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The Thousand Kyoto

FAR EAST, Japan, Kyoto

A “millennium hotel” delivering comfort for the next thousand years, The Thousand Kyoto offers serene accommodations with a focus on sustainability and Japanese craftsmanship . The 85sqm THE THOUSAND SUITE is a maisonette-style duplex with two beds and a soaring double-height space, while standard rooms range from 37sqm . Amenities include an original body cream featuring Kyoto charcoal and cherry blossom extract, pajamas, and a humidifying air purifier . The hotel provides a tranquil base with easy access to Kyoto Station and the city’s cultural sites.

Family Offer

Couples Offer

Hotel Overview

  • Room Only (Breakfast available – Japanese or Western half-buffet style, served at SCALAE from 7:00 to 10:00 AM) 
  • THE THOUSAND TWIN (37.0 m², 2 single beds)
  • DELUXE KING (42.0 m², 1 king bed)
  • JAPANESE SUITE TWIN (63.0 m², 2 double beds + 2 futons)
  • THE THOUSAND SUITE (85.0 m², maisonette-style suite)
  • Superior Twin (with or without sofa)
  • Rooms with futon beds (2 futon beds available)
  • Junior Terrace Suite (54 m², 2 single beds) 
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Coffee machine and electric kettle
  • Refrigerator and minibar
  • In-room safe
  • Private bathroom with bathtub, bidet, slippers, and free toiletries
  • Bathrobe and pajamas
  • Serta pillowtop mattress with down comforter
  • iPad in room for controlling facilities and room service
  • Tea set with Kyoto-crafted tea utensils
  • Humidifier/air purifier 
  • Spa and wellness centre (THE THOUSAND SPA, meditation-themed)
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna

3 restaurants and bars:

  • SCALAE (Italian, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • KIZAHASHI (Japanese cuisine)
  • TEA & BAR (Café and bar, serving Japanese tea and cocktails)
  • Private parking on-site (¥2,000 per night, approximately 50 spaces, no reservation possible)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange
  • Room service (in-room dining available)
  • Bicycle rental (additional charge)
  • Luggage storage
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry and dry cleaning services (additional charge)
  • Meeting and banquet facilities
  • Wedding chapel and salon
  • Hair and makeup salon
  • Flower shop 
  • Location: 570 Higashi Shiokoji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216, Japan
  • Category: 5-star, Luxury
  • Brand: Keihan Hotels & Resorts
  • Style: Modern, minimalist, inspired by the beauty of a tea room and traditional Kyoto townhouses, emphasizing harmony with nature and sustainability
  • Opened: 2019
  • Number of Rooms: 222
  • Check-in: 15:00 – 25:00 (1:00 AM)
  • Check-out: Until 12:00
  • Minimum Age: 18 for check-in
  • Pets: Not allowed (service animals allowed)
  • Child Policy: Children of all ages welcome. Children 6 years old and under stay free. Children 7-12 years old are charged ¥3,400 per person; children 13-17 years old are charged ¥6,800 per person. Crib and extra bed policies vary by room type.
  • Best For: Couples, business travellers, families, travellers seeking a sustainable, minimalist luxury hotel with unmatched convenience to Kyoto Station
  • Approximate Flight Time from UK: 12-14 hours (direct to Osaka) + transfer to Kyoto
  • Time Difference: GMT+9 (no daylight saving)

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