HOSHINOYA Kyoto
Japan
HOSHINOYA Kyoto
Japan
WHY IT MADE THE COLLECTION
WHY IT MADE THE COLLECTION
A serene riverside retreat hidden in Kyoto’s forested hills, where centuries-old Japanese traditions, extraordinary craftsmanship and deeply considered hospitality create a rare sense of stillness and place.
A serene riverside retreat hidden in Kyoto’s forested hills, where centuries-old Japanese traditions, extraordinary craftsmanship and deeply considered hospitality create a rare sense of stillness and place.
THE EXPERIENCE
THE EXPERIENCE
The experience starts before you even check in, with a boat journey along the Oi River to reach the hotel. Once there, everything slows down: gardens, river views, beautiful Japanese interiors, seasonal food and experiences that bring you closer to Kyoto’s culture. It’s peaceful and immersive, while still giving you easy access to explore Arashiyama and Kyoto beyond.
The experience starts before you even check in, with a boat journey along the Oi River to reach the hotel. Once there, everything slows down: gardens, river views, beautiful Japanese interiors, seasonal food and experiences that bring you closer to Kyoto’s culture. It’s peaceful and immersive, while still giving you easy access to explore Arashiyama and Kyoto beyond.
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Hayley's Take
hAYLEY'S TAKE
This is the Kyoto I’d want after a busy few days exploring the city. You’re still immersed in its history and culture, but everything slows down the moment you get on that boat. I love that the luxury here comes from privacy, craftsmanship and access to experiences you’d struggle to recreate independently. It feels completely rooted in its surroundings rather than like an international luxury hotel dropped into Japan.
This is the Kyoto I’d want after a busy few days exploring the city. You’re still immersed in its history and culture, but everything slows down the moment you get on that boat. I love that the luxury here comes from privacy, craftsmanship and access to experiences you’d struggle to recreate independently. It feels completely rooted in its surroundings rather than like an international luxury hotel dropped into Japan.
SUGGESTED ITINERARY
Tokyo → Kyoto → HOSHINOYA Kyoto → Japanese Alps I’d explore Kyoto fully first, then finish with 2 nights at HOSHINOYA rather than using it as your sightseeing base. It turns the end of your Kyoto stay into an experience in itself before heading into the mountains.
Tokyo → Kyoto → HOSHINOYA Kyoto → Japanese Alps I’d explore Kyoto fully first, then finish with 2 nights at HOSHINOYA rather than using it as your sightseeing base. It turns the end of your Kyoto stay into an experience in itself before heading into the mountains.
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Where every stay has a story
© 2026 The Canopy Collection.
The Canopy Collection Travel Company Ltd
Company No. 16506677 · Registered in England & Wales
The Canopy Collection is independently owned and operated. All bookings are made through and financially protected by Colletts Travel Limited under its ATOL and/or ABTA licences, where applicable. Colletts Travel Limited acts as the licence holder for these travel arrangements. For full details of booking terms, conditions, and financial protection, please click here: