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Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Kodaiji, Kyoto

Opened 2015   $$$$

“Arashiyama riverside sanctuary”

Heritage Luxe Local
Quiet

MICHELIN Guide · Forbes Travel Guide · Softer Volumes

Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel — vibe

Vibe

A quiet riverside estate where guests arrive by private rickshaw along the forested banks of the Hozu River.

“Arashiyama riverside sanctuary”

Heritage

Preserved late-Edo tea pavilion and the 1899 Meiji-era villa Enmei-kaku anchoring tranquil riverside grounds.

Luxe

Complimentary rickshaw arrivals, evening champagne alongside the Hozu River, and private open-air onsen cypress baths.

Local

French-accented kaiseki feasts served in an authentic Meiji salon overlooking a centuries-old landscaped garden.

Quiet

Along the Hozu River bank in Arashiyama near bamboo groves

Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel — rooms

Rooms

Suites feature private open-air hot spring baths fed by natural thermal waters, looking out to moss gardens.

Backstory

Opened in 2015, the property centers on a restored 1899 Meiji-era estate originally built as a summer residence.

Wellness

Private spa pavilions offer open-air thermal baths surrounded by pine foliage and local Arashiyama stone.

The neighborhood

Steps from Arashiyama’s bamboo grove, the property opens directly onto the peaceful banks of the Hozu River.

“Hidden in the west end of Kyoto, Suiran awaits guests with the promise of an unforgettable visit in the city renowned as the cultural center...” 
MICHELIN Guide · 1 Key · 2024
“First impressions count for a lot, and the one you'll get at Suiran, A Luxury Collection Hotel doesn't disappoint...” 
Forbes Travel Guide · Four-Star · 2024
“Mirroring the tranquillity of adjacent Hozu River, Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel is a treasured collection of 39 guestrooms...” 
Softer Volumes · Featured

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