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Aman Kyoto

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About Aman Kyoto

A serene, ryokan-style retreat in northern Kyoto where crowds become a distant memory.
In true Aman fashion, their Kyoto outpost is located in an utterly magical setting. Set within 80 acres of forest at the foot of the Hidari Daimonji Mountain, the hotel is well and truly hidden from the world in its own 'secret garden' where cedar, cherry and maple trees are made beautiful by every season and carpets of wild flowers line the meandering pathways. Tucked amongst the foliage, there is a collection of beautifully-crafted pavilions, housing restaurants, rooms and the spa. But, despite this delightfully removed location, the resort is only a short walk or bicycle ride away from many of Kyoto's highlights.
Kyoto , Japan
From $1.6K per person/per night
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The property

Making use of traditional, minimalist Japanese design, the Living Pavilion is home to the main restaurant, its walls lined withinky-black raku tiles. Seated around a circular fireplace, you'll be served an array of local and Western dishes (with a Kyoto flair) prepared with seasonal ingredients, some of which are foraged on-site. Taka-an offers authentic washoku cuisine while breakfast includes Japanese-style dishes like tamagoyaki rolled omelettes. The spa fits right into the surroundings with an open-air onsen and luxuriating, all-natural treatments.

The rooms

A modern reimagining of authentic ryokan inns, the rooms feature traditional elements like tatami mats, shoji screens, intricate scroll paintings and Wabi Sabi vases filled with blooms from the garden, all elevated in the Aman way. Speaking of which, floor-to-ceiling windows reveal a spectacular view — even from the bathtub. Wooden screens provide privacy in the bathroom and the Japanese-style tub certainly takes first prize (it's big enough to need two plugs!). Two of the pavilions can be booked exclusively, each with two bedrooms, a living area and kitchen.

Activities

Spend as much time as possible wandering through the pretty gardens — you can even enjoy a lesson in miniature garden design — in between admiring Kyoto's splendid sights. The famous Golden Pavilion is a short walk away, as is the Ryoanji Temple and its beautiful rock garden. A little further away, see the Zen gardens at the Ryugen-in Temple and marvel at the thousands of torii gates on the hills beyond the Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine. You can even enjoy a private Geisha performance in a traditional teahouse.
Why we love it

Why we love it

The setting is undeniably sublime with an onsen to unwind at and views that belong in a painting.
Insiders tip

Insiders Tip

There are a number of clandestine spots hidden within the forest where private dinners can be arranged.
Something to think about

Something to think about

Don't be mistaken by thinking this isn't a place for families. The hotel offers letter drawing, flower arranging and origami workshops for kids, and the private bicycle tour is a definite winner.
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How to book Aman Kyoto

How do I book Aman Kyoto?

Aman Kyoto can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Japan trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Japan trips featuring Aman Kyoto or get advice and suggestions from one of our Japan specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Aman Kyoto?

Stays at Aman Kyoto start from around $1.6K per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Aman Kyoto

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Kyoto

Get a glimpse of age-old traditions in Japan's erstwhile capital, a city of 1,000 temples.