Kyoto, JapanDowntown Kyoto
The Gate Hotel Kyoto Takasegawa
Restored schoolhouse sanctuary
Downtown Kyoto Kyoto, Japan
Renovated
2020
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
Restored schoolhouse sanctuary
Guests unwind around outdoor fire pits on the third-floor patio, sipping wine as dusk falls across the courtyard.
What it’s good at
Notable
Minimalist interiors by SCDA Architects integrating warm oak joinery, raw stone, and expansive Higashiyama mountain vistas.
Notable
Preserved 1928 elementary school architecture, original timber fittings, and repurposed classroom spaces in the heritage wing.
Listed
Situated along the Takasegawa canal, offering morning zazen and traditional cultural workshops in a preserved tatami hall.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The canal-side address puts you steps from Kawaramachi Station and the lantern-lit dining alleys of Pontocho.
The rooms
Schoolhouse Wing rooms occupy original 1920s classrooms with high ceilings, while the main wing frames Higashiyama mountain views.
The gym
- Gym
- Fitness room equipped with treadmills and exercise bikes.
Restaurant
Anchor Kyoto
Floor-to-ceiling windows and an outdoor terrace on the eighth floor look out over the Kyoto skyline.
Lobby Lounge & Bar
Stools line an illuminated timber counter, where drinks are poured against floor-to-ceiling night views of the city.
How it began
Built in 1928 as Rissei Elementary School, Kyoto's oldest reinforced concrete schoolhouse reopened in 2020 as a sleek hotel.
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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.