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Aman Kyoto
Kyoto · Japan
4.3(438)Google ratingPrice on request
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- wellness
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EMPTYJET ApprovedEMPTYJET levelsEMPTYJET PreferredTop band of the EMPTYJET ranking: strongest multi-source evidence of a true luxury standard. The properties we fly clients to most often.EMPTYJET RecommendSecond band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.EMPTYJET ApprovedThird band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.EMPTYJET rank #1653
HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, A Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa
284 Nijoaburanokoji-cho, Aburano-koji St. Nijo-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-0051, Japan
- Five-StarForbes Travel Guide19 Aug 2026
- 92.5/100La Liste19 Aug 2026
- 46.0/100The World's 50 Best Hotels19 Aug 2026
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- couples
- wellness
- food & wine
- city breaks
About HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, A Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa
HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, A Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa, is located in Kyoto, Japan. The property features 160 rooms and is recognised by Forbes Travel Guide with a Five-Star rating, as well as ranking 46th in The World's 50 Best Hotels 2025 and scoring 92.5/100 on La Liste 2026. Dining options include TOKI, serving innovative Kyoto-French cuisine, and THE GARDEN BAR, alongside additional venues FORNI and SHIKI-NO-MA. The THERMAL SPRING SPA uses natural spring water from an on-site source, complemented by a fitness centre and private onsen facilities.
Afternoon tea highlights local flavours, such as the Kyotamba Chestnut Afternoon Tea. The hotel is part of The Luxury Collection and is situated on a site with connections to the Mitsui family, overlooking Nijo Castle.
Why it stands out
HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO is listed for its EMPTYJET Approved status, Forbes Five-Star rating, and inclusion in The World's 50 Best Hotels and La Liste. Its location in Kyoto, affiliation with The Luxury Collection, and notable spa and dining experiences make it a distinguished choice.
Key facts
- Keys
- 160 rooms
- Brand
- The Luxury Collection
- Type
- City, Wellness
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Dining
- Multiple restaurants — evidence: Our restaurants and bar facilities consist of 4 distinct sections: TOKI, FORNI, THE GARDEN BAR and SHIKI-NO-MA
- Bar — Our restaurants and bar facilities consist of 4 distinct sections: TOKI, FORNI, THE GARDEN BAR and SHIKI-NO-MA
- Afternoon tea — evidence: Kyotamba Chestnut Afternoon Tea: Celebrating the Bounty of Kyotamba and the Flavours of Autumn
Wellness
- Spa — THERMAL SPRING SPA facilities at HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO are a haven for relaxation
- Fitness centre — evidence: SPA Treatments Thermal Spring Private Onsen Gym
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
Location
35.0133, 135.7525 · approximatePosition is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed5 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial4 fields
- Forbes Travel GuideAward issuer1 field
- WikidataEncyclopedia6 fields
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