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Kyoto

The soul of Japan

The essence

A quiet introduction

Kyoto is Japan distilled—2,000 temples and shrines, geisha gliding through twilight streets, bamboo groves whispering in the wind, and gardens perfected over centuries. Here, ancient traditions live alongside modern life in perfect harmony.

Kyoto gallery
Kyoto gallery
Kyoto gallery
Where to stay

Accommodation

Traditional ryokan and modern luxury coexist in Japan's cultural capital.

Aman Kyoto
Forest Retreat • From ¥150,000
Aman Kyoto
Hidden sanctuary in a secret garden.
Hoshinoya Kyoto
Ryokan • From ¥100,000
Hoshinoya Kyoto
Boat-access only riverside retreat.
The Mitsui Kyoto
Luxury Hotel • From ¥80,000
The Mitsui Kyoto
Contemporary luxury with onsen baths.
What to do

Experiences

Kyoto rewards those who slow down and embrace its contemplative spirit.

Private Tea Ceremony
2 hours
Private Tea Ceremony
Learn the way of tea from a master.
Geisha District Evening
3 hours
Geisha District Evening
Exclusive dinner with geiko performance.
Arashiyama Dawn
3 hours
Arashiyama Dawn
Bamboo grove before the crowds arrive.
Zen Meditation
2 hours
Zen Meditation
Morning practice at an ancient temple.
Dining

Where to eat

Kaiseki cuisine reaches its highest expression in Kyoto's traditional restaurants.

Kikunoi
Kaiseki
Kikunoi
Three Michelin stars of seasonal perfection.
Gion Sasaki
Kaiseki
Gion Sasaki
Intimate counter dining in Gion.
Hyotei
Traditional
Hyotei
Four centuries of breakfast tradition.
Wellness

Restore & renew

Kyoto's approach to wellness is rooted in centuries of contemplative practice.

Temple Shojin Ryori
Temple Shojin Ryori
Buddhist vegetarian cuisine experience.
Private Onsen
Private Onsen
Traditional hot spring bathing ritual.
Seasonal

Offers

Practical

Getting here

Flights
Kansai International (KIX), 75 min by train.
Transfers
Haruka Express or private car.
Best time
March-May (cherry blossoms), October-November (autumn leaves).
Visa
Visa-free for many nationalities.