Activities
Serene Winter Incense Stay
- Availability:
- Dec 15, 2024 – Mar 15, 2025
Discover the Heian aristocratic scent culture during an elegant winter stay in serene Arashiyama.
Hoshinoya Kyoto's original boat "Hisui"
- Availability:
- All year
Experience tranquility on Hoshinoya Kyoto's "Hisui" boat with matcha-making, artisan craftsmanship, and stunning seasonal views.
Digital Detox Stay
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- All year
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.
Introduction to Incense Ceremony
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- All year
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.
Kado
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- All year
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.
Morning Zen Meditation
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- All year
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.
Comprehensive SPA Program - Harmonizing Mind and Body -
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- All year
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.
Cultural experience with the shell-pictures of The Tale of Genji
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- All year
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.
Luxurious Solo Trip at Deep Arashiyama
- Availability:
- All year
A stay program where you can face yourself and spend a luxurious time in the nature of Oku-Arashiyama without hesitation.
An excursion to the Japanese tea house in Kyoto
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- All year
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.
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.
Anniversary plan
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- All year
It's a Karakami cards experience, special flower arrangement and commemorative photography with an original album. We've set the stage for a celebration.
Exploring Kyoto in Kimono
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- All year
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.
Autumn stay in Deep Arashiyama
- Availability:
- Nov 10, 2024 – Dec 10
A program that allows you to experience autumn with dining and outdoor activities surrounded by vibrant fall foliage.
Autumn Breakfast Boat
- Availability:
- Nov 20, 2024 – Dec 5
A luxurious morning time to enjoy a seasonal hot pot on a chartered boat , surrounded by autumn leaves.
Experience Kado with the buds burst open at the first sign of spring.
- Availability:
- Feb 22, 2025 – Mar 20
A unique experience of flower arrangement at this time of the year under the guidance of Ryuho Sasaoka.
Cherry blossom viewing stay in deep Arashiyama
- Availability:
- Mar 25, 2025 – Apr 9
Enjoy special meals and elegant time aboard a private boat while gazing at the cherry blossoms at three special locations.
Outdoor stretching in a spring breeze
- Availability:
- Apr 10, 2025 – Apr 30
Riding on a houseboat and stretching with an emphasis on breathing exercises, savoring special plum porridge