"Beauty is eternity gazing at itself in a mirror.
But you are eternity and you are the mirror"
—Kahlil Gibran
Honoring the simplicity of Japanese craftsmanship, Roku Kyoto is located just north of Kyoto, where Hon’ami Koetsu, one of Japan’s most influential artists, founded the legendary Rinpa school of painting. The 114-room new-build hotel, which includes a signature restaurant, spa, and outdoor thermal pool, pays homage to this artistic legacy by embracing craftsmanship, simplicity, and the landscape that inspired it. Taking a rest in this beautiful sanctuary of tranquility and creativity, our guests can enjoy this beautiful view while resting and recharging their spirit by engaging in various activities inspired by Japanese culture and history.
The religious practice of the early Japanese was based on a profound sense of awe for natural manifestations such as sun, water, trees, rocks, sound and silence. Man's response to these phenomenon was to purify himself and to identify sacred precincts. Much later this practice was named Shintō (Way of the Gods), to distinguish it from Buddhism which had entered Japan in the Sixth century, bringing with it a full panoply of architecture, doctrine and indoor ceremonies. The interior design of the hotel is inspired from these traditional Japanese practices to offer the guests a tranquil experience that is unique to the site. Shintō is essentially an indigenous religion with neither dogma, scriptures nor form. The earliest sacred precincts were places of particular beauty, demarcated by rudimentary stone boundaries and by simple, pre-architectural monuments (such as rock piles surmounted by stones) indicating the places where sacred presences were first sensed. Here worship took its purest form, in total silence with no ritual. Construction of the earliest Shintō shrines seems related to palace architecture of the Tumulus period, and is characterized by simplicity of both form and material). Using natural materials indigenous to Kyoto such as rock piles, bamboo sticks and wood and combine them with modern aesthetics that elevates the atmosphere, Roku Kyoto is the perfect exemplar of how luxury can be approached both from the outside (with the exquisite design) and inside (with the purified spirit and peace felt in the heart).
Stillness and Nature-inspired Design: Tranquility as a Spiritual Practice
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A Haven of Tranquility and Creativity
From the lobby lounge to guestrooms and suites, everywhere in the hotel reflects the artistic elements of Kyoto region and ingenous Japanese culture and craftsmanship. The breathtakingly scenic Takagamine mountains, the eternal flow of the Tenjin River, and the bamboo weave-patterned screens are recurring motifs and designs throughout the hotel. The mirror on the table reflecting the open rooftop and the sky, creating a symmetrical effect throughout the beauty, like the reflection of the Tenjin River. Beauty and eternity takes their own interpretation in this ever expanding, breathtaking and intimate space that the spirit calls its home.
Immerse in the Culture:
Hand-selected experiences
for an
unforgettable
stay
Washi Paper Making
Dip back into the centuries-old tradition of Japanese paper making in this bespoke craft experience with the help of a Japanese paper artist.
Kitsugi Experience
Discover the ancient art of Kintsugi, reviving broken pottery pieces with gold and lacquer at Kintsugi master Hiroki Kiyokawa's hands-on workshop.
Japanese Tea Ceremony
Nestled in the beautiful north garden of the expansive Shozan Resort is a quaint Japanese teahouse full of character and charm. Relocated from the revered Daitokuji Temple, this secluded historical building, surrounded by Kitayama cedars and colorful maple leaves, provides the perfect traditional tea ceremony experience in an oasis of total tranquility.
Handicraft Porcelain Making
Commemorate your stay with kiln-fired ceramic art fashioned with soil from the Roku Kyoto estate. Craft under the guidance of their third generation porcelain master, Kano Shoukoku.