Capella Kyoto, Japan's first Capella-branded hotel, aims to showcase a harmonious coexistence of preserving local residents' urban memories and innovating new values through the collaborative development and design of the hotel, a dance studio, and local facilities. Within walking distance of the hotel, guests can explore Kyoto's most renowned attractions and cultural sites. The hotel also offers a specially designed cultural experience called Capella Curates. (🔎Booking prices and reviews: agoda｜booking.com｜Trip｜Klook)
Quick introduction: Capella Kyoto
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The Capella Kyoto will open on March 23, 2026. The hotel was originally the century-old Shinmichi Elementary School in Kyoto. It was designed and built together with the adjacent Miyagawacho Kabuki Training Ground. The buildings were designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates. The interior design is the first hotel in Japan to be handled by Singapore's Brewin Design. The owner is NTT Urban Development Corporation. The hotel incorporates new stories into the traditional Kyoto, and transforms the original elementary school into a place for cultural experience and learning.
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What room type do you recommend? Room Choices at Capella Kyoto
Capella Kyoto is a newly built building with two underground floors and four above-ground floors. The hotel has a total of 60 guest rooms and 29 suites. All rooms are spacious with a floor area of over 50 square meters. They feature warm and comfortable colors and a minimalist design style, with decorations incorporating Japanese handicrafts to showcase Capella's unique lifestyle.
The Capella Kyoto's guest rooms are designed with the spatial philosophy of Kyoto's traditional townhouses, showcasing the interplay of light and shadow and the deliberate use of negative space. Among them, six rooms feature private natural hot spring facilities, allowing guests to enjoy a private and therapeutic experience while appreciating the tranquil views of the Japanese garden.
What services are provided? Breakfast and public facilities at Capella Kyoto
| floor | facility |
|---|---|
| 2F-4F | 客房 |
| 1F | Reception hall, restaurant |
| B1-B2 | parking lot |
The Capella Kyoto hotel occupies more than 4,000 square meters of building space. The interior design pays homage to the modern design aesthetics of traditional Japanese architecture, and integrates elements of Kyoto weaving techniques with Zen-style space design. The hotel has restaurants, banquet halls, spas and other facilities. The hotel atrium recreates the Tang-style roof design of a dance hall and has cherry blossom trees from the old school building. The hotel also cleverly reuses the building materials of the old school building in the details.
The Capella Kyoto features three distinctive dining options. The signature restaurant is inspired by the traditional teahouses of the geisha district, while another restaurant, a Japanese restaurant that evokes memories of the old Shindo Elementary School, offers artisan cuisine and bartender-crafted drinks. Finally, there is an all-day French bistro facing the atrium, which reinterprets classic French cuisine with delicate culinary techniques.
How to get there? Capella Kyoto Transportation Information and Surroundings
The Capella Kyoto is located in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, near famous attractions such as Kennin-ji Temple and Miyagawa-cho Kabuki Training Ground. It is a 400-meter walk from the hotel to Exit 1 of Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line. Across the Kamo River from Gion-Shijo Station is the bustling Shijo-Kawaramachi shopping district and Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station, the terminus of the Hankyu Kyoto Line. You can explore the traditional cultural charm of Kyoto on foot.
Next to the Capella Kyoto is the Miyagawacho Kabuki Training Ground, a landmark building in Higashiyama and a famous venue for geisha and maiko performances in Kyoto. After walking along the road from the hotel past Kennin-ji Temple, you will find the famous Gion shopping district and Yasaka Shrine. You can explore famous Kyoto attractions on foot. There are also many kimono rental shops nearby. You can also participate in maiko performances designed by the hotel, taste matcha, and experience lacquerware and geta making, among other exclusive experiences for hotel guests.
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