Ryokan-style onsen resort
Aman Kyoto
Kyoto · Japan
Ryokan-inspired forest resort in Kyoto's Takagamine district with onsen bathing and a tea house, near Kinkaku-ji.
Aman Kyoto sits in a secret garden at the foothills of Hidari Daimonji mountain, about 30 minutes by car from Kyoto Station. Its suites and pavilions follow a minimalist ryokan aesthetic. There are indoor and outdoor onsen baths.
- Onsen hot-spring bathing
- Tea House Senkutsu in the forest garden
- Within walking distance of Kinkaku-ji
Facilities
- Spa3 treatment rooms, thermal circuit · Signature: Shiatsu, Aman Advanced Facial, Acupuncture and moxibustion
- ServicesWeddings
- AccessibilityNo gym or pool; outdoor and indoor onsen bathing, yoga and mindfulness sessions in the garden
From the hotel’s own website, checked 2026-11-14.
Concierge & experiences
Day trips & experiences
- Zen meditation with a local monk in an ancient hall overlooking the garden
- Guided tours of Kyoto's temples and shrines, including Kinkaku-ji
- Bicycles available to all guests for exploring the city
- Tea ceremony at Tea House Senkutsu for hotel guests
Booking help
- Tea ceremonies require reservation at least seven days in advance
From the hotel’s own website, checked 2026-11-14. Arranged by the hotel; ask the concierge for details and charges.
Rooms & suites
1
Rooms
2- Susuki
- Nara
2
View rooms
2- Susuki Terrace
- Kaede
3
Suites
1- Takagamine Suiteone bedroomtraditional Japanese tatami room
4
Villas & residences
2- Takagamine Pavilion
- Washigamine Pavilion
Room names, sizes and views as listed on the hotel’s own website. Availability and rates are set by the hotel.
Inside the hotel
- Taka-An
- The Living Pavilion by Aman
- Aman Spa
- Tea House Senkutsu
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from the hotel’s own website, checked 14 Nov 2026.
Pages we read
- aman.com/resorts/aman-kyoto
- aman.com/resorts/aman-kyoto/wellness
- aman.com/resorts/aman-kyoto/aman-kyoto-rooms-pavilions
- aman.com/resorts/aman-kyoto/accommodation/rooms-pavilions
- aman.com/resorts/aman-kyoto/experiences
- aman.com/resorts/aman-kyoto/dining
- aman.com/resorts/aman-kyoto/celebrations-events
- aman.com/resorts/aman-kyoto/gallery/explore-aman-kyoto
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