Kyoto's new hotel is a short stroll to UNESCO World Heritage sites

Kyoto, Japan — home to 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites and thousands of temples, shrines and beautiful gardens — welcomes a new hotel, Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto.

Being one of the few international serviced apartment brands in the fabled ancient city, this latest addition to Kyoto’s hotels showcases 120 thoughtfully designed rooms and studio apartments with fully equipped kitchens and laundry facilities.

travel-asia-now-Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto_Studio Deluxe — *Studio Deluxe features a well-equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave oven and cooking utensils. (Image credit: Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto)*

Right in the charming heart of Kyoto’s historic and cultural district

Strategically located close to several of Kyoto’s most popular tourist attractions, Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto is a two-minute walk from the Kyoto Shiyakusho-Mae Station on the Municipal Subway Tozai Line and a fifteen-minute train ride from Kyoto Station.

Its exceptional address is perfect for both leisure and business travellers searching for authentic local experiences, cultural immersion and exploration of Kyoto’s architectural marvels.

travel-asia-now-kyoto_Destination — *Oike area is the center of tourism and business in Kyoto.* *(Image credit: Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto)*

Prominent landmarks in its vicinity include the Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace and Sentō Imperial Palace, home to emperors of Japan for many centuries.

A short stroll to popular riverside walks and charming restaurants along the beautiful Kamo River, the property offers myriad retail and epicurean indulgences after a day of historic excursions.

Just minutes away by taxi, subway or even rented bicycles are the ancient cobblestone streets, geishas and tea houses of iconic Higashiyama ‘old town’, with abundant authentic local restaurants and shopping for traditional Japanese crafts and kimonos at Karasuma-Shijo and Nishiki Market.

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IT hub and academic center

A center of innovation, modern-day Kyoto is an information technology hub. It is the home base for industry leaders such as Nintendo.

The city is also Japan’s academic center with over 40 higher education institutions, including Kyoto Institute of Technology, ranked among the world’s best for architecture and design.

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto’s facilities

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto offers a safe sanctuary for business and leisure travellers seeking residential comfort without compromising on service excellence.

All 104 elegant guest rooms promise a good night’s rest with quality beds and the latest in-room technology, including an air purifier, 55′ flat screen smart TV, tablet, press readers and complimentary Wi-Fi along with world-class guest services.

Sixteen studio apartments feature a well-equipped kitchen fitted with a refrigerator, microwave oven, cooking utensils, washing machine and dryer.

Café O, an on-site dining establishment, will serve breakfast featuring local culinary specialties.

travel-asia-now-_Oakwood_Hotel_Oike_Kyoto_Cafe_O — *Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto’s Cafe O* *(Image credit: Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto)*

Other facilities include a co-working space, smoking room, laundromat, housekeeping and multi-lingual guest relations for seamless assistance, such as limousine, taxi and airport bus arrangements.

To safeguard the health and safety of guests, associates and the local community, the hotel observes Oakwood Clean360 to enjoy Oakwood experience with absolute peace of mind.

“Following the success of Oakwood’s operations in Tokyo and Yokohama, we are delighted to make our market entry into Kyoto, which is one of the world’s iconic historic cities. This landmark opening signifies the arrival of Oakwood’s distinctive style of hospitality in Japan’s coveted tourism hotspot at an opportune time when the world returns to travel once again,” said Dean Schreiber, chief executive officer of Oakwood.