Suiran Hotel Kyoto

Originally a private villa owned by the founder of Kawasaki, Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, borders the peaceful Hozu River in Arashiyama on the western fringes of Kyoto. This intimate hotel is surrounded by nature and within easy reach of Kyoto’s cultural and historical attractions.

The guestrooms and suites are a fusion of traditional and contemporary Japanese style, blending the minimal elegance of a ryokan with modern luxuries and technology. The ground floor rooms have private gardens, while those on the first floor feature balconies and mountain or garden views.

The Japanese restaurant, Kyo-Suiran, offers washoku cuisine and has a private room serving Japanese beef and fresh seafood, while the casual Café Hassui serves lunch alongside panoramic riverside views.

Suiran is a fantastic base for exploring Arashiyama’s attractions, including the bamboo forests and shrines and temples. That’s if you can tear yourself away from the onsen, spa treatment rooms and idyllic gardens.