Taste traditional delicacies while enjoying the atmosphere and scenery at the historic and traditional “Hotel Okura Kyoto”

Many people are relieved by the unchanged friendly atmosphere the moment they enter the entrance of this Hotel Okura Kyoto, a long-established hotel in Kyoto that reminds them of the good old days.

As it celebrates its 135th anniversary next year, it seems that new projects and accommodation plans will be introduced one after another.

In this issue, we will introduce in detail the charm, location, room features, and cuisine of the Hotel Okura Kyoto in Kyoto.

Hotel Okura Kyoto Location

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Hotel Okura Kyoto is about 15 minutes from JR Kyoto Station. Take the Torimaru Oike Subway Line from Kyoto Station. It is a one-minute walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station on the Tozai Subway Line, and the lobby is directly connected to the station.

On the northwest side of the hotel, there is a statue of Kogoro Hayashi, one of the heroes of the Meiji Restoration, and statues of Matakichi Maeda and Hirobumi Ito, founders of Kyoto Hotel.

To the northeast is the Amateru Shrine, which is associated with Genzui Kusaka, allowing guests to spend time in touch with nature and history.

Within walking distance is Nijo Dori, one of Kyoto’s main streets, and a leisurely stroll along this 3.5-km path from Shirakawa Dori near Nanzenji Temple in the Higashiyama area to Horikawa Dori at Nijo Castle is another enjoyable way to take in the old townscape.

Or you can put on a Kyoto kimono to get in the mood!

At Kyoto Kimono Rental AKURU, located near the hotel, everything you need to get dressed is provided, so feel free to come empty-handed.

We have a wide variety of kimonos from cute patterns to antique ones, which will make your sightseeing in Kyoto even more exciting. Same-day reservations are available, so be sure to stop by.

There are also many activities unique to Kyoto.

You can experience Noh at the Oe Noh Theatre, Japanese tea tasting and brewing at Ippodo Tea House, soba noodle making at Yukiya, calligraphy at Calligraphy Kyoto Chifumi Shodo, and many more.

It will surely be a wonderful memory of your trip. We hope you’ll give it a try!

Hotel Okura Kyoto Attractions

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With a long history of more than 130 years in business, the Avenue Comfort at Hotel Okura Kyoto offers a wide range of stores from international high-class fashion to Kyoto’s traditional beauty, allowing you to shop to your heart’s content.

Furthermore, its location in the center of Kyoto makes it convenient for visiting Kyoto’s famous landmarks such as Gion, Ponto-cho, and the Kamo River.

Despite the bustling downtown area within walking distance, the Hotel Okura Kyoto has the relaxed atmosphere of a long-established hotel.

The high quality of customer service that matches its name value is another reason for its popularity.
The entire staff is very friendly and attentive.

The hotel also has a fitness gym and swimming pool, which can be used by guests for 3,300 yen per visit.

In addition, a business booth with two personal computers and a copy machine is available 24 hours a day, so you can prepare documents or browse the Internet on short notice.

Parking is free and available until 3:00 p.m. after check-out, so you can go shopping on the subway before heading home.

Hotel Okura Kyoto Rooms

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The first thing that catches your eye upon entering the room is the spectacular view.

In front of you is the Kamo River, and behind you are the 36 peaks of Higashiyama and the famous temples dotting the foot of the mountain.

The view is so spectacular that some people choose to stay at the Hotel Okura Kyoto just to enjoy it.

There are a variety of room types, including single rooms, double rooms, and family rooms.

In order to ensure a comfortable sleep during your stay, we have introduced pocket coil mattresses, in which independent coils support the body at points, maintaining ideal body contours and reducing the burden of pressure during sleep.

And the Executive Floor suites offer a spacious living room and bedroom with a view of Kyoto in all four seasons from the room.

The Imperial Suite, in particular, is decorated by a world-renowned British designer, and its design exudes dignity, harmony, and peace of mind.

The suite’s mattress pads are made of “Airwave” mattresses, which are designed to provide a high-quality sleep.
The highly resilient Airwave material responds and rebounds smoothly to the body’s movements during sleep, and supports sound sleep by not interfering with the natural tossing and turning of the body.

The card key automatically selects the floor of your room by simply holding it over the elevator, and breakfast is also available by placing the card key on the card reader at the entrance counter of the venue to check guest information.

It is not the type that you insert into your room, so you can turn on the lights and TV just by leaving it there, which is also unique to Hotel Okura Kyoto.

Having a separate shower booth in the bathroom is another popular feature.

Hotel Okura Kyoto Cuisine

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Hotel Okura Kyoto has been serving traditional delicacies since its establishment.

At Sky Restaurant Pitresque, a seasonal potage is poured over a consommé of foie gras and chicken. Teppan-yaki Tokiwa offers a savory and refreshing garlic rice dish. Vegetable curry at Top Lounge Orizzonte. Seasonal bowls at Kyoto Cuisine Irifune. French toast set at Café Reccoat. The ultimate apricot bean curd at Chinese Restaurant Momo Li. Pineapple donuts at Paneteria Okura.

Each restaurant has its own unique flavor, a special gem loved by both newcomers and those who long for the old days.

For breakfast, there is a buffet on the top floor and Japanese cuisine on the 6th floor. The 60-meter-long panoramic view of Kyoto from the top floor offers a view of the Kamo River and Higashiyama Mountain that changes with the seasons.

The buffet style is popular for lunch and dinner, with approximately 60 different menu items to choose from.

You can also enjoy various limited buffets such as the seasonal “Meat Thanksgiving Buffet” and “Christmas Special Buffet 2022”.

In addition, the top lounge “Orizzonte” offers a private room for 20 to 30 persons, which you can use if you have a chance.

Hotel Okura Kyoto Basic Information

Summary

In this article, I have introduced Hotel Okura Kyoto.

Kyoto is a city that maintains traditional Japanese culture and landscape. The depth of the city can be discovered every time you visit.

Please visit the Hotel Okura Kyoto, where you will be charmed by the reliable hospitality and high quality space backed by history.