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Retreat into solitude and savour the tranquility at Aman Kyoto. Pristinely perched in the core of a once-forgotten secret garden, this oasis is a heavenly enclave in the heart of a 32-hectare forest. It is the perfect gateway to iconic Kyoto wonders being a stone’s throw from golden Kinkaku-ji Temple and 16 other UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is the ideal destination to find warm solace while leveraging the surrounding quietness and world-class amenities to refresh your mind, body, and soul. Accommodation is lavish in light-filled rooms, suites, and pavilions set in the woods, playing a modern ode to the antique Japanese Ryokan Inn style. More captivating is the fantastic vistas each interior space offers to the magical scenery, lush in shrubs and glorifying nature in its purest form. Wellness ...
Retreat into solitude and savour the tranquility at Aman Kyoto. Pristinely perched in the core of a once-forgotten secret garden, this oasis is a heavenly enclave in the heart of a 32-hectare forest. It is the perfect gateway to iconic Kyoto wonders being a stone’s throw from golden Kinkaku-ji Temple and 16 other UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is the ideal destination to find warm solace while leveraging the surrounding quietness and world-class amenities to refresh your mind, body, and soul. Accommodation is lavish in light-filled rooms, suites, and pavilions set in the woods, playing a modern ode to the antique Japanese Ryokan Inn style. More captivating is the fantastic vistas each interior space offers to the magical scenery, lush in shrubs and glorifying nature in its purest form. Wellness is a priority in Japanese culture, and the Aman Kyoto takes it up a notch with its steaming private onsen (outdoor and indoor onsen), treatment rooms, and a deluxe spa lounge. Literally taste Japanese hospitality at the Taka-An and Living Pavillion restaurants, where seasoned chefs deliver sumptuous western and local cuisines in a set menu. Explore Aman Kyoto and its surroundings, where hidden gardens set the pace for an awe-inspiring journey into the best-kept secrets of the ancient Japanese imperial capital.
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Aman Kyoto is situated in a secret garden at the foothills of the iconic Hidari Daimonji mountain, in Kyoto's northern Takagamine district, about 30 minutes by car from Kyoto Station. It is a one-hour drive from Osaka International Airport or a two-hour drive or 90-minute express train ride from Kansai International Airport to Kyoto Station.
This resort is outfitted with rooms and pavilions and a suite that are reminiscent of traditional Ryokan with minimalistic structures and light-filled interiors with space, surrounded by nature, perfectly imbibing an astute sense of tranquility at every corner
Pavilions: Choose between the two-bedroom Washigamine and Takagamine Pavillions, offering majestic views of the surrounding quietness and natural splendour. Both pavilions feature king-size or twin beds, Tokonoma alcoves, floor-to-ceiling windows, a private bar, private meditation gardens, kitchen facilities, and many other stately amenities. The Pavilions are Ryokan-inspired in design, spanning between 226 sq m (2432 ...
Pavilions: Choose between the two-bedroom Washigamine and Takagamine Pavillions, offering majestic views of the surrounding quietness and natural splendour. Both pavilions feature king-size or twin beds, Tokonoma alcoves, floor-to-ceiling windows, a private bar, private meditation gardens, kitchen facilities, and many other stately amenities. The Pavilions are Ryokan-inspired in design, spanning between 226 sq m (2432 ft) and 241 sq m (2594 sq ft) of luxury accommodation space.
Suite: Takasuitegamine suite, a one-bedroom living and luxury space sitting on an elevated land and occupying 165 sq m (1776 sq ft) of real estate. Features a traditional Japanese tatami bedroom and flooring, Western dining room, living room, floor-to-ceiling windows, king-size or twin bed, private meditation gardens, Tokonoma alcoves, and more contemporary facilities.
Rooms: Choose between Hotaru, Kaede, Nara, and Suzuki Ryokan-inspired rooms with views of maples, moss-covered gardens and stones, forest hillsides, and a partial city view. All rooms are 60 sq m (646 sq ft), facing the west except the susuki east-facing room. All are light-filled, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, Tokonoma alcoves, king-size or twin beds, a bathroom with a Hinoki Japanese bath, a coffee maker and bar, and a living area with relaxation spots.
Embark on a cuisine voyage and experience pleasant food culture shocks at Aman Kyoto with the culinary options on display here. Dine in Take-An restaurant and let the renowned executive Chef Shinichicro Takagi take you on an artistic, cultural and horizon-expanding journey embedded in his culinary masterpieces from a set menu that features a blend of local delicacies, reflecting exceptional Japanese hospitality. Flip the page and dine at the Living Pavilion restaurant, where local and western meals, inspired by Kyoto’s stunning food culture, promise to stun your palates. Fire-warmed interiors and a magnificent terrace perfect the ambiance for an ...
Embark on a cuisine voyage and experience pleasant food culture shocks at Aman Kyoto with the culinary options on display here. Dine in Take-An restaurant and let the renowned executive Chef Shinichicro Takagi take you on an artistic, cultural and horizon-expanding journey embedded in his culinary masterpieces from a set menu that features a blend of local delicacies, reflecting exceptional Japanese hospitality. Flip the page and dine at the Living Pavilion restaurant, where local and western meals, inspired by Kyoto’s stunning food culture, promise to stun your palates. Fire-warmed interiors and a magnificent terrace perfect the ambiance for an exclusive dining experience. The menu changes according to the seasons, and you're spoilt for options in more ways than you can imagine.
Embark on an unparalleled expedition to achieve inner peace and healing at Aman Kyoto. Treat your soul and body to the warmth and soothing feeling of the healing spring waters in onsen bathing pools and facilities. Relax, heal, and rejuvenate your body while a range of treatments in three private treatments suites ensures your wellness status is out of this world. Experience body-healing herbal baths, rejuvenate your facial skin with nourishing algae gold facials, pamper your skin with essential oils, and benefit from the power of a shiatsu massage. Start your day and ride the wave till the end ...
Embark on an unparalleled expedition to achieve inner peace and healing at Aman Kyoto. Treat your soul and body to the warmth and soothing feeling of the healing spring waters in onsen bathing pools and facilities. Relax, heal, and rejuvenate your body while a range of treatments in three private treatments suites ensures your wellness status is out of this world. Experience body-healing herbal baths, rejuvenate your facial skin with nourishing algae gold facials, pamper your skin with essential oils, and benefit from the power of a shiatsu massage. Start your day and ride the wave till the end with the refreshing ambiance of greenery as you awaken your body and soul with yoga sessions to keep your soul and body in tune.
Start with the hidden gardens of Aman Kyoto into a fascinating and awe-stimulating voyage of the best-kept secrets in this ancient Japanese imperial capital. The Takagamine area that hosts this resort is a secret garden, once abandoned, but spots a rich history as the hub of arts and culture of the 15th century Edo era. Meditate with Zen Buddhists and learn ancient meditation principles from monks. Step back in time with an invitation to the old tea house of Aman Kyoto, practice the Ikebana mindfulness technique, and experience the beautiful Japanese gardens, where art is wondrous. Visit the ...
Start with the hidden gardens of Aman Kyoto into a fascinating and awe-stimulating voyage of the best-kept secrets in this ancient Japanese imperial capital. The Takagamine area that hosts this resort is a secret garden, once abandoned, but spots a rich history as the hub of arts and culture of the 15th century Edo era. Meditate with Zen Buddhists and learn ancient meditation principles from monks. Step back in time with an invitation to the old tea house of Aman Kyoto, practice the Ikebana mindfulness technique, and experience the beautiful Japanese gardens, where art is wondrous. Visit the Uji tea plantation that brews the finest tea and learn about the 400 years of tradition behind it.
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