Kyoto, Japan

Aman Kyoto

A Kyoto resort set in a secret garden at the heart of a forest, Aman's second Japanese sanctuary rests a stone’s throw from the city's golden Kinkaku-ji Temple and 16 other UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The resort is nonetheless a secluded world apart, evoking the intimacy of a traditional ryokan in Kyoto with steaming private onsen and light-filled suites and pavilions set in tranquil glades.

Minimalist interior suite at Aman Kyoto with warm timber tones, natural light, and simple furnishings.
A guest walks along a tree-lined garden path at Aman Kyoto, filtered sunlight illuminating the verdant foliage overhead.
Serene bedroom at Aman Kyoto with twin beds, warm lighting, and traditional Japanese architectural details.
Outdoor aperitif setting at Aman Kyoto with fire pit, seating and verdant garden backdrop.
Suite bathroom at Aman Kyoto with wooden vanity, vertical window blinds, and minimalist Japanese-inspired design.
Aman Kyoto Suite with large windows overlooking garden, wooden desk, and minimalist furnishings.
Therapist preparing a wellness treatment at Aman Kyoto spa in Japan.
Serene wellness spa treatment room at Aman Kyoto with a massage bed, soft lighting, and garden views through large windows.
Living Pavilion at Aman Kyoto surrounded by autumn foliage and forest trees.
Person practising morning yoga on stone pathway surrounded by moss-covered walls and forest at Aman Kyoto.
Two chefs stand behind a wooden counter at Aman Kyoto, with empty dining chairs lined in front.
Taka-An exterior at dusk, illuminated wooden lattice doors and warm interior lighting, Aman Kyoto.
Illuminated paper lanterns at Aman Kyoto's Living Pavilion, glowing softly against the darkness.
Aman Kyoto's Living Pavilion dining space with wooden tables, paper lanterns, and central fireplace.
Silhouetted tea ceremony utensils arranged on a low table at Aman Kyoto, with garden views beyond latticed windows.
Wooden chairs lined up before a gold-panelled wall at Aman Kyoto's Taka-An dining venue.
Private dining room at Aman Kyoto with shoji screens and garden views, featuring a low wooden table and seating.
Wooden pathway lined with golden-leafed trees leading through temple grounds at Aman Kyoto.
Visitor admiring autumn foliage through a temple pavilion at Aman Kyoto.
Man in profile before gold-toned artwork depicting bare branches at Aman Kyoto.
Woman in cream kimono arranging flowers in traditional Japanese room at Aman Kyoto.
A hand arranging fresh flowers and branches in a dark vessel at Aman Kyoto.
Tree-lined pathway at Aman Kyoto with autumn foliage and lanterns at dusk.
Autumn foliage surrounds a traditional Japanese structure at Aman Kyoto, with red and golden leaves framing the garden.
Susuki Room at Aman Kyoto, with wooden platform seating, ikebana arrangement, and garden views through glass doors.
Sunlit woodland garden with moss-covered stones and a small stream at Aman Kyoto.
Aman Kyoto, Japan - Sakura Season
Aman Kyoto's Living Pavilion exterior at dusk, with lanterns illuminating a linear water feature beneath overhanging trees.

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. 

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1 Okitayama Washimine-cho Kita-ku
Kita-ku, Kyoto
603-8458
Japan
  • Airport Osaka International Airport
  • Transfer A one-hour drive
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