Dusit Thani Kyoto
Shimogyo, Kyoto
MICHELIN Guide · Forbes Travel Guide
Vibe
Thai hospitality blends with quiet Japanese craft around a sunken garden courtyard in a historic temple district.
“Thai-infused Kyoto sanctuary”
Gracious Thai-inspired hospitality with personalized tea service, evening turndown, and plush bespoke yukata robes.
Curved Thai architectural motifs subtly layered over traditional Kyoto lattice woodwork and bamboo garden courtyards.
Devarana Wellness sanctuary offering traditional Thai massage, an indoor lap pool, and herbal thermal therapy.
In Hanganji Monzen-machi near Nishi Hongan-ji and Kyoto Station
Rooms
Minimalist interiors highlight local woodcraft, with low-slung furnishings framing views of the central courtyard.
Backstory
Opened in 2023, the hotel marks the Bangkok-based brand's first venture in Japan's ancient capital.
Wellness
A subterranean sanctuary houses a dark granite pool and spa rooms dedicated to traditional Thai bodywork.
Eat & drink
The ground-floor tea salon overlooks garden greenery, serving ceremonial matcha and Thai-inspired pastries.
The neighborhood
Nishi Hongan-ji temple is right down the street, while Kyoto Station is an easy ten-minute stroll.
“Dusit Thani Kyoto does indeed bring a touch of Thai aesthetics and culture to this most traditional of Japanese cities.”
“Quietly sitting on a suburban street just five minutes from bustling Kyoto Station, Dusit Thani Kyoto is the luxury escape of your Instagram dreams.”
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