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A Forest Sanctuary Near Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto

In a forest at the foot of Hidari Daimonji mountain in Kyoto, Aman Kyoto is a serene resort of 26 rooms, suites and pavilions, with Japanese and Western dining, an onsen spa fed by a natural hot spring and garden immersion.

A secret garden in the Kyoto forest

Aman Kyoto is a secret garden in a forest at the foot of Hidari Daimonji mountain in the Takagamine district of Kyoto, about 30 minutes from Kyoto Station and near Kinkaku-ji and many UNESCO sites. It has 26 rooms, suites and pavilions from 60 square metres, in a contemporary, minimalist homage to the ryokan, from woodland rooms to two-bedroom pavilions, with wooden soaking tubs and some tatami.

Dining spans the Japanese Taka-An with its kaiseki heritage, the Living Pavilion by Aman for Western and local cuisines and afternoon matcha in the Tea House. Wellness is built around an Aman Spa fed by mineral-rich hot-spring water that springs near the resort, with onsen bathing and morning yoga. A stay includes breakfast, in-room refreshments, afternoon matcha, an evening aperitif, a guided garden tour and onsen access. Experiences run from Kyoto temple visits to Zen meditation with monks and tea ceremony. Part of Aman, it suits design-led luxury travellers seeking a serene forest sanctuary with an onsen spa and cultural immersion.

Dining

Dining spans the Japanese Taka-An, drawing on kaiseki heritage, and the Living Pavilion by Aman for Western and local cuisines.

Afternoon matcha with sweets is served in the Tea House, with seasonal exclusives through the year.

Facilities and experiences

  • A forest setting at the foot of Hidari Daimonji mountain in Kyoto.
  • 26 rooms, suites and pavilions in a minimalist homage to the ryokan.
  • An Aman Spa fed by mineral-rich hot-spring water, with onsen bathing.
  • Morning yoga and a guided secret-garden tour.
  • Breakfast, refreshments, matcha and an aperitif included, near Kinkaku-ji.

Why we recommend Aman Kyoto

  • A serene Aman forest sanctuary near Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto.
  • 26 rooms, suites and pavilions in minimalist ryokan style.
  • Japanese and Western dining and afternoon matcha.
  • An onsen spa fed by a natural hot spring.
  • Cultural immersion and inclusions, good for design-led travellers.

A note on experience

This suits you if you want a serene forest sanctuary with an onsen spa and cultural immersion. Take a room among the trees, bathe in the natural hot-spring onsen, and dine on kaiseki at Taka-An. Join a guided garden tour, meditate with monks, and visit the nearby temples. Much is included, from matcha to an aperitif. It is minimalist and calm. Best for design-led luxury travellers.

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