Biophilic botanical temple
Above central Kyoto, an open courtyard with a towering green wall and dry rock garden anchors the timber-wrapped sanctuary.
What it’s good at
Notable
Timber louvers, compressed-straw reception desks, and an open courtyard featuring a massive vertical green wall.
Notable
Patented circadian lighting in every room, organic plant-based dining, and botanical spa treatments.
Notable
An organic market level highlighting Kansai produce, biodynamic wines, and morning meditation at Ryosoku-in temple.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set in bustling Shijo Kawaramachi, Nishiki Market and the Kamo River paths are both within an easy five-minute walk.
The rooms
Unpainted timber fittings, organic cotton linens, and patented circadian lighting that modulates automatically with the sun shape every interior.
The sauna
On the private terrace of the sauna room, a Finnish barrel sauna and cold plunge tub sit among potted hedges.
The spa and gym
Nemohamo Spa uses pesticide-free Otane ginseng extracts for botanical treatments, and the gym borders floor-to-ceiling garden windows.
At the table
Hyssop serves plant-forward botanical dishes beside courtyard greenery, and ERUTAN turns out wood-fired cooking from an open kitchen.
How it began
Opened in 2019 as the world's first dual WELL- and LEED-certified hotel, its circular design even composts kitchen scraps for regional rice farms.
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The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.