Shijo Karasuma Kyoto, Japan
Renovated
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Local Design SocialOutside the door
The house
MIMARUArtisanal suite workshop
A quiet, residential rhythm prevails as families gather over welcome houjicha, sharing market finds across dining tables well into the evening.
What it’s good at
Notable
Guests borrow artisanal donabe pots and handcrafted tableware from historic Kyoto merchants to use in suite kitchens.
Listed
Light wood tones, tatami flooring sections, and functional multi-bedroom layouts shape these modern apartment suites.
Listed
The ground-floor lobby features a collaborative craft shop where guests select curated tools and sip roasted green tea.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Shijo Station is three minutes away on foot, placing central subway links and the lively food stalls of Nishiki Market close by.
The rooms
Multi-bedroom apartment suites pair full kitchens and dining tables with tatami seating, multiple bathrooms, and deep soaking bathtubs.
How it began
Opened in 2021 as the brand's flagship all-suite property, the building was conceived around communal living and local artisan collaborations.
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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.