KIZASHI THE SUITE Kyoto Gion

I stayed in the same Room as in January and February, and it was very comfortable. Since I was already familiar with it, I was able to relax.

During my stay in Kyoto, I usually stayed at hotels near Keage or the station, but this time, since it was during the Gion Festival, I decided to stay in Gion. The scorching sun was blazing outside, but I took the subway to Karasuma and walked from Muromachi to Shinmachi to see the festival floats. After receiving chimaki and hand towels and returning to the hotel drenched in sweat, it felt so refreshing. While waiting for the bath to fill with hot water, I enjoyed a beer and then relaxed in a luxurious Koya-maki wood bathtub. Afterward, with another beer in hand by the south-facing window, I could see the grand structure of T Hotel set to open next spring. Soon dinner arrived—Kyoto cuisine paired with champagne—pure bliss! The next morning started with a stroll from Yasaka Shrine through Chion-in Temple along Shirakawa River back via Kiritoshi Street. Experiencing an empty Gion is truly charming as well. This kind of Kyoto stay is truly delightful!