Activities

Experience tranquility on Hoshinoya Kyoto's "Hisui" boat with matcha-making, artisan craftsmanship, and stunning seasonal views.

This digital detox stay is a one-night two-day program that concentrates on activities through which you can experience the nature and local culture of Kyoto while being away from digital devices such as computers or mobile phones.

This parlor game, popularized by Kyoto aristocrats in the 14th century, involves warming aromatic wood to enjoy its scents. At HOSHINOYA Kyoto, guests receive high-quality agarwood and traditional tools to draw out the aromas.

The Sasaoka branch of the Misho School of kado--or ikebana--blends tradition with creativity to develop practices that properly convey the school's traditions, but with a contemporary touch. These lessons, led by current master Ryuho Sasaoka, involve learning the basics of kado as well as ways to apply the art to one's daily life. Since the lesson plan is designed based on the participant's needs, all levels of participants--from beginners to advanced learners--are welcome.

Participants depart HOSHINOYA Kyoto at the break of dawn--when mists still shroud the premises--to meditate at a nearby temple, in a hall that echoes with Buddhist chants and slowly fills with the day's first rays of sunshine.

A scent of the fragrant wood, a profound silence at the temple, and seasonal dinner in your room. And above all, a treatment to regulate blood, qi, yin and yang, performed slowly and carefully in a dignified and calm setting. HOSHINOYA Kyoto offers a stay that will sharpen your senses through the delicate Kyoto culture. Please listen carefully to the voice of your whole body as it becomes pure and clean from the inside out. This is a two-day and one-night personal SPA program based on Oriental medicine, which is tailored to each individual and helps to balance "body conditioning, breath conditioning, mind conditioning, and sensation conditioning". In addition to spending time with your own body, you can also tone your mind and senses through Kyoto's culture.

The game is played by finding pairs of matching shell pattern. Pictures of The Tale of Genji are depicted inside the shells, and our staff will explain the story.

An exclusive plan for solo travelers to spend a luxurious time alone in the nature of deep Arashiyama. You will make yourself relaxed by savoring a cup of matcha green tea in the floating tea room with a view of Arashiyama Gorge, reading a book, or touring around the garden surrounded by sounds and the clean air of nature.

The unique plan could consist of a dinner at a Tatami room, a drink at a bar, and more. Spend the adventurous day in a city full of cultural fascination.

Stretching in dignified air to stretch the limbs and encourage blood flow.Leads to an energized day.

It's a Karakami cards experience, special flower arrangement and commemorative photography with an original album. We've set the stage for a celebration.

Kimono culture runs deep in Kyoto, where residents and visitors alike dress up to enjoy occasions such as cherry blossom season, the leaves changing color in the fall, and the vibrant Gion Festival in July. HOSHINOYA Kyoto offers a wide range of kimono for rental, as well as outfitting services, to help guests enhance their Kyoto experience.

A program that allows you to experience autumn with dining and outdoor activities surrounded by vibrant fall foliage.

A luxurious morning time to enjoy a seasonal hot pot on a chartered boat , surrounded by autumn leaves.

Discover the Heian aristocratic scent culture during an elegant winter stay in serene Arashiyama.

A unique experience of flower arrangement at this time of the year under the guidance of Ryuho Sasaoka.