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 steaming onsen offering healing in the Aman Spa.

Accommodation

Rooms & Pavilions

Embracing a minimalist ryokan aesthetic, Suites and Pavilions frame their spectacular natural surroundings

Experiences

Secret Garden

Aman Kyoto shares its forested slopes with nearby UNESCO-protected ‘Golden Temple’ - sixteen other World Heritage Sites are located nearby.

Dining

Taka-An

Taka-an is a culinary homage to the artist and polymath Honami Koetsu – his artistic legacy is explored and expressed through food and hospitality.

Wellness

Wellness Escape

Enjoy complimentary daily breakfast and a 90-minute body massage with a two-night stay in Aman Kyoto’s serene setting.

Experiences

Cultural Immersion

The hidden gardens of Aman Kyoto are the starting point for countless inspiring journeys into the secrets of Japan’s ancient imperial capital. No fewer than 17 awe-inducing Unesco World Heritage sites are within easy reach, and Aman has privileged access to an array of temples and transformative cultural encounters – out of reach for most travellers.

Offer

Ryokan Inspired Retreat

Bathe in healing onsen and enjoy complimentary daily breakfast, a seasonal set dinner and a yoga or meditation experience in the calming environment of Aman Kyoto.

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.