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Anekoji-dori Tominokoji, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto·
9.1 / 10
Chicago Athenaeum International Architecture Award 2018
Good Design Award (Japan) 2019
#188 of 352 on TripAdvisor
Hotel · Anekoji-dori Tominokoji, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto

MOGANA, designed by Tokyo studio Tonerico in collaboration with Kyoto craftspeople, treats Tanizaki's praise of shadow as design brief. Twenty-three suites are wrapped in dark plaster, charred cedar, and inlaid washi, with vertical light slits that admit a shifting band of daylight across the day. Furniture is bespoke; the in-suite tea selection comes from Ippodo. Communal spaces are minimal — a single library, a sento-style bath fed from underground spring water, an eight-seat omakase restaurant. The streetscape outside is residential Kyoto at its quietest.

At a GlanceAnekoji-dori Tominokoji, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
City
Kyoto
Country
Japan
Star Rating
5 Stars
Editor Score
9.1 / 10
Price Range
Upscale
Region
Asia
TripAdvisor4.7(20)
Google
Why We Love It
Tonerico Inc. interior architecture
Charred cedar and dark plaster throughout
Sento-style spring-water bath
Eight-seat omakase restaurant
Quiet residential Nakagyo lane
Guest Reviews9.1/ 10· 779 reviews
Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.8

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Private bathroom
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Free WiFi
Adults only
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Non-smoking rooms
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Nearby
Kyoto Shibori Museum1 min walk

A museum dedicated to the traditional Japanese art of Shibori dyeing.

Nijo Castle5 min walk

A historic castle known for its stunning architecture and Nightingale floors.

Kyoto International Manga Museumnearby

A museum dedicated to the history and culture of manga, featuring a vast collection of comics.

Samurai & Ninja Museum with Experience10 min ride

An interactive museum offering insights into samurai and ninja history, with opportunities for hands-on experiences.

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LocationKyoto, Japan
Stars5-Star Hotel
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