In November 2019, Aman Kyoto opened on a vast site of approximately 24,000㎡ in 'Takagamine,' Kyoto. Aman Kyoto is a synergistic combination of sustaining Japanese traditions and architect Kerry Hill's interpretation of Aman's design ethos developed over the span of 20 years. Aman Kyoto built harmoniously in nature is a vast garden, forest, mountain, and nature collectively.
In Aman Kyoto, you can take a peaceful walk, admiring the gifts of nature from harmonious sound, fragrance, and scenery of the natural environment. There are rivers, walls, and fences made with ruins of big rocks, paths with several jizos and stone statues, valleys where water flows from the mountains, moss stairs, and many more. Awaken your five senses through the five key elements 'stone, water, light, forest, and moss' during your stay in Aman Kyoto.
Aman Kyoto’s spa menu includes bespoke treatments that incorporate healing ingredients unique to the area. These include Kyoto green tea, Tanba Kuromame black soybeans, local sake, and cold-pressed camellia oil.
Passing through Aman Kyoto’s heavy wooden gates, another world appears as if time has stood still. The immediate beauty of elements -stone, water, light, and moss – captivates, instantly connecting guests with Mother nature. The tranquility and drama of its setting, magnified by the breeze in the trees, inspired the respectful architectural design of Aman Kyoto.
The mineral-rich water that springs near Aman Kyoto is central to the philosophy at the resort’s Aman Spa. Traditional “onsen” bathing facilities deliver relaxation and healing in their purest forms, while dovetailing with treatments that tap into Japan’s plentiful natural apothecary. Aman Kyoto’s spa menu includes bespoke treatments that incorporate healing ingredients unique to the area. These include Kyoto green tea, Tanba Kuromame black soybeans, local sake, and cold-pressed camellia oil.
The address is [1, Okitayama Washimine-Cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan].
- It takes about 120 minutes by car from Kansai International Airport.