Six Senses Kyoto

Location:
Tucked away in the peaceful Higashiyama district, Six Senses Kyoto offers a calm, central base for exploring the city’s cultural heart. It’s a short walk from temples like Kiyomizu-dera and Chion-in, and close to the historic Gion district, where traditional teahouses and geishas bring Kyoto’s past to life.

Rooms:
The rooms and suites blend contemporary design with Japanese minimalism, using natural materials, soft tones, and clean lines. Many overlook tranquil inner gardens or the surrounding rooftops of Higashiyama. Sliding screens, deep soaking tubs, and organic bedding offer a restful, refined atmosphere.

Amenities:
True to the Six Senses philosophy, the spa is a standout, with personalised wellness programmes, traditional treatments, and an indoor pool. There’s also a tea lounge, Earth Lab for sustainability workshops, and a restaurant serving seasonal Japanese cuisine with a health-conscious twist.

Activities:
The hotel can help organise a wide range of activities throughout Kyoto, you can try your hand at calligraphy, ikebana (flower arranging), or take part in a tea ceremony led by a local expert. Morning zazen meditation sessions are held in a quiet space designed to encourage stillness and reflection, while guided temple walks help guests understand Kyoto’s rich spiritual heritage.

Sustainability:
At the heart of the hotel’s sustainability ethos is Earth Lab, a space for guests and locals to come together, exchange ideas, and learn practical ways to live with a lighter footprint. The hotel works in harmony with Kyoto’s people and places, for instance partnering with a seventh-generation organic farm just outside the city, sourcing seasonal produce grown using time-honoured techniques.