This new luxury hotel in Kyoto centers around a Japanese garden

Perched on the quiet cityscape of historic Kyoto, the newly opened Kyoto Yura Hotel Nijo Jo Bettei MGallery offers guests a relaxing and tranquil atmosphere. Renowned architect Yukio Hashimoto centered the hotel’s design around a Japanese garden, offering an elegant portal to the four seasons. Hashimoto Yukio’s philosophy focuses on designing ambiance rather than focusing solely on materials, allowing him to create timeless and minimalistic interiors.

Kyoto Yura Hotel Nijo Jo Bettei MGallery is Accor’s second MGallery Hotel in Japan.

This luxury hotel in Kyoto, which takes design inspiration from the nearby Nijo Castle, offers a collection of 25 rooms. Accommodation ranges from 40 to 45 square metre Deluxe Room to 53 square metre Rikyu Suite. All guestrooms face the Japanese gardens, while select rooms feature balconies with views towards Nijo Castle. All rooms provide the comforts of modern amenities including espresso machines, air purifiers, mini-bar facilities, and separate bathrooms.

Signature restaurant, Singular

The hotel’s restaurant and bar, Singular, will specialise in French offerings, inspired by Japan’s beauty and Kyoto’s rich culinary traditions. Chef Susumu Okubo, who trained under French culinary masters Alain Ducasse and Pierre Gagnaire, heads the restaurant.

At Singular, experience culinary masterpieces using local ingredients gathered from carefully selected producers across the region.

“The opening of our second MGallery hotel in Japan signals our confidence in this brand to offer something truly distinctive to travelers. We know that our guests are continually seeking authentic and original experiences, and we predict this to be an even stronger trend in the years to come,” says Patrick Basset, Chief Operating Officer for Accor, Upper Southeast & Northeast Asia and the Maldives.

With the opening of Kyoto Yura Hotel Nijo Jo Bettei MGallery, we look forward to welcoming guests to come and experience many memorable moments in Kyoto, a charming city with countless unique stories to tell.

Patrick Basset, Chief Operating Officer for Accor, Upper Southeast & Northeast Asia and the Maldives

Convenient location

This luxury hotel in Kyoto is near Nijo Castle, one of the 17 Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The central Kyoto district offers an array of sights and attractions, including Kyoto Gosho (Kyoto 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. We look forward to pursuing the highest levels of excellence and crafting an array of authentic experiences for our guests on their next visit to this historic city,” commented Yuko Sato, General Manager of Kyoto Yura Hotel Nijo Jo Bettei MGallery.

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