Enjoy a fulfilling stay at a luxury hotel in Higashiyama, Kyoto

Wild Bird Sanctuary and Trail

Located on the mountain behind the hotel, Mount Kacho, this walking course allows you to casually enjoy bird watching and forest bathing.

Although it is located near the city, you can experience nature up close and enjoy the changing seasons, such as the ecology of approximately 50 species of wild birds, cherry blossoms in spring, the sound of cicadas in summer, autumn leaves in fall, and the tranquil scenery of the winter forest.

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Museum tour

Hotel staff will provide a detailed tour of the hotel's facilities, including the Japanese garden and rooftop garden, as well as the artwork and furnishings.

Since its founding in 1890, The Westin Miyako Kyoto has built up a long history. With the desire to allow everyone to see the history and tradition it has built as a hotel for state guests, we opened the exhibition space "Miyako Gallery" on October 25, 2020.
To coincide with the opening of the Miyako Gallery, we are offering tours of the hotel for guests staying at the hotel.

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Yoga

Well-being on the road

You can enjoy morning yoga in the rooftop garden overlooking the cityscape of Kyoto, or private lessons in your room. The rich nature of Higashiyama will release tension in your mind and body and help you relax. Our instructors will provide thorough instruction, so even beginners can feel at ease.

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High-end kimono rental

True luxury

We have everything from traditional kimonos to the latest, fashionable and innovative kimonos. Come and experience the real colors, patterns and textures. We can also help you get dressed in your room and arrange for a private photographer for an additional fee.

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Making scents

Create scent memories

Shoyeido was founded in Kyoto about 300 years ago. You can visit the "Incense Studio" on the second floor of the Kyoto main store, where the company manufactures its fragrances, and experience making your own original fragrance. Why not take this opportunity to create some fragrant memories?

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Experience making matcha using a stone mill

Experience the spirit of Uji tea firsthand in a workshop that preserves and nurtures traditions.

At the long-established Fukujuen Uji Tea Workshop, you can grind tencha tea, the raw material of matcha, in a stone mill, and then enjoy a thick tea with the freshly ground matcha, and then pour it over vanilla ice cream to enjoy a luxurious original thick tea affogato. You can also take a guided tour of the museum on the first floor, which displays old tea-making machines and hand-kneaded tea utensils.

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Tea Classes

The more you know about Japanese tea, the more delicious it becomes

Tea has different flavors depending on the type and how it is brewed. There are several points to keep in mind when brewing delicious tea, such as the amount of tea leaves, the temperature of the water, and the brewing time. A Japanese tea instructor will teach you the tricks to brewing Gyokuro and Sencha. Come experience the profound depths of tea.

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Miyama sightseeing and camping experience

Experience the beautiful, unspoiled scenery and traditional culture of Miyama Kayabuki Village

You can easily experience the rich natural environment of northern Kyoto on a day trip.
In the morning, you will tour Miyama, with tour content depending on the season, followed by a BBQ of Japanese Black Beef for lunch.

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Sake tasting

Brewery tour and tasting

Matsui Sake Brewery will soon celebrate its 300th anniversary since its founding. Surrounded by the 36 peaks of Higashiyama and the Kamo River, this naturally rich sake brewery is the oldest in the city of Kyoto, and continues to take the time to carefully and meticulously brew sake. Please enjoy a tour of the brewery and a sake tasting.

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