The Screen Hotel
Shimogoryomaecho, Nakagyo, Kyoto
MICHELIN Guide
Vibe
A quiet, gallery-like hideaway where traditional ryokan aesthetics meet bold contemporary design, drawing creative travelers who prefer intimate spaces.
“Bespoke designer curio”
Thirteen bespoke rooms individually conceived by thirteen different Japanese and international contemporary designers.
Crafts and motifs by Japanese creators reflecting Kyoto traditions across thirteen individualized guest sanctuaries.
A compact lounge and seasonal terrace bar offering drinks for quiet evening conversations.
Near Kyoto Imperial Palace and Teramachi Street by Kamo River
Rooms
Thirteen distinct rooms were created by thirteen different designers, each interpreting Kyoto craft through bespoke furniture, varied textures, and unique layouts.
Backstory
Opened in 2008, the property commissioned thirteen Japanese and international creators to individually shape every guest room as a distinct work of art.
Eat & drink
An intimate lounge bar and an open-air seasonal rooftop terrace provide quiet settings for evening drinks away from the busy streets.
The neighborhood
Quiet residential streets put you a short stroll from Kyoto Imperial Palace gardens, Teramachi antique shops, and the banks of the Kamo River.
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