Aman Kyoto
Kodaiji, Kita Ward, Kyoto
“Secluded forest sanctuary”
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Vibe
Moss-covered stone pathways wind through a secluded forest sanctuary at the foot of Mount Hidari Daimonji.
“Secluded forest sanctuary”
Personalized host service, bespoke garden picnics, and deep Japanese cedar soaking tubs in every secluded pavilion.
Kerry Hill minimalist cedar pavilions framed by floor-to-ceiling glass, mossy stone walls, and maples.
Natural mineral spring onsen baths, outdoor stone soaking pools, and restorative forest bathing paths.
In a secluded forest garden at the foot of Mount Hidari Daimonji
Rooms
Minimalist timber pavilions feature tatami matting, natural wood, and floor-to-ceiling glass framing the surrounding woods.
Backstory
Architect Kerry Hill designed modern timber structures set within ancient stone gardens before the property opened in 2019.
Wellness
Natural mineral hot spring baths sit inside open-air spa pavilions surrounded by forest foliage.
The neighborhood
Located in Kyoto's northern Kita Ward, the estate sits quietly at the foot of Mount Hidari Daimonji.
“Aman Kyoto occupies a part of the city that feels far removed from the crowds — and yet it lies within walking distance of... Kinkakuji Temple.”
“Nature and its subtlest micro-shifts are the main protagonists at Aman Kyoto. The hotel is set against tumbling mountainside forests in a quiet northeastern corner...”
“Last year I was commissioned to shoot Aman's three properties across Japan... As well as photographing the design and architecture, I was able to really experience...”
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