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KYOTO · JAPAN

HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO

World's 50 Best #46 · MICHELIN Three Keys · Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star 2025, 4th consecutive year

Urban luxury · Urban · 160 rooms

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Occupies the former ~250-year Kyoto residence of the Mitsui family, incorporating the historic Kajiimiya Gate, adjacent to Nijo Castle (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

No complimentary airport shuttle — transfer from Kansai International Airport requires a paid taxi (~¥35,000 one-way) or public transit of 75–100 minutes.

Sikovia includes HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO because World's 50 Best #46, MICHELIN Three Keys, and Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star 2025, 4th consecutive year recognize it.


Why it qualifies

World's 50 Best #46World's 50 Best Hotels 2025, rank #46 · View authority source
MICHELIN Three KeysMICHELIN 3 Keys, first-ever Japan Key selection 2024 · View authority source
Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star 2025, 4th consecutive yearForbes Travel Guide Five-Star 2025, 4th consecutive year · View authority source

The stay

160 rooms.

Occupies the former ~250-year Kyoto residence of the Mitsui family, incorporating the historic Kajiimiya Gate, adjacent to Nijo Castle (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

Onsen Suite has a private open-air onsen fed by natural spring water, 101m²+.

Thermal Spring Spa.

Accommodation

Presidential Suite. 213m² (2,292 sq ft) — one of the largest suites in the city, with castle views.

Dining

TOKI — innovative Kyoto French cuisine — MICHELIN Guide-listed restaurant.

FORNI — Italian cuisine.

For special occasions

Anniversary
Travel guide names the property as an anniversary destination and cites its 'Anniversary Model Plan (1 Night, 2 Days)
Once-in-a-lifetime
Official site offers guest-room private onsen (hot spring bath) access, marketed as 'Blissful Moments with Private Onsen and Spa Treatments

Practical

Kansai International Airport (KIX)

JR Haruka train, Airport Limousine Bus, or taxi · ~75 min by train / ~85 min by bus / ~100 min by car

No complimentary airport shuttle — transfer from Kansai International Airport requires a paid taxi (~¥35,000 one-way) or public transit of 75–100 minutes

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