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Togetsutei

Togetsutei

Arashiyama Nakaoshitacho, Nishikyo, Kyoto


Heritage Local Classic
Central

Opened 1897   Renovated 2014   $$$

Togetsutei — vibe

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”

Heritage

Meiji-era ryotei inn welcoming guests at the foot of Togetsukyo Bridge since 1897.

Local

Seasonal Kyoto kaiseki featuring artisan Morika tofu and rooms framed by handcrafted Saga tatami.

Classic

Over a century of continuous ryokan hospitality and milestone banqueting beside the Katsura River.

Central

At the southern foot of Togetsukyo Bridge, steps from Arashiyama Park and Tenryu-ji Temple.

Togetsutei — rooms

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.

Togetsutei — wellness

Wellness

The indoor Miyabi no Yu baths and private Tsukiyomi no Yu tub are fed by the silky, alkaline waters of Arashiyama Onsen.

Togetsutei — backstory

Backstory

Originally established as a culinary inn in 1897, the property spans three wings connected by quiet subterranean paths beneath Arashiyama.

Togetsutei — eat & drink

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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