Immersive Hotel Experiences
■Tea Ceremony: Throughout the year, guests are invited in the hotel to take part in an authentic tea ceremony at CHAKYO, led by Ambassadors trained in the Mushakouji Senke tradition.
■Wellness Breating: Begin your day with a gentle breathing session, overlooking the tranquil garden of the hotel.
Curated Local Hotel Experiences
■HOSOO kimono experience : Enjoy a private kimono fitting at HOSOO, a renowned textile house in Nishijin.
■Ceramics Experience (Kintsugi Course/Custom-Made Course) : Discover TOKINOHA Ceramic Studio through a hands-on experience in kintsugi—the Japanese art of restoring pottery with gold—or order your own custom-made ceramic piece.
■Private Early Morning Tour of the World Heritage Site Kiyomizu-dera Temple : Experience a historic site in the tranquil light of dawn, guided by priest Shoin Onishi.
Nearby attractions from HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO
■Nijo-jo Castle : A UNESCO World Heritage Site located just steps from the hotel. Once the residence of the Tokugawa shoguns, it features impressive gates, painted screens, and tranquil gardens.
■ Kyoto Imperial Palace: A short walk from the hotel, this former Imperial residence is surrounded by spacious gardens and offers a glimpse into Japan’s aristocratic past.
■Shinsenen: A historic temple garden dating back to the Heian period. Nestled in central Kyoto, it offers a serene escape with its pond, bridges, and seasonal flowers.
Kyoto’s Must-See Destinations
■Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
■Fushimi Inari Taisha
■Kiyomizudera
■Arashiyama, bamboo forest
■Nishi Hongan-ji
■Gion district
■Nishiki Market
■Nintendo Museum
*Most of these destinations can be reached within 20 to 40 minutes by car or taxi from the hotel, depending on traffic.