the luxury accommodations of kyoto by the sea
Genmyoan, located at Amanohashidate
This is where the Emperor stayed when he visited Amanohashidate. At 70m above sea level, the rooms here have spectacular views of the entire length of the famous 3.6km stretch of pine covered beach. Many of the suites here include private baths and spacious rooms. The Kongo Suite is an expansive 143㎡, including a long veranda with an outdoor bath and furnishings.
price range: ￥￥￥-￥￥￥￥ (roughly 30,000 yen and up ) standard rooms and suites both available.
Monjuso Shourotei, located at Amanohashidate
Located on a secluded peninsula with Chionji Temple of Wisdom, this Japanese ryokan is an impeccable example of a proper Japanese stay. From the hospitality, to the natural hot springs and incredible Japanese architecture, this location has created a perfect ryokan experience.
price range: ￥￥￥-￥￥￥￥ (roughly 30,000 yen and up ) standard rooms and suites both available.
Hoshi no Oto, located near Amanohashidate
Every one of Hoshi no Oto’s seven villas faces the sea. Each 120㎡ suite comes with indoor and outdoor natural hot springs (each with different water properties), as well as a private pool, terrace, and sea views. These suites are furnished by designers and architects from around the world, with world-class amenities, cuisine, and hospitality. The reception area also serves as a lounge, with hand-made sweets, fruit, and drink services that change throughout the day & night (wine, beer, cocktails, fresh-made juices).
price range: ￥￥￥￥ (roughly 50,000 yen and up)
Ujo Soan
located along the UNESCO Global Geopark in Kyotango
Visiting Ujo Soan during Japan's rainy season? Consider yourself lucky! This sprawling world of gardens and beautifully designed villas was specifically named for its ability to shine when the sun isn't. The tranquil setting, just a minute's walk from Yuhigaura's beaches (some of the best sunsets in Japan), provides the perfect atmosphere for letting everything wash away. Among the bamboo forest paths cross trickling streams, you will have your choice from six separate Japanese-Western style villas. Each house is private, with natural hot springs. The Soke Suite, is 108㎡ and has the architecture of a traditional farmhouse with the comforts of a luxury hotel. The cuisine, of course, matches the excellence of the rest of the establishment.
For more information on booking, pricing, and meal options, check out the link to their English website. Booking can also be handled through the Kyoto by the Sea DMO's tour center.
price range: ￥￥￥-￥￥￥￥ (roughly 40,000 yen and up ) standard villas and specialty both available.
Sumihei
located along the UNESCO Global Geopark in Kyotango
More than six different natural hot springs, sea views, mountain views, Japanese=modern decor with designer kimono installations, and a heritage of over 150 years with a focus on cuisine, Sumihei is a destination in and of itself. Even the “standard” rooms (central picture) are anything but standard, but for those who want an even more luxurious experience, there are large villa-type suites with private hot spring baths in the rooms. Of course visitors will want to tour around the variety of beautifully designed onsen baths Sumihei has on their expansive property. The facility also has a library with island-like lounge chairs (pictured left), with complementary snacks and drinks (including local craft beer). One of this location’s main draws is the cuisine, as they have their roots in seafood cuisine, and naturally so as this area has some of the most sought after seafood in Japan.
For more information on booking, pricing, and meal options, check out the link to their English website. Booking can also be handled through the Kyoto by the Sea DMO's tour center.
price range: ￥￥-￥￥￥￥ (roughly 25,000 yen and up ) standard rooms, suites, and villas are available.