Kyoto, Japan

Aman Kyoto

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The takeaway

Choose Aman Kyoto for a ryokan-inspired, onsen-centred stay where a secluded forest garden—not the bustle of central Kyoto—sets the pace.

About the hotel

In northern Kyoto’s Takagamine district, Aman Kyoto occupies a forest garden at the foothills of Hidari Daimonji mountain. Its 26 rooms, suites and pavilions reinterpret the Japanese ryokan with minimalist, light-filled interiors that open onto wooded grounds. The defining rhythm is quieter than a city-centre stay: wander mossy garden paths, then return to the Aman Spa’s indoor and outdoor onsen, supplied by mineral-rich spring water from near the resort.

Choose it if

You want a small, ryokan-influenced resort with rooms that look onto woodland and garden rather than a conventional city-hotel setting.
You value hot-spring bathing: the Aman Spa has indoor and outdoor onsen facilities using mineral-rich water from near the property.
You want Kyoto cultural experiences alongside time on the grounds, with Kinkaku-ji within walking distance according to the resort’s fact sheet.

Skip it if

You want to stay amid central Kyoto’s shops and streets; Aman Kyoto is in northern Takagamine, about 30 minutes by car from Kyoto Station.

The property

In photographs.

Guest discussion

What real people are saying.

Reddit excerpts · separate from Rex’s editorial judgment

Guests highlight the garden as a defining feature, alongside attractive rooms and a special atmosphere; one also praises the Japanese and Western food, onsen, and massage. The trade-offs noted are an inconvenient location and high price, with one guest saying service felt uneven relative to the cost.

“The grounds itself was the major standout( a 3 generation private garden) and we're magical. Food was excellent, both western and Japanese options, onsen was a great place to relax, and the spa/massage was excellent.”

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“great rooms, special atmosphere. Way overpriced and location not convenient.”

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“The grounds and rooms are beautiful, but I found the service to be a little shambolic (it was quite good on an absolute basis, I just mean compared to the price).”

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