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Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto

Nijo, Kyoto·
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#46 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025
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Hotel · Nijo, Kyoto

Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto opened in 2020 on the former estate of the Mitsui family — one of Japan's most powerful merchant dynasties — adjacent to Nijo Castle. The 161 rooms are designed with a palette of Kyoto craft — Nishijin silk, Kyo-yaki ceramics, and hand-polished stone — with a hot spring spa that uses water from the estate's own well. The hotel's restaurant, Mizuki, serves kaiseki cuisine of extraordinary refinement. The estate's original garden, redesigned by landscape architect Motoo Yoshimura, is the finest private garden in Kyoto.

At a Glance284 Nijoaburanokoji-cho, Aburano-koji-dori Nijo-sagaru, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0051, Japan
City
Kyoto
Country
Japan
Star Rating
5 Stars
Editor Score
9.5 / 10
Price Range
Luxury
Region
Asia
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Why We Love It
Former Mitsui family estate
Adjacent to Nijo Castle
Hot spring spa from estate well
Mizuki kaiseki restaurant
Finest private garden in Kyoto
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Culture and history enthusiastsWellness and spa seekersLuxury travelersCouples seeking a romantic and tranquil escapeThose seeking an authentic Japanese experience
Nearby
Nijo Castle1 min walk

Kyoto Imperial Palace15 min walk

Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)20 min drive

Gion District15 min drive

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LocationKyoto, Japan
Stars5-Star Hotel
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