find "Awataan (OUR TURN)," a townhouse-style accommodation, in a quiet residential area on a serene hill.

"Kira Kyoto Higashiyama" is a one-group-per-day exclusive Property quietly nestled in a back alley near Shirakawa, which flows through Higashiyama, Kyoto. Conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from Higashiyama Station, it is within walking distance of iconic Kyoto landmarks such as Heian Shrine, Shoren-in Temple, and Chion-in Temple. A short stroll further will take you to the vibrant historic district of Gion, the heart of Kyoto's traditional culture. Facing the former residence of Yasuyuki Namikawa from the Meiji era (a nationally designated cultural property), the Property offers a lounge overlooking a stunning Japanese garden designed by the 7th-generation Jihei Ogawa, washi art featuring red and white plum blossoms adorning the bedrooms, and a semi-open-air Shigaraki ware bath with a tsuboniwa garden. Its uniqueness sets it apart even among Kyoto's finest accommodations. Immerse yourself in the timeless flow of history, enjoy the view of the exquisite Japanese garden, and savor a luxurious moment with a drink at the bar counter.

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.)