Festive Season at Aman Kyoto

KYOTO, JAPAN

Ancient forests and UNESCO Heritage Sites form the backdrop to Aman Kyoto’s festive programme – a collection of celebratory experiences steeped in Japanese tradition.

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The Living Pavilion dining venue at Aman Kyoto, featuring wooden interiors, a central stone fireplace, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking gardens.
Highlights showcase Kyoto’s rich culture, spanning themed daily afternoon tea and evening aperitifs to an intimate sushi-making experience. Then, welcome New Year with a traditional lion dance – a joyful symbol of anticipated new beginnings.
Hand drizzling sauce over a plated dish at Aman Kyoto's Christmas dinner service.
Hirai beef oju kaiseki dish served at Aman Kyoto, plated on black ceramic against wooden counter.
Outdoor onsen at Aman Kyoto with natural rock pool, wooden slatted ceiling and garden views.
Principal bedroom at Aman Kyoto with wooden slat walls, platform bed, and natural light filtering through sheer curtains.
Hands arranging yellow flowers in a dark vessel at Aman Kyoto, with sunlight casting shadows across the tatami mat.
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Festive Highlights

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Dining

The Flavours of Winter

From Taka-An’s seasonal snow crab omakase to hands-on sushi making guided by Aman Kyoto’s chefs, winter brings a host of culinary experiences to discover. Fireside dining showcases the flavours of the season, while carefully sourced ingredients and Japanese culinary traditions offer a taste of winter in Kyoto through both intimate dinners and interactive experiences.
Traditional tea room at Aman Kyoto with wooden beams, shoji screens and calligraphy scroll.

Experiences

The Art of Stillness

Discover Japanese culture through a traditional tea ceremony guided by a tea master, creative sessions with a Japanese artist and zazen meditation led by a Zen monk. Each experience offers a different perspective on the country’s enduring traditions, inviting moments of creativity and contemplation as a new year unfolds.
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Events & Celebrations

Rituals to Celebrate the New Year

From traditional Osechi cuisine to mochi pounding and Kakizome calligraphy, Japan’s time-honoured rituals mark the arrival of a new year. At Aman Kyoto, guests are invited to discover these enduring customs first-hand, coming together through food, creativity and celebration while embracing the spirit of renewal that accompanies the beginning of the year.

Plan your stay

Contact us to make a reservation and secure your stay at Aman Kyoto’s rooms and pavilions. Aman’s multilingual Reservations team are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.