Industrial concrete statement
Exposed reinforced concrete meets quiet residential living, centered around an open-air rooftop terrace looking directly at Yasaka Pagoda.
What it’s good at
Notable
Exposed concrete walls across three themed floors showcase dried botanicals, vintage silk-farming tools, and contemporary art murals.
Notable
Guests select handcrafted Japanese ceramic plates for morning toast sourced from neighborhood staple Shinshindo bakery.
Listed
A compact lobby bar and an open-air rooftop terrace provide casual spots to gather facing Yasaka Pagoda.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along Yasaka-dori in historic Higashiyama, quiet stone lanes lead directly to Hokan-ji Temple and the slopes of Kiyomizu-dera.
The rooms
Across three themed floors, bare concrete walls frame custom beds paired with dried botanicals, vintage folk tools, or contemporary art.
Lobby Lounge & Bar
The ground-floor concrete counter doubles as reception and an evening bar, pouring drinks beneath spherical pendant lights.
How it began
A 50-year-old reinforced concrete apartment block was repurposed in 2017, preserving its raw structural frame alongside rotating gallery exhibitions.
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The medals
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.