Kyoto, Japan

Aman Kyoto

Set in a secret garden at the heart of a forest, Aman Kyoto rests a stone’s throw from Kyoto’s golden Kinkaku-ji Temple and 16 other Unesco World Heritage Sites. The resort is nonetheless a secluded world apart, with light-filled suites and pavilions set in tranquil glades and its steaming private onsen offering healing in the Aman Spa.

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Surrounding Natural Environment Reflected in Glass - Aman Kyoto, Japan

Exterior, Washigamine Pavilion - Aman Kyoto, Japan

View from Washigamine Pavilion - Aman Kyoto, Japan

Accommodation

Rooms & Pavilions

Embracing a minimalist ryokan aesthetic, Aman Kyoto's Suites and Pavilions frame their spectacular natural surroundings in the resort's secret forest.

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Wellness

Onsen bathing at the Aman Spa

Dating back to the sixth century and known for its health-giving benefits, the ritual of onsen bathing can still be experienced today at Aman Kyoto, in the healing waters of the resort’s onsen bathing pools.

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Dining

A heritage of creativity

Sample the peerless art of Japanese hospitality at Taka-An, or savour Western and local cuisines at the convivial Living Pavilion, with its fire-warmed interiors and breathtaking garden terrace.

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celebrations

Host the perfect event

Surrounded by nature, Aman Kyoto's secluded sanctuary forms an unrivalled backdrop for weddings, events and celebrations.

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Stay and Dine

Whether seeking a spiritual retreat or journey of exploration, Aman Kyoto’s secret garden setting offers a captivating base from which to discover Japan’s most celebrated sights.

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Experiences

Aman Kyoto Journeys

The hidden gardens of Aman Kyoto are the starting point for countless inspiring journeys into the secrets of Japan’s ancient imperial capital. Aman has privileged access to an array of temples and transformative cultural encounters – out of reach for most travellers.

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Getting here

Aman Kyoto is situated in a secret garden at the foothills of the iconic Hidari Daimonji mountain, in Kyoto's northern Takagamine district, about 30 minutes by car from Kyoto Station. It is a one-hour drive from Osaka International Airport or a two-hour drive or 90-minute express train ride from Kansai International Airport to Kyoto Station.