The Perfect Stay
Rise and Shine
Set an alarm—trust us. You won’t want to miss a minute of the jam-packed mornings here, which often include city runs that double as sightseeing tours and energizing yoga classes. Or perhaps you’re waking up with a few laps in the swimming pool (just remember, family swim hours are 7 a.m. until noon).
Morning
Rinse off and head to Sekki for a breakfast spread of folkloric proportions that includes house-made kombuchas, pastries and baked goods (save room for the matcha-and-yuzu rolls), plus plates of traditional vegetable dishes. Pair it with something from the à la carte menu, such as the dashimaki omelet or savory porridge with pickles.
Afternoon
You’re staying in the middle of the Higashiyama district, meaning many of Kyoto’s most iconic sites are within walking distance. (Another option? Borrow one of the hotel’s all-wood bikes.) Spend the afternoon exploring the nearby temples and shrines; even the Kyoto National Museum is right next door. Just get back early enough for an Ah-Un treatment at the spa.
Evening
You probably dropped by one of Kyoto’s famous tofu or soba restaurants on your way back to the hotel—if not, you can grab dinner at Sekki. And it’s worth staying up for a drink at Nine Tails, the elegant cocktail bar downstairs. Almost all of the liquors and spirits are Japanese (though there is a tequila crafted by a Japanese couple that now lives in Mexico). Burnt cedar, apothecary drawers and glazed tiles give the space a moody, antiquarian vibe.
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