MUNI KYOTO
Ukyo Ward, Kyoto
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Positioned by Togetsukyo Bridge, this quiet sanctuary uses contemporary minimalist architecture to frame Arashiyama’s river scenery.
“Arashiyama riverside sanctuary”
Gwenael Nicolas interiors featuring rammed-earth walls, natural timber, and floor-to-ceiling frames of the Katsura River.
Twenty-one serene riverfront rooms paired with contemporary French dining by Alain Ducasse and dedicated concierge care.
Steps from Togetsukyo Bridge with private garden terraces overlooking the Arashiyama mountains and riverbanks.
Along Katsura River by Togetsukyo Bridge in scenic Arashiyama
Rooms
Interiors lined in local Kitayama cedar feature expansive windows looking out to private landscape gardens or the Katsura River.
Backstory
Architect Yasushi Horibe designed the understated low-rise property, which opened along the waterfront in 2020.
The neighborhood
The hotel sits right at Togetsukyo Bridge, with Arashiyama’s famous bamboo groves a brief walk up the bank.
“Set in a verdant riverside location in western Kyoto, at the foot of the Arashiyama Mountains with a commanding view of the Togetsukyo Bridge...”
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