SHIRO 大丸京都店

Tucked away in a serene alley, this traditional Kyoto restaurant offers exquisite sukiyaki featuring melt-in-your-mouth wagyu, served in private tatami rooms with calming river views.

Nestled in a stylishly repurposed 1920s building, this hip hotel offers spacious rooms with record players, trendy dining, and prime access to Kyoto's coolest spots.

Nestled along the serene Katsura River in the Arashiyama district, Suiran blends modern luxury with traditional Japanese charm, featuring rooms with private onsens and stunning garden views.

Refined quarters in a high-end hotel with an Ayurvedic spa, dining & a cafe/bar, plus outdoor pools. Set at the foot of the Takagamine Mountains, this high-end hotel beside the Tenjin River is 13 minutes' walk from Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion, an 18-minute walk from the Daitoku-ji temple complex and 103 km from Kansai International Airport. Sophisticated rooms feature Wi-Fi, flat-screens and minibars, as well as daybeds. Upgraded rooms offer private gardens and/or sitting areas. Suites add living rooms and/or whirlpool tubs. Room service is available. Amenities include an airy restaurant, and a cafe/bar with a riverside terrace, plus a 24-hour gym, outdoor pools, and an Ayurvedic spa that has a geothermal pool. Breakfast is also available.

Nestled in a traditional Kyoto townhouse, this Bib Gourmand soba spot serves up deliciously unique 'Atsumori-soba' in a cozy atmosphere.

The Nishijin Textile Center in Kyoto is a vibrant hub of exquisite kimonos, intricate textiles, and live weaving demos, perfect for any textile enthusiast.

A cozy, rustic coffee haven in Kyoto, this husband-and-wife gem serves up smooth brews and delightful toast, perfect for riverside picnics.

Dive into an intimate kaiseki experience at this cozy Kyoto gem, where a talented chef crafts innovative dishes from seasonal ingredients and rare fish.

Nestled on the charming Shirakawa stream in Gion, this enchanting Edo-period ryokan features traditional rooms with stunning garden views, exceptional kaiseki dining, and unparalleled hospitality that makes every guest feel like royalty.

A serene, minimalist gem, this kaiseki eatery crafts artful, seasonal menus that showcase local ingredients and a friendly, story-driven dining experience.