Edo-era wooden quarters
Dark timber corridors, seasonal ikebana arrangements, and Taisho-era antiques set an unhurried rhythm shaped by generations of family hospitality.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Wooden architecture dating to 1831, appointed with preserved sukiya woodwork and romantic Taisho-era antique furnishings throughout.
Remarkable
Generations of unbroken family hospitality, where dedicated attendants present multi-course kaiseki and prepare evening futon bedding.
Remarkable
A traditional ryokan stay featuring fifteen-course seasonal Kyoto kaiseki and cedar-scented communal bathhouse soaking rituals.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Guests enjoy comfortable rooms with traditional tatami flooring and futon bedding which is whisked away in preparation for breakfasts…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Kamo River sits just a short walk away in southern Higashiyama, with historic temple lanes and Kiyomizu-Gojo Station close by.
The rooms
Woven cedar ceilings and sliding shoji screens look onto the garden, paired with tatami flooring and private deep hinoki soaking tubs.
The baths
Gender-separated communal bathhouses have aromatic cypress soaking tubs, timber-paneled walls, and stone floors with wooden wash stools.
At the table
Seasonal Kyoto kaiseki dinners arrive course by course in your room, served on low lacquer tables by dedicated personal attendants.
How it began
Founded in 1831 during the late Edo period, this wooden inn has welcomed travelers under the care of one family for generations.
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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.