The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection
Sakyo Ward, Kyoto
“Showa modernist sanctuary”
Vibe
The low-rise ring of concrete and glass opens directly inward onto a secluded Japanese courtyard garden with a koi pond.
“Showa modernist sanctuary”
Togo Murano's circular Showa modernist masterpiece wrapped around a central landscaped courtyard garden and pond.
Four decades hosting diplomatic delegations and civic gatherings beside the Kyoto International Conference Center.
Traditional tea ceremonies inside the Sukiya-style garden pavilion alongside guided property architectural tours.
Beside Takaragaike Park in Rakuhoku, a short walk from Kokusaikaikan Station and the conference center.
Rooms
Expansive picture windows look out onto the Takaragaike forest canopy, paired with deep soaking tubs and custom mid-century furnishings.
Wellness
Guests have access to an on-site fitness room, with rental bicycles available to explore the scenic trails of Takaragaike Park.
Backstory
Completed in 1986, the property represents one of the final and most celebrated masterworks by Showa modernist architect Togo Murano.
Eat & drink
Local Kyoto ingredients define French plates at Ito-Zakura, while a garden Sukiya pavilion hosts traditional tea ceremonies and Bar Ascot pours whisky.
The neighborhood
Set in peaceful Rakuhoku beside Takaragaike Park, the grounds are steps from Kokusaikaikan Station and the Kyoto International Conference Center.
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