ROKU KYOTO sits in the Takagamine foothills at the northern edge of Kyoto, on land where Hon'ami Koetsu founded an artisan colony and the Rinpa school of painting some 400 years ago. The hotel builds on that history: guest rooms use karakami decorative paper and Nishijin woven textiles, and guests can join washi papermaking, ceramics and tea ceremony sessions. A natural onsen pool is open throughout the year. It suits travellers who want a quieter, craft-focused stay beside the mountains rather than a base among the temples of the old centre.
Editorial assessmentROKU KYOTO is Sikovia's mountain-edge option in Kyoto: further out than HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO opposite Nijo Castle or Park Hyatt Kyoto in Higashiyama, with craft programming and private onsen rooms in place of walkable temple streets. Choose it for a slower stay with space around you.
Japanese craft workshops. Washi papermaking, ceramic workshops and tea ceremonies are offered to guests.
Onsen bathing at the hotel. A natural onsen pool on the grounds stays open throughout the year.
Rinpa birthplace. The grounds were the artisan colony where the Rinpa painting school began around 400 years ago.
Kyoto textiles in the rooms. Guest room walls carry karakami paper alongside artworks woven from Nishijin textiles.
THE ROKU SPA — japanese healing-tradition treatments and a natural onsen thermal pool open all year.
Onsen Garden Room King. The garden rooms each have a private onsen bath set with a garden, so hot-spring bathing does not depend on the shared pool.
TENJIN — French cuisine with seasonal local produce.
Chef's Table — seasonal course inspired by the Rinpa school.
Osaka International Airport (Itami) is about 60 minutes away by taxi; Kansai International takes considerably longer.
Osaka International Airport (Itami)
Taxi · About 60 minutes
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