HOSHINOYA Kyoto

Name: 星のや京都
Address: 京都市西京区嵐山元録山町11-2, 京都府, 616-0007
Telephone: 0570-073-066
Price range: 114,000円〜 / 人

Hoshinoya Kyoto

Kyoto / Kyoto, Arashiyama / ryokan

Take a boat to a private residence by the water in Arashiyama. A luxury ryokan you can feel the four seasons with river views from all rooms

HOSHINOYA Kyoto Kyoto, located in Arashiyama, one of the most scenic spots in Kyoto, is a luxury inn where you can feel the changing seasons. All rooms have a view of the clear Oi River. Relax in a guest room where the beauty of Japanese architecture shines, and savor colorful Japanese cuisine in the dining room. Check out the 24-hour library lounge and seasonal activities.

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Experience

An extraordinary Arashiyama stay for couples
Two days and one night to experience the beauty of the ancient capital

A woman who enjoyed a trip to Kyoto with her boyfriend will introduce how she actually spent her time at HOSHINOYA Kyoto.

First day

Start11:00

About 25 minutes on foot and by boat from Hankyu Arashiyama Station to the inn

To Arashiyama, where the atmosphere of the ancient capital drifts
Commemorative photo at "Togetsukyo"

Depart for an elegant trip to spend with him in Kyoto. After arriving in Arashiyama, how about taking a photo at Togetsukyo Bridge? Cherry blossoms in spring, greenery in summer, red leaves in autumn, and snow in winter. If you walk along the riverside, you will feel like a princess in the Heian period♡

Relax15:00

About 15 minutes by boat from Funamachiai to the inn

Take a boat to your inn
Be healed by the beauty of the valley

From HOSHINOYA Kyoto Funamachiai at the foot of Togetsukyo Bridge, you can take a private boat to the inn. You will be healed not only by the beauty of the valley, but also by the adorable waterfowl such as ducks and herons. Let's look at the scenery like a picture scroll with him.

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late 20s / office worker

Stayed October 2021

We arrived at HOSHINOYA Kyoto Funamachiai early in the morning and headed to our inn by boat.

Check-in15:15

Arrive at the inn

in a space shrouded in silence
take a breather

When you arrive at the stately inn, which was built more than 100 years ago in a renovated Japanese building, you can take a rest in the "library lounge" in the front building. This is open 24 hours a day, and you can freely enjoy coffee, tea, and snacks.

Recommendations from facility staff

Mr. Hiroaki Masaki, general manager of HOSHINOYA Kyoto

At HOSHINOYA Kyoto, nestled in Arashiyama, where Heian aristocrats built villas and enjoyed the nature and culture of the four seasons, you can feel the change of the seasons and immerse yourself in a timeless stay.

Room15:30

River view from all rooms
Guest rooms with the atmosphere of Kyoto

All 25 rooms of 5 types built on the vast grounds have a river view. The window cuts out the natural scenery like a picture frame. Japanese-style furnishings such as Kyoto Karakami wallpaper and shoji doors are also attractive. The two of you will be enraptured in a space that looks like you've quietly jumped out of a Japanese painting.

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We stayed in the spacious special room "Tsukihashi". I was moved by the spectacular view of greenery that jumped into my eyes from every room!

Activity16:00

Boating for flower arrangement experience
Full of activities

The inn also boasts activities that require reservations to learn about Japanese culture. In addition to the "flower arrangement" taught by the master of Kyoto, there are various types of activities such as "introduction to listening to the scent of incense" and elegant "boating". Would you like to deepen your education while staying?

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There are various activities that can be done in the lodging facility, and one of them was the “Tea Ceremony Experience”.

Recommendations from facility staff

Mr. Hiroaki Masaki, general manager of HOSHINOYA Kyoto

You can spend an elegant time just like the Heian aristocrats who once enjoyed boating while admiring the seasonal scenery of Rankyo on the elegant houseboat "Hisui" that you can rent out.

Dinner18:00

Kaiseki cuisine and lunch boxes ◎
Savor the flavors of Rankyo

For dinner, you can choose from the kaiseki kaiseki cuisine "Rankyo no Shimi" that you can enjoy in the dining room, or the "Shokado Bento" that you can enjoy in your room. Japanese cuisine that values the sense of the seasons is like a work of art. How about wine pairing and sake together?

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When we asked the staff about their recommended sake, they gave us about 4 brands that fit our tastes. Thanks to you, I was able to have a more delicious meal!

Recommendations from facility staff

Mr. Hiroaki Masaki, general manager of HOSHINOYA Kyoto

At HOSHINOYA Kyoto Dining, you can enjoy delicious Japanese cuisine that reflects the calendar, playful combinations, and the scenery of Rankyo.

Night20:00

Surround yourself with the sounds of nature in Oku-Arashiyama
Enjoy time alone

Free time after dinner. You can relax in your room. You can also take a stroll through the lit-up grounds. We also recommend enjoying traditional Japanese games at "Salon & Bar Kura".

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I returned to my room and spent a relaxing time listening to the chirping of crickets and the murmuring of the river.

Relax21:00

Take a break in the cypress bath
Seasonal hot springs are also attractive

Next, relax in the cypress wood bathtub. Some rooms have a view from the bathroom. You can enjoy seasonal hot springs with full amenities. If you want more healing, try using the reservation-only in-room spa.

the 2nd day

Breakfast07:30

"Asa nabe" in-room dining
A hearty breakfast

After waking up comfortably, enjoy a Japanese-style breakfast with “morning pot” as the main dish in your room. The hot pot is made with plenty of seasonal vegetables and finished with the head chef's special soup stock. Grilled fish, salad, and tofu are also lined up, and you'll be full.

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We had a Japanese set meal in our room. The hot pot was very delicious.

Morning10:00

until the last minute
Enjoy an elegant stay

After breakfast, why not take a break in the "Library Lounge" or the "Floating Tea Room" overlooking the Oi River? We also recommend activities that you can enjoy during your stay, such as making makura incense, which blends incense ingredients, and copying sutras, which helps you feel better.

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Enjoy a cup of coffee at the "Floating Tea Room" in the same building as the lounge. After that, I went back to my room and spent time copying sutras and making pillow incense.

Check-out12:00

leave the inn

Check out with a smile
Enjoy the selection of souvenirs

Check out with a satisfied feeling. Enjoy shopping for souvenirs at the shop. Original goods made in collaboration with long-established stores in Kyoto, coffee and sweets used at the inn, and other goods unique to this place are lined up.

Sightseeing14:00

A treasure trove of date spots
Enjoy Kyoto to the fullest

Would you like to enjoy sightseeing on the second day? Arashiyama is packed with famous spots such as the Instagrammable “Bamboo Forest Path”, the World Heritage Site “Tenryu-ji Temple”, and “Arashiyama Park” overlooking Hozukyo Gorge. In addition, it is also ant to extend your legs to the center of Kyoto and visit shrines and temples.

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We moved to Kenninji Temple in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, and saw the paintings on the ceiling, such as the Twin Dragons and the Wind and Thunder Gods. It was solemn and wonderful.

Return trip16:00

wrapped in a sense of fulfillment
get on the way home

Relax at a luxury ryokan with an extraordinary feeling, and enjoy gourmet food to refresh yourself! Let's go home slowly while talking with him, "Let's go again."

Spots introduced this time

Kyoto /Famous spots and historic sites
Togetsukyo Bridge
address
Kyoto Sagatenryuji Manobabacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
Torokko Arashiyama / Others
HOSHINOYA Kyoto
address
Kyoto Kyoto-shi Nishikyo-ku Arashiyama Motoshoyamacho 11-2
Kyoto / Nature/scenic spots
Arashiyama bamboo grove narrow path
address
Kyoto Sagatenryuji Manobabacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
Kyoto /Temples/Shrines
Tenryu temple
address
Kyoto 68 Sagatenryuji Manobaba-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
Kyoto / Parks/Botanical Gardens
Arashiyama Park
address
Kyoto Saga, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto and Arashiyama, Nishikyo-ku
Kyoto /Temples/Shrines
Kenninji Temple
address
Kyoto 584 Komatsucho, Yamatooji Shijo-sagaru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto