Capella Kyoto
Komatsucho, Higashiyama, Kyoto
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Vibe
Kengo Kuma reinterprets Kyoto machiya architecture around an inner water courtyard, layered with bamboo installations and fragrant hinoki wood.
“Artisan machiya haven”
Kengo Kuma architecture reimagines traditional machiya townhouses with bamboo latticework and reclaimed schoolhouse timber.
Dedicated Culturists, spacious hinoki-scented suites, and private ofuro baths filled with daily spring water.
Capella Culturists guide guests through kumihimo silk braiding, kintsugi workshops, and private geiko theatre access in Miyagawa-chō.
In Miyagawa-chō beside Kennin-ji Temple and the Kaburenjo Theatre, steps from Gion.
Rooms
Suites frame views of Kennin-ji Temple, featuring private ofuro baths replenished daily with natural spring water overlooking tranquil gardens.
Wellness
Auriga Spa features lunar-aligned rituals and dedicated fitness studios, alongside private onsen suites with wet and dry saunas.
Backstory
Built on the site of Shinmichi Elementary School, the hotel incorporates reclaimed timber and vintage fixtures alongside the restored Kaburenjo Theatre.
Eat & drink
California SingleThread team oversees the intimate kaiseki counter, while Lanterne serves French brasserie dishes and Yoi pours late night cocktails.
The neighborhood
Set in historic Miyagawa-chō, traditional teahouses and Kennin-ji Temple sit right outside, a short walk from the Kamo River.
“A modern luxury hotel from an international hospitality brand could hardly be more authentically local than Capella Kyoto, a masterwork of a hotel...”
“Kyoto is a city built on calm, and that’s a sensibility the sleek Capella Kyoto confidently embraces. The Gion retreat leans into the art of doing nothing, welcoming you with hushed corridors, the gentle scent of hinoki wood and a serene address along the Kamo River.”
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