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Jun 18, 2026
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4 min read
A private Noh stage, hillside gardens, and villa-like calm create a rare pocket of stillness in crowded Higashiyama.
Jun 3, 2026
3 min read
Conveniently situated among the city's historic temples, shrines, and palaces, the 81-room property serves as both an ideal base for exploring Japan's cultural capital and a welcome retreat from the crowds.
Mar 9, 2026
2 min read
At once social and serene, it’s where in-the-know out-of-towners go to slow down, swim, sip cocktails, and, eventually, snooze.
Feb 17, 2026
Experience the Ace Hotel Kyoto, where mid-century Americana style meets Japanese craftsmanship.
May 24, 2025
Tucked in Gion, The Shinmonzen is a nine-room Kyoto hideaway blending Tadao Ando architecture with refined interiors and serene, design-forward charm.
Jan 28, 2025
Across from Nijo Castle, this serene Kyoto stay balances centuries-old craftsmanship with deeply modern luxury.
Jan 15, 2025
A Tokyo icon reborn, The Okura pairs exacting Japanese hospitality with a masterful nod to its mid-century past.
Nov 8, 2024
A 1930s Kyoto school becomes a serene heritage hotel with private baths, pagoda views, and an irresistible rooftop bar.
Apr 29, 2023
A hotel review of Fuji Speedway Hotel by a travel journalist who writes for Hotels Above Par.
