Stay at the pinnacle of Kyoto hospitality: Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto.

Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto⭐⭐⭐ Formerly the residence of the Mitsui family, with over 300 years of history, this luxurious hotel is located right next to the UNESCO World Heritage site, Nijo Castle🏯. 📆 In the latest Michelin Guide for Japanese hotels released in early July 2024, Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto received the prestigious three-star key rating (one of only six hotels in Japan to achieve this), making it the sole hotel in Kyoto to earn this honor🏆. ⛩️ Situated in the heart of Kyoto's city center, the hotel was meticulously designed by renowned architect Andre Fu, with over 80% of the original materials restored to preserve its historical essence. 🌸 The courtyard, designed by world-class landscape architect Shun Miyagi, seamlessly blends Kyoto's traditional charm with modern aesthetics🌿. It reflects the harmony between nature, the four seasons🍁, and the five senses, offering breathtaking views at every turn, making you feel as if you've stepped into a paradise🌳. ♨️ The hotel's pride and joy is its "Onsen SPA," where guests can enjoy natural hot spring water sourced from underground💆🏻♀️. Featuring both public and private onsen baths, the spa was designed by Yohei Akao, who spared no expense in constructing pipelines to provide authentic hot spring experiences♨️. 🍱 TOKI restaurant, led by Tetsuya Asano, a chef who represented Japan in the Bocuse d'Or culinary competition, serves innovative French cuisine🍽️. 🥃 At THE GARDEN BAR, sip on signature drinks while admiring the enchanting garden views at dusk💐—a truly relaxing experience. ✔️ Highly recommended for those visiting Kyoto during cherry blossom season🌸. Beyond its historical transformation, the chance to enjoy the city's only natural hot spring in the center is an unparalleled experience😉.