01
Aman Kyoto
Kyoto
Pavilions hidden in a forgotten forest garden at the foot of the northern hills, near the Golden Pavilion.
Boutique hotel · Kyoto, Japan
Sowaka
A restored Higashiyama townhouse ryokan near Yasaka Shrine, with some rooms opening onto private Zen gardens.
The hotel
A restored Higashiyama townhouse ryokan near Yasaka Shrine, with some rooms opening onto private Zen gardens.
- Destination
- Kyoto, Japan
- Setting
- Old town & heritage
More boutique hotels in Kyoto
02
Genji Kyoto
Kyoto
A small, warmly run hotel facing the Kamo River, with staff who are generous with dining tips and reservations.
03
Hoshinoya Kyoto
Kyoto
From $473/ night
A riverside retreat in Arashiyama reached by private boat, with rooms looking over the Oi River and wooded hills.