Stay · Kyoto Station
The Thousand Kyoto ザ・サウザンド キョウト
A calm, design-led hotel a minute from Kyoto Station, named after the 1,000 Kannon of Sanjusangendo. Pale wood, stone and paper inside, a moss-and-water garden lobby, and the most convenient luxury base for train-hopping.
About
The Thousand Kyoto opened in January 2019 on the Karasuma (north) side of Kyoto Station, on Shiokoji-dori between Kyoto Tower and the Keihan hotels. Its name refers to the thousand golden Kannon statues of nearby Sanjusangendo and to the idea of Kyoto's thousand years as a capital. The interiors pair light timber lattice, washi and stone with abstract art; the lobby opens onto a small garden of water and greenery that hides the traffic outside. There is an all-day Italian restaurant, a tea salon and a spa. For travellers it is a practical pick: you can walk from the Shinkansen in five minutes, and be at Fushimi Inari, Nara or Osaka quickly.
Highlights
- Five-minute walk from the Shinkansen gates
- Light timber, washi and stone interiors
- Lobby looking onto a water and greenery garden
- Named after the 1,000 Kannon of Sanjusangendo
- Spa and tea salon
Tips
- Ideal for early trains: stay here the night before a day trip
- Afternoon tea in the lounge is open to non-guests
- Kyoto Tower and the bus terminal are across the road
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