Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto
Nakagyo, Kyoto
“Ancestral spring sanctuary”
MICHELIN Guide · Forbes Travel Guide
Vibe
Guests arrive through the restored 300-year-old Kajiimiya Gate into a quiet central courtyard wrapped in modern Japanese architecture.
“Ancestral spring sanctuary”
A subterranean thermal spring pool drawn from underground springs, alongside private stone onsen suites.
Custom silk yukata robes, personalized tea ceremonies, and attendants serving private mineral garden baths.
Guests enter through the restored 1703 Kajiimiya Gate on the Mitsui family's ancestral executive grounds.
In Nakagyo directly across from historic Nijo Castle
Rooms
Marble bathrooms feature deep soaking tubs, while floor-to-ceiling glass looks out over moss gardens or historic castle walls.
Backstory
Opened in 2020 on the historic home site of the Mitsui family, anchored by an authentic 1703 entrance gate.
Wellness
Dimly lit stone walls surround a subterranean thermal spring pool fed by natural waters drawn from deep underground.
The neighborhood
Located in Nakagyo Ward, directly across the street from the stone walls and moat of historic Nijo Castle.
“The only Three-Key hotel in Kyoto is located right across from Nijo-jo Castle and a satisfying walk from Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.”
“Modern, understated elegance and a rich history are meticulously combined at HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO.”
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