This article is a translation of the following Japanese article into English. Some expressions may not be accurate.
“Miyako Hotel” opened in 1900
Now officially called “The Westin Miyako Kyoto”
Today we are staying at the Westin Miyako Hotel Kyoto.This hotel opened more than 100 years ago as Miyako Hotel.
It is now part of the Kintetsu Group.This is where Miyako Hotel got its start.It is also called the Guest House of Kyoto.
Totally renewed and shiny!
If it’s an old shop, doesn’t it look a bit shabby? The current building was built in 1960.No need to worry about that at all, as the building was completely renovated in 2021.
It was designed by a very famous Japanese architect named Togo Murano.
Take a short break at the Club Lounge
There were a variety of different kinds of alcohol.Sparkling wine was made in Japan.
Snacks were served as a set.
We decided to eat out for dinner, so we ended up with a small portion!
Visit Kashui-en designed by Togo Murano
The Westin Miyako Hotel Kyoto has an annex called “Kasuien”.This is said to be Togo Murano’s masterpiece.
I went to see the entrance area without staying at “Kasuien”.
It is located on the mountain behind the hotel and leads from the 7th floor.The entrance is a little small.
And when you enter, you will see a building that “looks like” a sukiya-style.The key point is that it is not a real sukiya-style, but rather, it “looks like” a sukiya-style.
At first glance, it appears to be an ordinary Japanese-style building, but what is remarkable is the roof.It is designed with an extremely thin, overlapping roof.This creates a light and airy atmosphere.
It is certainly quite different from Katsura Rikyu, a masterpiece of sukiya-style architecture that I saw a few hours ago.The thin roof was a huge technical challenge.
I want to stay here someday….
This is Kasuien as seen from the hotel’s rooftop garden.The view looks good.
Comfortable Hotel Stay
Junior Suite Room
Today we will stay in a junior suite.They have made two rooms into one during the renovation.
Spacious living room,
and there is a bedroom next door.
Televisions can be found in both the living room and bedroom.You can see a lot of curved designs.
The toilet is a TOTO Neorest! Round and cute!
Of course, the bath and toilet are separate, and the washroom has a double bowl.
I did not use the bathroom because there was a large hot spring bath.However, the bathroom in the room is nice and luxurious.
At night, relieve your fatigue in the beautiful large bath.
After eating outside and returning to the hotel, we will go to SPA, a new facility created as a result of this major renovation.
The design is kind of like a spaceship.The lighting is also nice.I think the curved design is a respect to Togo Murano.
Both the indoor and outdoor baths were spacious.There was also a sauna.
The design is inspired by Nanzenji, a famous temple in the neighborhood.
Buffet in the morning, also very satisfying.
Breakfast is served in the restaurant.
The buffet was one of the most extensive and preferable of any hotel I have stayed in recently.
The onigiri rice balls they made in front of me were great.
It was crowded and there was a long wait, so if you have an itinerary with little time to spare, you might want to get there early.
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