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Aman Kyoto
Kitayama, Kyoto·10.0 / 10
#74 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025
Forbes Five-Star 2025
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#226 of 352 on TripAdvisorHotel · Kitayama, Kyoto
Aman Kyoto is the most extraordinary hotel in Japan — a 26-room retreat hidden in a private garden in the Kitayama mountains, accessible only through a forest path. The rooms are designed as traditional machiya townhouses, with private gardens, stone bathtubs, and views of the ancient forest. The hotel's onsen, fed by a natural spring, is the finest in Kyoto. The restaurant, The Living Pavilion, serves the finest kaiseki cuisine in the city.
At a Glance1 Okitayama Washimine-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan
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KyotoCountry
JapanStar Rating
5 StarsEditor Score
10.0 / 10Price Range
LuxuryRegion
AsiaTripAdvisor3.8(70)
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Why We Love It
Hidden garden — accessible by forest path
Private gardens for every room
Natural spring onsen
Kaiseki restaurant
26 rooms — most exclusive in Japan
Best For
Couples and honeymoonersWellness and spiritual seekersCulture and nature enthusiastsDiscerning luxury travelersThose seeking profound tranquility and privacy
Nearby
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)15 minutes by car
Visit the iconic Zen Buddhist temple, famous for its stunning golden exterior and picturesque gardens.
Ryoan-ji Temple10 minutes by car
Explore the renowned Zen rock garden, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its minimalist beauty.
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove30 minutes by car
Wander through the ethereal towering bamboo forest, one of Kyoto's most photographed natural wonders.
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