Moksa Rebirth Hotel
Sakyo Ward, Kyoto
“Riverside sauna sanctuary”
Vibe
Nestled at the foot of Mount Hiei, terracotta guardian figures watch over a century-old moss garden along the riverbank.
“Riverside sauna sanctuary”
Three private sauna suites supervised by Mikie Sasano, featuring Mount Hiei natural spring cold plunges.
Minimalist pale wood and tatami interiors, accented by terracotta guardian sculptures framing historic moss garden views.
Wood-fired dining using local Ohara produce and medicinal herbal teas rooted in Yase bathhouse traditions.
In Yase along the Takano River, nestled at the foot of Mount Hiei away from the city
Rooms
Pale timber paneling and tatami matting frame paper screens opening directly onto quiet river views or shaded garden paths.
Wellness
Three private saunas pair aromatic hinoki wood and herbal steam with cold plunge pools fed by Mount Hiei spring water.
Backstory
Drawing its name from the Sanskrit word for liberation, the retreat revives Yase's ancient seventh-century tradition of therapeutic steam bathing.
Eat & drink
Wood-fired dishes at MALA showcase local Ohara vegetables, followed by medicinal herbal brews at the garden-facing Kikyorai tea counter.
The neighborhood
Tucked along the Takano River in Sakyo Ward, the mountain hamlet of Yase feels worlds apart from central Kyoto.
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