Design that hints at the past while adding something new
By utilizing traditional techniques to revive rare materials and preserving their valuable designs while incorporating modern comfort, you'll have the opportunity to rediscover the Japanese aesthetic throughout your stay.
Retain 100 year-old architecture
A century ago, there was an inn established during the Meiji period in this area. HOSHINOYA Kyoto inherited its architecture, which utilized techniques and rare materials that cannot be reproduced today.
Raise the value of and revive
The design was handled by architect Rie Azuma. Not only did they simply restore and revive the former design, but also created a new and unprecedented space as a luxury ryokan with the distinctive character of HOSHINOYA.
The skill of bringing timber to life
The pillars and ceiling boards of the guest rooms are decorated with a technique called "Arai" (which means washing) by Kyoto craftsmen. This technique removes dullness and dirt, bringing them back to life in a serene beauty.
Same scenery across time
The custom-made "Tatami Sofa" in the guest room is designed to offer the most beautiful view from the low perspective typical of the traditional Japanese sitting posture "Seiza" (where the eye level is typically lower compared to sitting in a chair), reflecting the Japanese lifestyle that used to be predominant.
Richness created by traditional techniques
We chose "Kyo Karakami", which is a traditional Japanese paper craft that originated in Kyoto, for the walls of the guest pavilion. It is handled by "Kyo Karakami MARUNI," one of only two longstanding shops in Kyoto. The unique texture, which cannot be replicated through printing, enriches the expression of the guest pavillion.