A Modern Poetic Experience in an Ancient Capital

Stepping into the Kyoto Millennium Hotel feels like traveling through time—where traditional machiya architecture seamlessly blends with modern design, and the dry landscape garden harmonizes with glass facades. The guest rooms are themed around 'washi' paper and lacquerware, with creaky wooden floors and windows that open to swaying bamboo groves. The most stunning feature is the rooftop open-air onsen, offering a view of the Higashiyama mountain range while soaking, and a private panorama of Kyoto's twinkling lights at night. Located in the heart of Gion, the hotel is within walking distance of Yasaka Shrine and Hanamikoji Street. Breakfast is a delightful fusion of matcha-inspired Japanese cuisine and light Western fare, with wagashi artisans crafting intricate sweets on-site that are almost too beautiful to eat. For a modern interpretation of Kyoto's 'harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility,' this hotel offers an experience beyond expectations.