Koyoto, Japan, is getting a new luxury offering. With its meandering paths through tranquil gardens and its feel-good spa, Six Senses Kyoto, opening in April 2024, is all set to bring an upscale luxury experience in front of the Myoho-in temple and Toyokuni-Jinja shrine and within walking distance of the colourful Gion district.
Billed as an ‘oasis in downtown Kyoto’, the luxury resort promises an unforgettable experience, combining spa and wellness facilities, an innovative dining concept, and fascinating local adventures to complement 81 guest rooms located around a central courtyard, aiming to connect guests to nature.
An Oasis in Downtown Kyoto
Located in the cultural heart of Japan in Kyoto, the hotel is near the centre of the action but feels worlds away. Six Senses Kyoto is an ideal base to discover hidden gems. Guests can choose to walk to tourism destinations like the Myoho-in Temple, Kyoto National Museum, and Sanjusangen-do Buddhist Temple; nature lovers can hike through the cedar-clad mountains on trails; the spiritually inclined can find balance and inner peace while meditating at a tranquil Zen temple; or they can choose to spend the entire day relaxing at the ultra-luxurious resort.
Beauty Lies in the Details
There will be a total of 81 guest rooms organised around a central courtyard, which will connect guests to nature through its design and a panoramic view of treetops, temples, tea shops, and rooftops. The interiors at Six Senses Kyoto will contrast simple lines with earthy organic tones to create an indoor-outdoor, calming, and welcoming mood and celebrate Japanese traditions and décor inspired by folklore, The Moon Rabbit, and the 11th-century classic Tale of Genji. Visionary thinking BLINK Design Group, known for its expertise in global luxury hotels, will bring the Six Senses brand values to life through elegant designs while maximising space, privacy, and views.
Making Time for Zen
It is not just the rooms and the interiors that optimise human health: the Six Senses Spa with wellness facilities is as generous as it is comprehensive, blending traditional healing and Japanese Zen culture into the wellness experience and offering an array of rejuvenating treatments and programmes deeply rooted in Kyoto’s culture and community. Traditional male and female bath houses will cocoon guests in warm ripples and steam, and the watery delights of traditional Japanese bathing will extend to an indoor pool and Watsu. Yoga, meditation, aerial yoga, a state-of-the-art gym, and the Biohack Recovery Lounge are all available to help support guests’ wellness goals. Other highlights include an Alchemy Bar, a locally grown herb garden, and the captivating Earth Lab, a space dedicated to environmental engagement and innovation and to communicating the work happening on and off-site at Six Senses Kyoto.
A Refined Japanese Cuisine
To meticulously reflect the “Eat with Six Senses” concept, menus are carefully crafted, combining the finest local produce grown seasonally while keeping the well-being of guests and the community in mind. What results is a flavour sensation made from good food, good vibes, and good science.
Multi-sensory culinary experiences await at the relaxed all-day dining restaurant and counter-style sushi restaurant. Guests may eat indoors or out under clear skies, while a meandering garden pathway leads to the cocktail lounge and bar, offering a combination of European and Japanese cocktails.
Getting There
Easily accessed from major international airports, Six Senses Kyoto is a 90-minute drive or a convenient 70-minute train ride from Kansai International Airport (KIX). The hotel is located a 10-minute drive from Kyoto Shinkansen Station.
The opening of Six Senses Kyoto is an exciting addition to IHG’s growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio. Guests will also have access to a best-in-class loyalty programme, IHG One Rewards, offering richer benefits and more ways to earn than ever before, all powered by leading technology on the new mobile app.
