A Must-Stay for Kyoto's Autumn Foliage Season｜A Waterfront Private Residence Accessible Only by Boat

Hotel as the Destination｜No.7 Hoshinoya Kyoto
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Hoshinoya Kyoto, one of only 25 worldwide, offers the most luxurious seasonal privileges in Arashiyama🍁—a 15-minute boat ride across the emerald waters of the Hozu River, with ink-painting-like views of the Arashiyama Gorge right outside your window. The Hoshino Group has spent 20 years perfecting this "pinnacle of Japanese aesthetics," a soul even Aman cannot replicate🇯🇵
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｜Reasons for Ranking｜
🏮 "Revival of Historic Architecture": Originally a Meiji-era noble residence, the later design maximally preserves the ancient architectural structure, making it an irreplaceable "Kyoto icon"
🏮 "Arrive by Boat": Guests must take a wooden boat to enter the hotel, which has its own dock, creating a full sense of ceremony upon arrival
🏮 "Waterfront Private Residence": All 25 rooms face the river, overlooking the Oi River and Mt. Ogura, with both Japanese-style and Western-style rooms available
🏮 "Japanese Garden": The hotel features two traditional Japanese gardens, each frame a scenic view during the autumn maple leaf season
🏮 "Secluded from the World": The hotel is far from the bustling city, nestled deep within the Arashiyama Gorge, and does not accept children under 12, ensuring a quiet and elegant atmosphere everywhere
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｜Bonus Highlights｜
🪭 A 10-minute walk to Tenryu-ji Temple, with a private route to avoid crowds
🪭 Offers traditional Japanese kaiseki cuisine. During cherry blossom season, be sure to experience the floating afternoon tea
🪭 Rich cultural experiences available, including traditional Japanese matcha tea, lantern making, flower arranging, and geisha performances

Post by Benjamin Adams_802 | Sep 23, 2025