Activities
Hoshinoya Kyoto's original boat "Hisui"
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- All year
Experience tranquility on Hoshinoya Kyoto's "Hisui" boat with matcha-making, artisan craftsmanship, and stunning seasonal views.
Autumn Evenings with Insect Songs
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- Aug 23, 2025 – Sep 22
Experience Mushikiki, the Japanese tradition of listening to insects, in our Hidden Garden as the autumn sky changes.
Hoshinoya Momijinoga
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- Nov 28, 2025 – Nov 30
You can see the court dance and music that is said to have been performed by Hikaru Genji in “Momiji-no-Ga” in the Tale of Genji.
Autumn stay in Deep Arashiyama
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- Nov 8, 2025 – Dec 7
Escape the bustle and indulge in a private retreat, where you can savor the beauty of autumn leaves in all their splendor.
Chrysanthemum Festival Experience
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- Sep 1, 2025 – Sep 9
Enjoy the Chrysanthemum Festival with a special chrysanthemum-inspired dinner and a chrysanthemum pillow made from a mixture of fragrant ingredients.
Scented Warmth Stay in Deep Arashiyama
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- Dec 10, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026
Savor a morning hotpot aboard our exclusive "Hisui" boat, then warm your body through kneaded incense crafting and seasonal botanical baths in-room.
Morning Outdoor Stretch
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- All year
Stretching in dignified air to stretch the limbs and encourage blood flow.Leads to an energized day.
Digital Detox Stay
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- All year
This digital detox stay is a two-day program to experience Kyoto’s nature and culture while unplugging from devices like computers and phones.
Anniversary plan
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- All year
Celebrate your special occasion with a traditional Karakami card-making experience and a keepsake photo album, all reflecting the elegance of Kyoto.
Luxurious Solo Trip at Deep Arashiyama
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- All year
A stay program where you can face yourself and spend a luxurious time in the nature of Oku-Arashiyama without hesitation.
Introduction to Incense Ceremony
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- All year
Experience a parlor game popularized by Kyoto's nobles in the 14th century, where aromatic wood is gently warmed to release its exquisite scent.
Morning Zen Meditation
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- All year
At dawn, as mist shrouds HOSHINOYA Kyoto, participants meditate in a temple hall, resonating with chants and bathed in the first rays of sunlight.
Cultural experience with the shell-pictures of The Tale of Genji
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- All year
Match shells adorned with scenes from The Tale of Genji, a refined pastime of 14th-century Kyoto nobles. Our staff will share the story behind them.
An excursion to the Japanese tea house in Kyoto
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- All year
Discover Kyoto’s iconic geiko, maiko, and teahouse culture. We’ll tailor a selection of authentic Kyoto experiences just for you.
Exploring Kyoto in Kimono
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- All year
In culturally rich Kyoto, wear a kimono and experience its beauty. We offer both dressing guidance and rentals to enhance your trip.