New Five Star Hotel to Open in Cultural Center of Kyoto

New Five Star Hotel to Open in Cultural Center of Kyoto

For more than 1,200 years since the emperor Kanmu moved the capital, Kyoto has been the center of culture, art and cuisine. Especially, Higashiyama ward is home to numerous national treasures and famous temples and shrines, including Kiyomizudera, a World Heritage Site, as well as Gion, an entertainment district famous for Geisha. Also, Higashiyama ward is surrounded by the Higashiyama mountain range and the Kamo river, you can stroll while enjoying seasonal beauty of nature.

THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA by Kyoto Tokyu Hotel, scheduled to open on July 7, 2022, is situated in a prime location where many cultural and artistic facilities are concentrated. This small luxury hotel is ideal for sightseeing and exploring Chionin temple, Heianjingu shrine and the national and city museums. This hotel is perfect for leisure visitors seeking a traditional and artistic Japanese atmosphere. All rooms are arranged around a central courtyard, allowing guests to see the Japanese garden from the comfort of their rooms. Once this area was the home of tea plantation, all guest rooms are equipped with a uniquely produced "tea box" (a set of original tea utensils), and guests can experience a part of the tea culture by brewing fresh Japanese tea. Built on the ruins of the primary school, the new Kyoto Tokyu Hotel features an outdoor foot spa, a 78 seat restaurant and bar, an elegant tea bar, and three private bathes available for guests to relax and unwind after a long day of travel.

BOOKING

Number of guest rooms: 168 rooms, Double: 81 rooms, Twin: 80 rooms, Suite: 7 rooms. Rates: for one guest: from ¥14,000 with breakfast and service charge included, for two guests: from ¥20,000 with breakfast and service charge included. Taxes are exclusive. 10% commission. GDS code will be available soon. Book via the website www.tokyuhotelsjapan.com