Arashiyama Kyoto, Japan
Opened
2015
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Heritage WellnessOutside the door
The house
MarriottRiverside ryokan sanctum
Kimono-clad hosts welcome arriving guests with local sencha before leading them past manicured gardens along the Hozu River.
“The original buildings, which now house the restaurants and lobby, are constructed around beautifully manicured Japanese gardens.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Personalized tea check-ins, kimono-clad hosts, private rickshaw transfers, and in-room hot spring baths ensure attentive hospitality.
Remarkable
Restored 1899 Meiji villa Enmei-kaku and the 1910 thatched pavilion Hasshoken anchor the historic temple grounds.
Notable
Private open-air cedar onsen baths fed by natural Arashiyama hot springs offer secluded garden bathing.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Softer Volumes and AFAR.
Suiran’s collection of rooms and suites, housed in a three-story Japanese estate, are a seamless blend of traditional décor and modern comforts.
“Drawing on the minimal design principles of a traditional Japanese ryokan, Suiran’s guest rooms feature tatami mat flooring and black lacquer furniture.”
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The retreat borders Tenryu-ji Temple on Arashiyama's western edge, minutes on foot from the Sagano Bamboo Grove and Togetsukyo Bridge.
The rooms
Select rooms and suites feature private open-air cedar onsen baths fed by mineral-rich Arashiyama spring water, alongside tatami flooring and lacquer accents.
The onsen
Soak slowly.
Natural thermal waters from Arashiyama feed open-air stone and cypress tubs set in enclosed garden courtyards.
The spa
Two private spa suites pair green tea scrubs and jade stone facials with views onto rocky garden courtyards.
Restaurant
Café Hassui
The 1910 thatched pavilion opens onto a river terrace serving matcha and Japanese afternoon tea.
you’ll walk down a narrow cobbled riverside street alongside Old World boats and pass under a thatched gate into perfectly manicured Japanese gardens.
At the table
Evening brings complimentary champagne receptions along the garden path, and Kyo-Suiran serves French-influenced kaiseki in the historic villa.
How it began
The riverside estate occupies former Tenryu-ji grounds, preserving the 1899 summer villa of industrialist Baron Shozo Kawasaki alongside a 1910 poets pavilion.
“a 39-room retreat along the Hozu River in Arashiyama, with tatami-floored rooms, manicured gardens, clay-tiled Meiji-era roofs, and hot spring baths.”
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How we rate hotels.
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.