The Celestine Hotel Gion
Komatsucho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto
“Refined Gion sanctuary”
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Vibe
Sukiya-inspired architecture sets a calm tone on a quiet side street near historic Kennin-ji Temple.
“Refined Gion sanctuary”
Evening tea and sake in the guest lounge paired with attentive service and spacious rooms.
Modern sukiya-style architecture incorporating washi paper screens, dark cedar woodwork, and tranquil sunken courtyards.
Traditional tempura served by historic Endo Yasaka, footsteps from the moss gardens of Kennin-ji Temple.
On a quiet Gion side street steps from Kennin-ji Temple
Rooms
Restrained modern interiors feature soft natural textures and low-slung furnishings rooted in traditional Japanese design.
Backstory
Opened in 2017, the property draws structural inspiration from traditional sukiya-style tea house architecture.
Wellness
A subterranean public bathhouse features floor-to-ceiling glass looking out onto a sunken Japanese garden.
Eat & drink
A dedicated tea lounge offers matcha and light snacks throughout the afternoon.
The neighborhood
Set on a quiet Komatsucho lane, Kennin-ji Temple sits just steps away across the street.
“The Celestine Kyoto Gion is unmistakably a contemporary luxury hotel... seamlessly integrates the look and feel of modern luxury hospitality with the tranquility and ease of ryokan life.”
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