The 25-room luxury boutique Kyoto Yura Hotel Nijo Jo Bettei MGallery has opened at the heart of the historic city centre.

Taking design inspiration from the nearby Nijo Castle the new hotel is the second MGallery property in Japan and is situated in the quiet cityscape of Kyoto. Designed by renowned architect Yukio Hashimoto and surrounded by manicured Japanese gardens, the new boutique hotel offers an elegant portal to the four seasons. Hashimoto Yukio’s philosophy focuses on designing ambience rather than focussing solely on materials, allowing him to create timeless and minimalistic interiors.

The luxury boutique hotel offers a collection of 25 rooms, from the 40-45 square metre Deluxe Room, to the 53 square metre Rikyu Suite. Select rooms feature balconies with views towards Nijo Castle and all rooms overlook the Japanese gardens, along with amenities including espresso machines, air-purifiers, mini-bar facilities, and separate bathrooms.

The hotel’s restaurant and bar, Singular, specialises in French offerings, inspired by Japan’s beauty and the rich culinary traditions of Kyoto. Chef Susumu Okubo, who trained under French culinary masters Alain Ducasse and Pierre Gagnaire, will lead the restaurant, inviting guests to experience culinary masterpieces prepared using local ingredients gathered from carefully select producers across the region. Okubo most recently served as Chef de Cuisine of the one-star Michelin restaurant, Pierre, in Osaka.

The hotel is located in close proximity to Nijo Castle – one of the seventeen Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. The central Kyoto district offers an array of sights and attractions including Kyoto Gosho, the Imperial Palace. Nijo Jo Mae Station is also just a short walk away, offering guests convenient accessibility via the Tozai Subway Line. For the convenience of guests who travel by train, the hotel offers a private transfer service from Kyoto Station.

“We are very excited to introduce this truly special hotel in Kyoto which is sure to become one of Japan’s most mysterious hideaways,” says Yuko Sato, General Manager of Kyoto Yura Hotel Nijo Jo Bettei MGallery. “We look forward pursuing the highest levels of excellence and crafting an array of authentic experiences for our guests on their next visit to this historic city.”

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