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Capella Kyoto

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Located in the historic Miyagawa-chō district, Capella Kyoto bridges past and present in this UNESCO World Heritage-celebrated city. A curated collection of Japanese artworks and artifacts are on display throughout the 89-key, luxuriously serene hotel, which surrounds a courtyard with cherry blossoms and a peaceful water feature. Experience Japan’s famous bathing culture with a luxurious onsen ritual in the Auriga Spa — or in the privacy of your suite’s deep-soaking ofuro. There’s omakase-style dining at an upscale signature restaurant, along with a French brasserie and Japanese specialty restaurant.

130 Komatsu Cho, Higashiyama Ku, 605-0811 Kyoto, Japan
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Capella Kyoto
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3rd Night Free
Stays until Dec 31, 2027

About Capella Kyoto

Insider tip

Miyagawa-chō is one Kyoto’s five kagai (geisha districts). Wander its lantern-lit streets lined with machiya (traditional wooden townhouses) and enjoy a Maiko and Geiko (Geisha) performance.

In the hotel’s own words

Slow down your footsteps, contemplate and uncover a world of noble simplicity and quiet elegance. Located on Yamatooji-dori in the historic Miyagawa-chō district, Capella Kyoto is a reflection of the city’s ethos and a bridge between the past and present. Catch a glimpse of the elusive maiko and discover the untold stories of this long-standing tradition woven into the fabrics of the hotel. Each space tells a tale of an intimate and perfect harmony of art, culture and composition – where one complements the other. Soak in the tranquil atmosphere and relish in ichigo-ichie, one life, one moment.

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Four-storey high and home to 89 rooms, Capella Kyoto pays homage to the city’s rich heritage through its curation of Japanese artworks and artefacts. Minutes away from the celebrated Miyagawa-chō Kaburenjo, a theatre for geiko and maiko dances, each guest room is furnished with soothing hues, intricate textures and reinterpreted in a contemporary manner to embrace the future while respecting the important legacy of Kyoto’s geisha traditions. An enchanting space of pure beauty and unexpected treasure awaits.

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  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Additional $100 credit for suite bookings
  • Additional $200 credit on stays of 7+ nights
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

8 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
1Deluxe City King | Double
Deluxe City · A room with king size bed or double beds, featuring bespoke amenities and views of the Miyagawa-cho neighbourhood.
538 ft²
2Premier Theatre King
A room with king size bed, featuring bespoke amenities and views over the Miyagawa-cho Kaburenjo Theatre.
538 ft²
3Premier Temple King | Double
Premier Temple · A room with king size bed or double beds, featuring bespoke amenities and view over the Kenninji Temple.
Members only
4Junior Suite Corner King
A room with king size bed, featuring bespoke amenities and corner window views over the Miyagawa-cho neighbourhood.
Members only
5Junior Suite Temple King | Double
Junior Suite Temple · A room with king size bed or double beds, featuring bespoke amenities, large living space and views over Kenninji Temple.
Members only
Suites
Size
6Onsen Suite
A suite with king size bed, featuring bespoke amenities, large living space, dedicated Onsen bath and views over an inner garden atrium.
Members only
7Gion Suite
A suite with king size bed, featuring bespoke amenities, open plan living room and views over Kenninji Temple.
Members only
8Capella Suite
A suite with king size bed, featuring bespoke amenities, separate living and tatami dining area, second bedroom with double beds and views over Kenninji Temple.
Members only

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

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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.

Can my AI assistant book this hotel?

Yes. Connect Rialto to Claude or ChatGPT with our AI hotel booking MCP server and ask for rates. You finish the booking instantly on a secure Rialto page, direct with the hotel. Card details are not sent through the AI chat, so either you would approve the final checkout step and reconfirm all the information, or if you authorize your agent with Computer-Use permissions, it can fill out the checkout form as well.

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.

What Virtuoso amenities does Capella Kyoto include?

Booked through Rialto, a stay at Capella Kyoto includes Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability; Daily breakfast for two per bedroom; $100 hotel credit per stay; Additional $100 credit for suite bookings; Additional $200 credit on stays of 7+ nights; Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability.

What room types does Capella Kyoto offer?

Capella Kyoto lists Deluxe City King | Double, Premier Theatre King, Premier Temple King | Double, Junior Suite Corner King, Junior Suite Temple King | Double, Onsen Suite and 2 more. Sizes and bed options for each are in the rooms table above.

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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