Togetsutei
Arashiyama Nakaoshitacho, Nishikyo, Kyoto
Vibe
Tatami corridors and cedar pillars welcome travelers to a classic ryokan that has anchored the southern bank of the Katsura River since 1897.
“Riverside onsen household”
Meiji-era ryotei inn welcoming guests at the foot of Togetsukyo Bridge since 1897.
Seasonal Kyoto kaiseki featuring artisan Morika tofu and rooms framed by handcrafted Saga tatami.
Over a century of continuous ryokan hospitality and milestone banqueting beside the Katsura River.
At the southern foot of Togetsukyo Bridge, steps from Arashiyama Park and Tenryu-ji Temple.
Rooms
Framed by Kitayama cedar and hand-printed Kyo-karakami wallpaper, traditional tatami rooms feature deep Hinoki cypress tubs or open-air Shigaraki ceramic baths.
Wellness
The indoor Miyabi no Yu baths and private Tsukiyomi no Yu tub are fed by the silky, alkaline waters of Arashiyama Onsen.
Backstory
Originally established as a culinary inn in 1897, the property spans three wings connected by quiet subterranean paths beneath Arashiyama.
Eat & drink
Multi-course kaiseki dinners feature seasonal Kyo-yasai and handmade tofu from Saga artisan Morika, alongside daytime riverside brews at Togetsu Café.
The neighborhood
Togetsukyo Bridge and the Katsura River sit directly outside, with the Tenryu-ji temple gardens and Arashiyama bamboo grove a short walk away.
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