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Imperial Hotel, Kyoto: Heritage Service in Historic Gion
2025-2026 · 3 min read
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The Imperial Hotel, Kyoto is the celebrated Tokyo institution's first venture into the ancient capital, an intimate property housed in the restored Yasaka Kaikan building in the heart of Gion. It brings the group's storied heritage of service to a city defined by artistry and tradition.
Its dining is compact but considered. Fine French Cuisine REN is the hotel's first chef's counter, where chef Koji Imajo crafts French dishes celebrating Japan's 24 solar terms; All-Day Dining YASAKA pairs Western cuisine with signature wood-and-charcoal grilling; the Old Imperial Bar recreates the atmosphere of the Tokyo hotel's Frank Lloyd Wright building; and The Rooftop offers seasonal open-air drinks over the city.
For a Kyoto stay with a legendary name behind it, this is a compelling new address.
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