A Hotel that Coexists with the Surrounding Lush Nature
This hotel is located in an area known as Rakuhoku, north of Kyoto's city center where the ancient capital Heian-kyō once stood. Situated in a rich natural environment with a view of Mount Hiei, which is mentioned in the Kojiki as "the Hie mountain in Omi Province (now Shiga Prefecture)," the original Kyoto scenery here can be admired from season to season. The spacious guest rooms, a variety of dishes at the Japanese, Western, and Chinese restaurant served with a Kyoto-style arrangement, and the doughnut-shaped hotel building with its circular courtyard are just a few of the features. A stroll through the garden while admiring the seasonal flowers and plants, or a relaxing moment on a bench, are sure to offer guests the chance to unwind and heal.
An Intoxicating Journey through History and Design
The beauty of the space, designed by Togo Murano, a master of postmodern architecture from the Showa period, is another attractive reason to stay at the hotel. The hotel is the work of Togo Murano in his final years, and guests can experience the beauty of the space with its graceful curves, unique textures, and delicate details, all of the charms of Murano's architectural style. He also designed a Traditional Japanese Tea House in the Sukiya-zukuri style, set in a Japanese garden. It can be said that the hotel is truly the culmination of Togo Murano's career.
