Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Gojobashi Higashi, Higashiyama, Kyoto
MICHELIN Guide
“Though its meaning may have drifted in translation, the Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto promises an insider view of what it calls “hot Kyoto” — the vibrant, modern city that is informed, but not constrained, by a long, long cultural evolution.”
Vibe
Custom Taguchi speakers, curated vinyl, and bespoke Tokinoha ceramics lend this Higashiyama hub a warm, music-centric community energy.
“Audiophile artisan craft haven”
Custom Tokinoha ceramics, gold leaf accents, and high-fidelity Taguchi speakers curated by Kenichiro Nishihara.
A dedicated meditation room created with Ryosoku-in temple priests alongside bespoke Verseau herbal scents.
An open-air sixth-floor rooftop bar featuring fire pits, craft cocktails, and views across Higashiyama.
On Gojozaka in Higashiyama, seven minutes from Kiyomizu-Gojo Station and an easy walk to Kiyomizu-dera
Rooms
Minimalist layouts pair Japanese oak and brass accents with Hikihaku gold leaf details and bespoke textiles from local Kyoto weavers.
Wellness
A dedicated meditation room features guided programming developed with Ryosoku-in temple priests, paired with herbal scent design and a compact fitness studio.
Eat & drink
Fresh sourdough comes from the ground-floor bakery, while charcoal-grilled fare and natural wines give way to rooftop cocktails beside open fire pits.
The neighborhood
Set along Gojozaka, the hotel sits within walking distance of Kiyomizu-dera and Gion, surrounded by historic pottery shops and hillside lanes.
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