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34 Te Travel Guide Worldwide Travel


Promotional Content • Saturday 18th May 2024


A unique Japanese experience: unparalleled luxury in the heart of Kyoto


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ocated in the heart of Kyoto, adja- cent to the legendary Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site,


Hotel Te Mitsui Kyoto is built on a 250-year-old historic site that was once the home of the executive branch of the Mitsui family. Today, the hotel is an idyllic sanctuary honouring ancient Japanese traditions and embodying the legacy and spirit of Kyoto. Upon arrival, guests are welcomed the


through Kajiimiya Gate, a


300-year-old structure that’s stood since its construction and was formerly owned by the Mitsui family. Inside the history continues at Shiki- no-ma, a special room that once existed in the Mitsui family estate. Meticulously


reconstructed in


Japanese cypress, it features contem- porary fusuma paintings by Japanese artists, as well as antique art related to Kyoto’s seasonal calendar and the Mitsui family. Tese days, it serves as a venue for tea ceremonies and private dining. Te


centrepiece of the hotel is


the spacious 1,300sq-metre inner garden. Alongside remnants such as garden stones and lanterns from the estate era, guests can enjoy beautiful seasonal


views, from the delicate


beauty of cherry blossoms in spring to the lush greenery of summer and


vibrant autumn foliage. Surrounding the garden are


three dining options. Among them, signature restaurant Toki offers inno- vative cuisine created by Chef Asano, who honed his skills at the Ritz Paris and was recently selected as the representative for Japan in the 2027 Bocuse d’Or International Culinary Competition. Te highlight of the dishes is the fond (dashi) prepared from Kyoto’s pristine water right in front of diners. Tis culinary expe- rience aims to elevate guests’ senses with a harmonious blend of seasonal ingredients from Kyoto and French culinary traditions. Te guest rooms, envisioned by


well-known designer André Fu rein- terpret the concept of a Japanese tea ceremony room in a modern context. Tese rooms feature carefully selected natural materials and exquisite craftsmanship, creating spaces that are truly inspired. Hotel Te Mitsui Kyoto also offers suites with access to the natural hot springs sourced from the property underground, as well as rooms overlooking UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nijo Castle. Situated in the water-rich land


of Kyoto, the hotel’s underground area houses the Kyoto Nijo Onsen, a thermal bathing facility using natural


In the beautiful autumn foliage season, guests at Hotel Te Mitsui Kyoto can partake in special visits to temples that are typically off-limits


spring water from approximately 1,000 metres below ground. Guests can also indulge in the rejuvenating Private Onsen experiences and enjoy spa treat- ments that combine Japanese skincare products with traditional oriental medicine, providing a wonderful recovery from the stresses of travel. Hotel Te Mitsui Kyoto offers unfor-


gettable experiences that serve as the gateway to Kyoto’s history and culture. During the festival


the hotel provides exclusive parade seating.


In the beautiful


season in July, autumn


foliage season, guests can partake in special visits to temples that are typi- cally off-limits. As the first hotel in Japan to attain Forbes Travel Guide


a Five-Star


rating in its debut year, and consist- ently secured a Five-Star award for three consecutive years, Hotel Te Mitsui Kyoto is an awe inspiring feast for the spirit and the senses and a cultural gateway that allows guests to discover everything Kyoto has to offer.


284 Nijoaburanokoji-cho, Aburano-koji St. Nijo-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-0051 T: +81 75 468 3100 Visit: hotelthemitsui.com


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