See the Splendour of a Japanese Autumn at Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel

  • October 22, 2015
See the Splendour of a Japanese Autumn at Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel
From mid November to mid December, in the city's Arashiyama area the temple trees and the forested mountains become drenched in rich reds, ambers and golds.

Secluded amidst Japanese Maples and Cherry Blossoms, Suiran is situated on the riverside with sweeping views of the hills. The hotel occupies part of the grounds of Tenryuji Temple; a World Heritage site that formerly housed “Rantei”, a well-known traditional Japanese ryokan – a type of traditional Japanese inn.

Once the capital of Japan, Kyoto is home to 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, over 1.600 Buddhist temples and around 400 a Shinto shrines. Located in the Arashiyama district in the western part of Kyoto, Suiran offers the perfect hideout to explore all these cultural delights by foot. Admire coral-coloured trees in the 14th century Tenryujji Temple Zen Garden (ranked first among Kyoto's five great Zen temples), stroll around the Japanese Garden at Hogonin and experience the famed Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.

Featuring 39 luxuriously appointed guestrooms inspired by traditional ryokan-style accommodation, Suiran offers unparalleled views of the natural landscape. After a day of leaf peeping and exploring, guests can immerse themselves in the rejuvenating power of local Arashiyama spa water in the hotel's private open-air bath in the spa. Containing rich minerals, the hot spa water cures fatigue and stiffness, whilst cleansing and beautifying the skin.

An autumn stay in a Superior Room with a private balcony at Suiran is from £434 (JPY Â¥80,000) per room per night room only, based on two people sharing, including taxes.

To book visit: www.luxurycollection.com/suiran.

For a guide on Kyoto's best leaf peeping spots visit:
https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3953.html