Imperial palace lodgings
Twin glass capsule elevators glide through a six-story light-filled atrium with cascading greenery inspired by Kyoto's Takase River.
What it’s good at
Notable
A continuous venue for Kyoto wedding banquets, milestone family gatherings, and celebrations since 1988.
Listed
A soaring six-story glass atrium centered on twin panoramic capsule elevators and river-inspired landscaping.
Listed
Kamigyo neighborhood setting near traditional craft workshops, offering morning kaiseki breakfasts and temple tours.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Quiet residential lanes in Kamigyo place you five minutes from the Imperial Palace grounds, surrounded by historic miso purveyors and confectioners.
The rooms
Machiya-inspired layouts offer generous sitting areas, traditional matcha tea sets, and deep-soaking tubs with dedicated wet-room wash areas.
The spa
- Spa
- On-site relaxation and spa salon services available by appointment.
At the table
Kyoto Kaiseki Hotaru serves multi-course kaiseki beside a bamboo garden, and Teppanyaki Himorogi grills wagyu beef at counter seats.
How it began
Since 1988, the hotel has anchored Kamigyo life as a gathering place for multi-generational Kyoto family banquets and milestone celebrations.
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Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
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.