A hip way to walk in Kyoto, explored in five topics. | feature

A hip way to walk around Kyoto, explored in five topics.

Porter Classic, ,Graphpaper, ,new style residences built before the end of the Shifu era (esp. in Kyoto and Osaka prefectures)Kyoto in 2020 is going through major changes, paying tribute to its history while embracing the new. Kyoto in 2020 is about to undergo major changes, incorporating the new, while paying tribute to its history. This city, which is in a constant state of renewal, is always full of omoroi (interesting things). However, the board of directors stretched across the basin is endlessly wide, and there is an overabundance of information. So, HOUYHNHNM's has created a hip guidebook for enjoying Kyoto 120%. Fashion, gourmet food, sake, bathhouses, hotels, each genre is different, but they are all full of originality, and they are all very hot. Get ready to update to KYOTO 2.0 for the day when you can say "Yes, let's go to Kyoto" again.

Photo_Masao Inoue (TAND), Mami Nakashima

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05 HOTEL Stay at Art.

If you are planning to spend a night in Kyoto, a traditional Japanese inn is fine, but in HOUYHNHNM's opinion, an art hotel is definitely the way to go. They are easy to get to and, more importantly, you can experience the latest in art culture. The dream you will have in such a hotel is sure to be the most magnificent and colorful world you have ever seen.

Ace Hotel Kyoto A combination of Japanese and Western essence.

The Ace Hotel Kyoto opened with the opening of the Shinpukan. Kengo Kuma supervised the architectural design, and the LA-based design group Commune Design supervised the interior design. The Ace Hotel's familiar collaboration with local creators is alive and well, with artwork by 97-year-old dye craftsman Shayaro Yuzuki installed in all 213 rooms. In addition, some rooms feature Japanese paper lighting and Shigaraki-ware side tables, along with record players and guitars, allowing guests to enjoy a blend of Japanese and Western design to their heart's content.

Ace Hotel Kyoto

Address: 245-2 Kurumaya-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City
Phone: 075-229-9000
Official Site

node hotel Artworks in monotone.

The concept of this hotel is "a place where art collectors live," and the space is like a gallery in contrast to the traditional townscape. The monotone interior is decorated with works by internationally acclaimed artists such as Tomoo Gokita, Yukimasa Ida, and Barry McGee. The café-dining bar on the first floor offers a mix of food culture from around the world, using Kyoto ingredients, as well as carefully selected wines.