Capella Kyoto Now Open for Reservations

Capella Kyoto is now open for reservations starting March 23, 2026 as the first Capella hotel in Japan. We're especially looking forward to this opening, as we see Capella Hotels as the successor to Aman Resorts, which, while it still has some wonderful resorts, has lost its way over the past few years when it comes to delivering remarkable luxury service and experiences (see The Decline of Aman Resorts).

Capella Kyoto Location

Capella Kyoto will be located at 146 Komatsucho at Yamatooji-dori near Kenninji Temple in the Higashiyama District, walking distance to Kiyomizu-dera, Yasaka Shrine, and Gion, home to many geisha and their maiko apprentices. Kyoto Station is only a 7-minute drive, and is how many visitors will arrive to Kyoto, via shinkansen from Tokyo or other cities in Japan. The other luxury hotel in this area is the Park Hyatt Kyoto, about an 11-minute walk away.

Capella Kyoto Rooms and Amenities

The hotel is designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma and Associates, whose work also includes renewing The Opposite House in Beijing; The Shisui Luxury Collection Hotel in Nara; The Tokyo EDITION Ginza; and The Capitol Hotel Tokyu, Tokyo, among other projects. There will be 89 rooms and suites in the four-story building, which surrounds a central Japanese garden courtyard.

Entry level rooms are Deluxe City Rooms, with either one king bed or two double beds (538-560 sq. ft.). The next category is a similarly-sized Premier Theatre King, with a view of the Miyagawa-cho Kaburenjo Theatre. We recommend reserving at least a Premier Temple King (or Double), as these offer a view of the Kennin-ji Temple.

Guest Room, Capella Kyoto — Deluxe City King Room, Capella Kyoto

For more space, there are also Junior Suite Temple rooms (624 sq. ft.), or full suites: the Onsen Suite (764 sq. ft.) has its own dedicated onsen soaking bath; the Gion Suite (1593 sq. ft.) enjoys an open plan living and dining area, with views of Kennin-ji Temple, and the largest suite, the Capella Suite (2217 sq. ft.) is a two-bedroom suite that accommodates up to seven guests.

Beneath the Japanese bamboo courtyard will be Capella's signature Auriga Spa, with spa treatment rooms that offer the comforts of a private onsen (hot spring) experience.

Capella Kyoto's signature modern brasserie will anchor its dining offerings, which will include an adjoining pâtisserie as well as a Japanese restaurant, nestled in the hotel's south-eastern corner with a sunken garden. A third restaurant is the omakase-style Carte Blanche that offers an immersive dining experience focused on innovative food and beverage pairings, omakase-style, in a casual and intimate setting.

The hotel will also collaborate with the newly refurbished Miyagawa Maiko Performance School — a training school for young ladies to be elegant geikos [“geishas” in the Kyoto dialect] — and ochaya [tea house] to introduce an exclusive and authentic cultural experience for guests.

Capella Kyoto Perks for TravelSort Clients

Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
Daily Buffet breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant and via in-room dining
$100 USD equivalent Food & Beverage credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
Early check-in / Late check-out, subject to availability
Complimentary Wi-Fi

There's also a 3rd night or 4th night complimentary offer for select dates and room categories (excludes peak cherry blossom season).