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Kyoto

Aman Kyoto

An AMAN hotel. Rialto is a Virtuoso agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

Just a mile from famed Buddhist temples lies a secret forest garden and Aman Kyoto. Surrounded by ancient woodlands that once offered refuge to a revered artist community, this secluded sanctuary pays homage to the traditional ryokan (Japanese inn), albeit in strikingly modern style. Moss-covered stone pathways wind between latticed pavilions that house 26 minimalistic rooms; healing onsen baths source their waters from nearby mineral springs. Practice yoga, take a mindfulness hike, or explore Kyoto’s 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites.

1 Okitayama Washimine Cho, Kita Ku, 603-8458 Kyoto, Japan
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Aman Kyoto
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4th Night Free
Stays until Sep 30, 2026 · Blackout dates may apply

About Aman Kyoto

Insider tip

Take your cultural experiences to the next level during a traditional tea with a geiko, meditation at Daiouin Temple, or practicing the art of Ikebana flower arranging.

In the hotel’s own words

A remarkable setting, at one with the city's artistic soul

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Aman Kyoto represents the fruition of a beautiful landscape first conceived as the garden of a textile museum. Whimsical stone pathways curve gently along the forest floor, and stone slabs blanketed in moss serve as the foundations for the resort's architecture. The secluded grounds are part of what was an artistic community that gave rise to the revered Rinpa school of painting some 400 years ago, and are within easy reach of Kyoto’s most important sites, including the stunning golden temple, Kinkakuji.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

Virtuoso benefits, included

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Virtuoso is an invitation-only network of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include this hotel's own Virtuoso amenities below.

  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

6 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
1Susuki Rooms
East-facing rooms close to Kamiya river, Susuki are located on the first floor with the partial city view with maple and wild cherry trees. Paying homage to the traditional Japanese Ryokan inn, the combined bedroom and living area features natural woods, floor-to-ceiling windows, tatami flooring and a tokonoma alcove.
646 ft²
2Nara Rooms
Enveloped by woodland in the resort's serene heart or the most secluded areas.
646 ft²
3Kaede Rooms
West-facing rooms with views of the mature surrounding maple trees and forest garden · Kaede are west-facing and based on first floor with views of the mature surrounding maple trees and forest garden.
Members only
4Susuki Terrace Rooms
East facing rooms with terraces overlooking a private moss garden. · Susuki Terrace situated on the ground floor, the east facing Susuki Terrace rooms provide a delightful view of a private moss garden, with their own peaceful terrace – perfect for enjoying morning coffee in the sun.
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Suites
Size
5Takagamine Suite
Located on raised land, the east-facing Takagamine Suite pays homage to the traditional Japanese Ryokan inn and looks over the entire garden with the Hieizan mountain in the distance.
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Villas
Size
6Washigamine Pavilion
Surrounded by nature in the highest and most secluded area of the resort, the east-facing Washigamine Pavilion pays homage to the traditional Japanese Ryokan inn and looks over the entire garden and the Hieisan in the distance.
Members only

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Virtuoso always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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