HOTEL THE Mitsui KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa

HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, recently awarded the highest Three Key hotel distinction by Michelin, is the first of the HOTEL THE MITSUI brand of iconic, ultra-luxury properties, designed to embody and reflect the harmony between the natural environment, the four seasons, and the five senses. Located in the heart of Kyoto, adjacent to the legendary Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, our Kyoto luxury hotel is an idyllic sanctuary honoring ancient Japanese traditions and embodying the legacy and spirit of Kyoto. The hotel is built on a 250-year-old historic site that was once the home of the executive branch of the Mitsui Family, carefully designed to reflect a luxurious ambiance of refined sophistication.The first Japanese hotel to receive a Five Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide in its opening year’s inspection—and maintain it for four consecutive years—is also featured on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Gold List and is the only Kyoto property, and one of just six in Japan, to earn the Michelin Three Key distinction in 2024. and named in the list of the World's 50 Best Hotels 2025, HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO is an awe-inspiring feast for the spirit and the senses and a cultural gateway to discover everything Kyoto has to offer.