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See the world, differently
Your passion for travel hasn’t waned – if anything, over the past couple of years, it’s grown deeper. And your purpose of travelling has also become clearer: to make memories that last a lifetime.

This itinerary was created by experts and is meant to inspire you. It is ready to be customized to suit your interests, tastes and budget so you can connect with local cultures and experience authentic travel on your own terms and departing whenever you choose. Journeys that are fully customized to your dreams and expectations, with your own expert private guides, in exceptional handpicked accommodations that always reflect your preferred style.

A trip to Japan will delight your senses and awaken your mind. This is a land filled with wondrous contrasts, from the ultramodern culture of its dense cities to the zen gardens and temples from its past. On a private-guided Japan tour, you will find yourself immersed and connected to local cultures and traditions with the help of our hand-picked local guides.

Inclusions
  • 14 night guided vacation
  • 14 night luxury accommodation
  • Breakfast each morning at your hotel, plus any meals indicated in the itinerary
  • Private transfers from the airport
  • Personalized, tailor- made journeys and expert planning from our local guides
  • Private drivers and guides throughout the tour
  • One suitcase and one carry-on per person for trip transfers
  • 24/7 in-destination support from our local office
Valid until February 28, 2025 from $12749 per person
Rate is in USD – per person based on double occupancy

Tour is customizable. Please contact us for more details.

Not Included:

  • International airfare and domestic airfare not mentioned on the itinerary
  • Visa(s)
  • Travel Insurance
  • Visas (unless noted)
  • Tips/Gratuities for services and experiences
  • Lunches, dinners and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), unless specified in the itinerary
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Personal charges such as laundry, phone calls, SIM cards or room service
  • Passport fees, immunization costs, and local departure taxes (when applicable)

Highlights
  • Immerse yourself in Japanese culture from mega-cities to historic alpine villages.
  • Relax at a traditional ryokan inn complete with on-site hot springs.
  • Cross the Japanese Alps by bullet train and take in the views.
  • Explore Japan’s samurai heritage in imperial Kanazawa.
  • Stay at a handpicked selection of premium accommodations.

Day 1: TOKYO

The Adventure Begins
Welcome to Tokyo! An English-speaking assistant will be waiting for you upon your arrival at the airport, holding a sign with your name on it. This representative will introduce you to your driver for a transfer back to your hotel.

Meet your driver for an enjoyable airport transfer with a private vehicle.

Where you’ll be staying: Park Hotel Tokyo (Deluxe Twin Room)

keio plaza tokyo

Day 2: TOKYO

Get a Lay of the Land
Spend a half day discovering Tokyo’s fascinating sites that juxtapose traditional temples and gardens with futuristic skyscrapers. With the help of your local guide, set out on the city’s comprehensive and user-friendly public transport system. Head to Asakusa, the city’s old town area. Soak up the atmosphere of traditional Tokyo of yesteryear, exploring Tokyo’s oldest and most popular temple, Sensoji Temple, also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple. Sensoji backs onto Nakamise, a shopping street that has provided temple visitors with a variety of traditional, local snacks and souvenirs for centuries.

Hop on the subway for a journey across the city to the Meiji Shrine, a shrine dedicated to the deified spirit of Emperor Meiji and a popular place for traditional Japanese weddings. Japan’s feudal era came to an end during the Meiji period, and the country found itself modernizing and westernizing during this time. If time permits, stroll along Omotesando shopping street, a broad tree-lined avenue home to the flagship stores of the world’s top fashion brands. At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel.

Please note that this tour includes a private guide. However, rather than traveling by private vehicle, you will explore Tokyo by making use of Tokyo’s efficient local transit system.

After years of traveling to and from Japan, our Destination Experts all agree that when traveling to the other side of the globe, we all need some time at leisure to acclimate to the new time zone, a fast-paced city, and a different country, culture, and way of life. Take this day to explore the city at your own pace or rest at your accommodations and set off tomorrow fresh-faced and ready to take in the incredibly country that is Japan with your private guide along side.

Please note: If you’re the type to ‘hit the ground running’ when you travel, simply let your Destination Expert know and they will help you choose the best tour for the first, full day of your time abroad.

Where you’ll be staying: Park Hotel Tokyo (Deluxe Twin Room)

Day 3: TOKYO

Cultural Immersion
This morning a guide will meet you at your hotel and take you to a “sumo beya” or sumo stable. There, you will have a peek behind the scenes at the world of sumo beya. All rikishi (wrestlers) belong to beyas, or sumo stables, where they live, train and eat. You will be able to visit one of these heya to get up close and personal with these giant men and watch their asa geiko (morning training).
The day begins in the early morning, when the lowest ranked men wake up and put in some practice before going about their assigned duties, which include cleaning the building and preparing the food for the main meal of the day. Higher ranked sekitori appear at a more reasonable hour, and they begin a practice session that runs from about 7am until about 10am. After several hours of warm up and technique practice, the wrestlers play an exciting “King of the Castle” game where one wrestler stays in the ring fighting bouts without any rest until he is defeated.
As the end time for training is in flux, the tour disbands at the stable. You will need to make your own onward arrangements.

Please note that you will have to sit on tatami matting. Seats are unavailable. Small children may not be allowed. Visitors are requested to observe absolute silence to not disturb the wrestlers.

This afternoon, explore three of Tokyo’s vibrant centers of youth fashion and pop culture with your private local guide. Begin in Shibuya, Tokyo’s main center for youth fashion and culture. Its streets are the birthplace of many of Japan’s fashion and entertainment trends and the area is also home to the famous five-way “scramble crossing”. The Shibuya Crossing is rumored to be the busiest intersection in the world. Next, travel to Harajuku and Takeshita-Dori (Cat Street). This famous street is lined with quirky fashion boutiques, cafes, and restaurants for your enjoyment. Harajuku caters to every imaginable style and is the epicenter of Japanese “kawaii”, the culture of cuteness. Continue to Akihabara, also known as Electric Town, an area that was originally famous for its many electronics shops. Akihabara is renowned as the center of Japan’s otaku culture, a culture of diehard fans in anime and manga fandom. Many shops and establishments devoted to anime and manga are now dispersed among the electronic stores in the district. At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel. Rather than traveling by private vehicle, you will explore Tokyo by making use of Tokyo’s efficient local transit system.

Where you’ll be staying: Park Hotel Tokyo (Deluxe Twin Room)

Akihabara Sumo Wrestlers

Day 4: TOKYO

A Sight To Behold
Uncover Edo Period history along with UNESCO-listed temples and shrines on a full day tour of Nikko with a private guide, using the local transit system. A guide will meet you at your accommodation in the morning and you’ll travel to Nikko together via Asakusa. On arrival to Nikko, walk the picturesque Shinkyo Bridge, a sacred bridge at the base of the Nikko Mountains, before being treated to a local lunch, catered to your preferences. Continue with a visit of the 17th century Toshogu Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site originally built as a mausoleum for Tokugawa Ieyasu, a famed warlord of the Tokugawa Shogunate. Revel in the beautiful forest setting as this lavish complex of gilded structures and ornate carvings unfolds before you. Finally, head to the beautiful Taiyuinbyo, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is a smaller but equally grand mausoleum dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu’s grandson is graced with slightly more modest features, a sign of respect for Ieyasu’s grandfather. After exploring Nikko, you and your guide will head back to Tokyo.

Please note that with this tour you will have a private guide, but rather than travelling by private vehicle, you will make use of Tokyo’s efficient local transit system.

Where you’ll be staying:Park Hotel Tokyo (Deluxe Twin Room)

Toshogu Shrine

Day 5: TOKYO TO TAKAYAMA TO NAGOYA

En Route
Meet your guide for a train station transfer with a private vehicle.
Board a train with service from Tokyo to Takayama, changing trains in Nagoya. The train ride is approximately 3 hours.
Upon arrival, an assistant will help you transfer smoothly from one to train to the next train.
Meet your driver for a train station transfer in a private vehicle.

Where you’ll be staying: Hidatei Hanaougi (Japanese Room w/ Garden & Onsen (Hijiri))

Hidatei Hanaougi

Day 6: TAKAYAMA

Tastes and Traditions
Delve into the unique atmosphere of Takayama and sample a variety of local delights. Set out with your private guide on a half-day adventure highlighting the town’s rich food history and culture. Located in the mountainous Gifu prefecture, Takayama is famous for its many well-preserved houses dating back to the Edo period. The town is sometimes referred to as “Small Kyoto” due its narrow streets and historical architecture. Takayama is also famous for its two incredible annual festivals, Sanno Matsuri and Hachiman Matsuri, which are considered to be two of the most beautiful festivals in all of Japan. Visit the town’s fascinating shops, where you can peruse and purchase a vast array of traditional goods. Gain insight into the many charms of this treasured and culturally rich Japanese locale.

Explore historic Takayama and discover an old merchant town brimming with tradition and culture. The city’s old town has been beautifully preserved from the Edo Period when Takayama once thrived as a wealthy merchant hub, now known as Sanmachi-dori. Easily distinguished by traditional architecture and storefronts, this historic district showcases plenty of shops and stalls of all kinds. This is the ideal place to seek out old-fashioned Japanese sweets, traditional crafts, and local specialties including mitarashi dango rice balls and skewered Hida beef. The city’s Sannomachi Street boasts plenty of old homes, shops, coffee houses and sake breweries – some of which have been in business for centuries. A site of interest is the beautiful Takayama Jinya, a historic building which once served as Takayama’s government office in the Edo Period. During this time, the city stood under direct control of the shogun due to its valuable timber resources. Other must-see locales include several historic sake breweries, easily recognized by sugidama (balls made of cedar branches) hung over their entrances.

Where you’ll be staying: Hidatei Hanaougi (Japanese Room w/ Garden & Onsen (Hijiri))

Takayama Takayama Sake

Day 7: TAKAYAMA

A Town Frozen in Time
Take a tour of Takayama with an expert local guide. Start the day with a visit to the local Miyagawa Market in the old town and browse the stands that sell anything from local crafts to farm products. Continue with a walk in the San-machi Suji district, the traditional home of Takayama merchants and sake brewers that looks almost exactly as it did centuries ago. Here, stroll among San-machi Suji’s atmospheric inns, shops and taverns; and stop by a sake brewery to enjoy a tasting of Japan’s national tipple made from Takayama’s renowned crystal-clear water. Visit the Takayama Jinya that historically served as the local government office and is now open to the public as a museum. Next, visit the Takayama Matsuri Yatai Kaika – a museum housing the age-old floats used in one of Japan’s most famous festivals: the Takayama Festival. Held twice a year, Takayama Festival has been declared a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Just adjacent to the Yatai Kaikan is the Nikkokan, displaying models that showcase the beautifully ornate Toshogu Shrine in Nikko. Upon the conclusion of your tour you will transfer back to your hotel by means of public transportation.

Please note that with this tour you will have a private guide, but rather than travelling by private vehicle, you will make use of Takayama’s efficient local transit system.

Where you’ll be staying: Hidatei Hanaougi (Japanese Room w/ Garden & Onsen (Hijiri))

Higashiyama Walking Course
Day 8: TAKAYAMA TO KANAZAWA

Hidden Gems
Today, your journey continues as you transfer from Takayama to Kanazawa. En route, explore the beautifully preserved old town of Takayama and the UNESCO-listed Shirakawa-go village in the company of a private guide. Start the day with a visit to the local Miyagawa Market in the old town and browse the stands that sell anything from local crafts to farm products. Continue with a walk in the San-machi Suji district, the traditional home of Takayama merchants and sake brewers that looks almost exactly as it did centuries ago. Here, stroll among San-machi Suji’s atmospheric inns, shops and taverns; and stop by a sake brewery to enjoy a tasting of Japan’s national tipple made from Takayama’s renowned crystal-clear water. Next, head to Takayama Jinya that historically served as the local government office and is now open to the public as a fascinating museum. In the afternoon travel to the Shirakawa-go region. Your guide will show you around the village, famous for its traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses, some of which are more than 250 years old. Gassho-zukkuri translates as ‘Praying Hands’, as the farmhouses’ steep thatched roofs resemble the hands of Buddhist monks pressed together in prayer, and are designed to withstand the heavy snowfalls that characterize this region. You will be able to step inside one of these beautiful homes and see how life in Japan’s mountainous region used to be. Part ways with your guide in Shirakawa-go, and continue to Kanazawa with your private driver.

Where you’ll be staying: Hyatt Centric Kanazawa (1 King Bed City View)

Shirakawago

Day 9: KANAZAWA

Gardens and Galleries
During the Edo Period, Kanazawa served as the seat of the Maeda Clan, the second most powerful feudal clan; Kanazawa grew to become a town of great cultural achievements, rivaling Kyoto and Edo (Tokyo). During World War Two, Kanazawa was Japan’s second largest city (after Kyoto) to escape destruction by air raids. Consequently, parts of the old castle town, such as the Nagamachi samurai district and chaya entertainment districts, have survived. Today, the city boasts many historical attractions such as restored residences and districts, as well as modern museums. A full day to explore Kanazawa with a local guide. The highlight of any visit to Kanazawa is Kenroku-en garden. Ranked one of the top three in Japan, its breathtaking beauty shines through in any season. You will also visiting imposing Kanazawa castle, located next to the garden. Nearby Kagayuzen Kaikan offers demonstrations of the centuries-old Yuzen silk painting technique. Head to visit the Nagamachi Samurai district, where you can enter the Nomura Samurai House, a traditional Japanese home with tea-ceremony room, an interior courtyard garden and artifacts from the Edo period. The Higashi Chaya District is the largest and by far the most interesting of Kanazawa’s Geisha Districts. Many of the buildings along the central street now house cafes and shops. One of the shops, Hakuza, sells gold leaf products, a specialty of Kanazawa, and displays a kura warehouse style room which is completely covered in gold leaf; you will also have a chance to visit the Shima teahouse, which is still an operating tea house, but opens its doors to the public. You can enjoy a cup of green tea here to finish the day.

Please note that with this tour, you will have a private guide, but rather than travelling by private vehicle, you will make use of Kanazawa’s efficient local transit system.

Where you’ll be staying: Hyatt Centric Kanazawa (1 King Bed City View)

Kanazawa

Day 10: KANAZAWA

Tools of the Trade
Charming Kanazawa is not only home to beautiful art, architecture and to one of Japan’s most exquisite cuisines; it is also the birthplace of refined traditional crafts valued as some of the finest in the country. Today you will experience hands on two of the crafts that make Kanazawa famous. First, Kanagawa is synonymous with gold leaf. Try your hand at decorating a small lacquer plate or a pair of chopsticks with this thin, sparkling, precious product. Next, you will experience “Kagayuzen,” a form of kimono cloth dyeing that is exquisitely a Kanazawa specialty. You will decorate a handkerchief using this traditional technique. You will get to keep your creations as souvenirs of this memorable day. Tour ends in central Kanazawa.
Please note that with this tour you will have a private guide, but rather than traveling by private vehicle, you will make use of Kanazawa’s efficient local transit system.

Immerse yourself in the rich history of exquisite Kanazawa during a day at leisure. This ancient city is home to the legendary Kanazawa Castle, once the seat of the powerful Maeda Clan during the Edo Period. With its gardens, impressive walls, and carefully considered architectural features, Kanazawa Castle tells the story of the daimyo (regional lords) who lived in and ruled from its grounds. Opt to immerse yourself in Nagamachi’s Samurai District, Kanazawa’s former residential district that once housed the city’s samurai. This charming locale is full of winding lanes and traditionally-styled roofs above former warrior abodes. Visit the Nomura Clan Samurai Home, a former samurai residence transformed into a modern showcase of elegant antiques and historic artifacts. Wander through the famous Higashichaya Old Town, one of Kanazawa’s unique Geisha districts. Here you’ll find the Kaikaro Teahouse, open to the public, and the Shima Teahouse, transformed into a showcase of instruments and items used by geisha. This enchanting district also boasts a number of cafes and picture-perfect alleyways, all adding to its unforgettable atmosphere.

Where you’ll be staying: Hotel Nikko (Luxe Twin/Queen)

Ainokuro Farmhouses

Day 11: KANAZAWA TO KYOTO TO TSURUGA

Strolling the Magical Streets
Enjoy a train journey between Kanazawa and Kyoto with a transfer in the town of Tsuruga. The first part of your journey will be by bullet train. After you transfer, you will complete the trip by express train to Kyoto station.
Upon arrival, an assistant will help you transfer smoothly from one to train to the next to continue on your journey.
Your hotel is located within walking distance to the Japan Rail Kyoto Station. The walk from the train to your hotel is quite short and simple, but for your added comfort, an assistant will greet you at the station and help you find the entrance to the hotel

Where you’ll be staying: The Thousand Kyoto (Thousand Superior Room)

The Thousand Kyoto

Day 12: KYOTO

A Journey Back in Time
Today, together with a knowledgeable guide you’ll head by public transportation o navigate cobblestone streets in neighborhoods that were established over 1000 years ago. You’ll find that Kyoto is not only a city steeped in history, but full of modern monks, artisans, baristas, and college students still working towards its lively future. Kinkakuji Temple draws millions of visitors each year, and you will quickly understand why this jewel in the northern hills of Kyoto is one of the country’s most visited sites. A far cry from Buddhist austerity, it is covered in real gold leaf, photogenically stunning at any time of the year no matter the weather. The story of the warlord who had this pavilion built will surely capture your mind, too. Next, stop by Ryoanji Temple, which was built on the grounds of a villa of the Fujiwara clan in the Heian period (794-1185). The temple is home to one of the most famous zen rock gardens in Japan. Finally, visit Kitano-Temanngu, a remarkable shrine to scholarship built to appease the spirit of an angry ghost. Buy a lucky pencil as local students do for their college entry exams, and then marvel at the surrounding entertainment district. After a fire in 1444, a large section of the temple was rebuilt, and the remaining timber was used to construct 7 tea houses that became the first ‘flower town’ or geisha district. in Kyoto. Kamishichiken is every bit as charming as its more touristy cousin Gion, with the bonus of fewer crowds and excellent photo opportunities.
Please note: This tour makes use of Kyoto’s efficient public transportation to travel around the city.

Japan is world-renowned for a thriving traditional arts scene, and many of these crafts are meticulously practiced in the privacy of a Traditional Arts Instructor’s home. This afternoon, a local guide will meet you at your hotel and accompany you to the Traditional Arts Instructor’s home to learn about the Japanese tea ceremony. The guide will assist in translating for the professional instructor, as you learn about the various types of tea and the different instruments used to prepare it. Each movement and gesture are steeped with specific meaning in the tea ceremony and serving tea to guests is deeply meaningful in Japan. At the end of the cultural experience, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Where you’ll be staying: The Thousand Kyoto (Thousand Superior Room)

Tea

Day 13: KYOTO

Nurtured by Nature
Today, you’ll meet your guide and use Kyoto’s public transportation to journey to Arashiyama in the western outskirts of the city. There, you’ll discover the world-famous Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and the enchanting Nonomiya Shrine, both among Japan’s most captivating attractions. Stroll along the sprawling stalks of the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, a serene and mystical forest that makes you feel like you’re walking in another world. Afterwards, you’ll visit Nonomiya Shrine where in ancient times, single imperial princesses stayed for a year or more to purify themselves prior to taking up their duties as royalty. Next, Okochi Mountain Villa is the former villa of the popular samurai film star Okochi Denjiro (1896-1962), and consists of several beautiful gardens and buildings, including living quarters, tea houses and a zen meditation hall. Finally, you’ll visit Tenryuji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site ranked among Kyoto’s five great Zen temples, and the largest and most impressive temple in Arashiyama. Tenryuji Temple is home to temple buildings, attractive gardens and walking paths. Enjoy traditional Buddhist cuisine during a vegetarian “shojin-ryori” lunch made with yuba, tofu, and seasonal vegetables while overlooking the beautifully landscaped gardens.
Please note: This tour makes use of Kyoto’s efficient public transportation to travel around the city.

Where you’ll be staying: The Thousand Kyoto (Thousand Superior Room)

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

Day 14: KYOTO

It’s All Ancient History
Embark on a full-day adventure exploring Nara’s ancient treasures and Fushimi’s iconic charm with a private guide, discovering their rich history, stunning architecture, and unique cultural significance. Previously Japan’s capital for 74 years in the 8th century, this area is home to many ancient temples and shrines from that time. Today’s tour will include a visit to Todaiji temple, the world’s largest wooden building and famous for its Great Buddha. You’ll also visit Kasuga Taisha, established in 768 AD and famous for its hundreds of bronze and stone lanterns which have been donated by worshipers. Next, take a stroll through Nara Park, nicknamed Deer Park known for being home to 1,000 tame deer living there. On the way back from Nara, visit Fushimi Inari a renowned Shinto shrine located in Kyoto. Established in the 8th century, it is one of the most iconic and visited religious sites in Japan. What sets Fushimi Inari Shrine apart is its thousands of vibrant red torii gates that create a captivating tunnel-like path leading up the forested Mount Inari. These gates are donated by individuals and businesses as offerings to the shrine and are adorned with inscriptions. You can follow these winding paths through the lush forest, making their way to the summit, where they can enjoy panoramic views of Kyoto. The shrine is dedicated to Inari, the Shinto deity of rice, prosperity, and business, and it attracts pilgrims and tourists alike, offering a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural significance, and spirituality. The fox, believed to be Inari’s messenger, is a common sight at the shrine, and you’ll find many fox statues throughout the complex.

Please note: This tour makes use of Kyoto’s efficient public transportation to travel around the city.

Where you’ll be staying: The Thousand Kyoto (Thousand Superior Room)

Nara Deer Park

Day 15: KYOTO TO OSAKA

Safe Travels!
Enjoy a transfer with a private driver from Kyoto to Osaka Kansai International Airport.

Park Hotel Tokyo

Park Hotel Tokyo is a luxury business hotel ideally situated in Shiodome, a flourishing center of business and culture. The hotel succeeds in providing a superior level of service that satisfies the needs of all international clientele. Park Hotel Tokyo is a member of the design hotels TM group and offers an extraordinary level of service, paired with coordinated interior designs. Each room at the hotel is decorated with Monique Le Houelleur’s natural artwork and features color coordinated curtains and bedcovers. The hotel is uniquely designed to stimulate the aesthetic senses of its guests and offers traditional Japanese hospitality. The atrium, restaurants, travel concept and art, set this hotel apart from the rest.

Dining Corner Twin Room


Hidatei Hanaougi

Hidatei Hanaougi offers a traditional inn experience in the ancient city of Takayama. This elegant inn invites you to explore its natural hot springs, flowing directly from waters of the Jindai spring. Hanaougi ‘s architecture features famous Japanese timbers to help create a serene, natural environment. Unwind in your choice of traditional guest room, each featuring a beautiful tatami interior design. Savor seasonal Hida Takayama fare, including fresh seafood and specialty Hida beef, one of the best types of Waygu. Visit the evening lounge for a casual drink and a round of karaoke, or unwind in the Yu agari salon after a blissful dip in the natural spring baths.

Private Bath Japanese Twin Room with Garden and Bath

Hyatt Centric Kanazawa

The Hyatt Centric Kanazawa is situated just seconds from the Kanazawa station. The Hyatt Centric brand prides itself of building hotels in ideal locations and perfect spots from which to explore the authentic art, shops, restaurants and culture of a city. Their location in Kanazawa is no exception with renowned geisha and samurai districts as well as wonderful cuisine at guests fingertips. This 4-star, Western-style hotel offers a concierge service and luggage storage space, as well as a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange. The Centric Kanazawa provides all guests with air-conditioned room. The Hyatt Centric Kanazawa is housed in a 14-story tower and has approximately 250 guestrooms ranging from a standard King Room to the properties largest, ‘Kanazawa Suite.’ Every room category contains a desk and work space, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation’s FIVE Grill & Lounge as well as stunning views of Kanazawa from the open-air hotel rooftop ‘RoofTerrace Bar.’

1 King Bed City View Room Dining at Hyatt Centric Kanazawa

The Thousand Kyoto

The Thousand Kyoto is a chic, modern hotel located close to the central exit of JR Kyoto Station in the heart of Japan’s cultural capital, Kyoto. The Thousand offers a wide range of quality dining options, 220 guestrooms over the hotel’s nine stories, wellbeing facilities that heal mind and body, and Kyoto’s legendary hospitality and care with staff that meet rigorous international standards. With a minimalist charm reminiscent of a tea house, the The Thousand Kyoto echoes the functional beauty of the housing and tools of the traditional Machiya townhouse district nearby and many design choices taken from the harmony provided in nature. This hotel applies abundant wisdom from the whole of Kyoto to give all guests a memorable stay.

The Thousand Kyoto Thousand Twin Room

 

 

 

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