Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Outside the door
Riverside onsen household
Tatami corridors and cedar pillars set a quiet rhythm at this riverside ryokan, looking out over the rushing waters of the Katsura.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Meiji-era ryokan welcoming guests at the southern foot of Togetsukyo Bridge continuously since 1897.
Remarkable
Time-honored ryokan hospitality, communal thermal bathing, and multi-generational seasonal kaiseki banquets along the quiet river.
Remarkable
Seasonal Kyoto kaiseki with artisan Morika tofu and rooms lined with handcrafted Saga Fujimoto tatami.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Step outside to cross Togetsukyo Bridge, trace the wooded footpaths up Mount Ogura, or reach Tenryu-ji and the bamboo grove in minutes.
The rooms
Lined with handcrafted Saga tatami and Kitayama cedar, traditional rooms feature woodblock-printed screens, with select suites adding deep cypress or ceramic tubs.
The onsen
Soak slowly.
Natural alkaline waters fill the granite indoor baths of Miyabi no Yu, alongside private reservable soaking pools.
At the table
Kaiseki banquets center on seasonal river sweetfish and local vegetables, followed by morning yudofu hot pot from artisan Morika.
How it began
Founded in 1897 as a culinary inn at Togetsukyo Bridge, the ryokan connects its riverside and mountainside wings via an underground passage.
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Gold
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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.