Aman Kyoto is set in a secret garden at the heart of a 32-hectare forest, called Kerry Hill Garden, to commemorate the late architect. The courtyard is covered with moss, and this courtyard, which Mr. Kerry Hill loves, retains its original natural landscape to the utmost extent.
Exemplary in its simplicity, the resort is an architectural masterpiece masterminded by Kerry Hill Architects. True to the Aman aesthetic, which is very much inspired by Japan, Aman Kyoto’s structures including its Aman Spa have been designed with characteristic elegance and sensitivity to complement their verdant surroundings.
Aman Kyoto has six Guest Pavilions, housing 26 guest rooms. Aman Kyoto’s latticed pavilions are a contemporary homage to the traditional Japanese ryokan inn, minimalist in their geometry, and each serving as a window onto their spectacular natural surroundings. Strikingly minimalist in their design, the rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows framing the spectacular natural surroundings, tatami mats covering the floors, and tokonoma (alcoves where items for artistic appreciation are presented) providing subtle focal points.
Spacious and light-filled interiors, paying homage to the traditional Ryokan inn, Natural hot springs make onsen an integral part of the property’s wellness offering, Dining celebrates the unique culinary traditions of Japan using the finest local produce.
Resting at the heart of the resort is the convivial Living Pavilion by Aman with its central fireplace and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open onto an ornate terrace overlooking the Kerry Hill garden.
From this peaceful haven, where gardens, forest and healing waters rejuvenate body and mind, guests can explore all that Kyoto has to offer on uniquely curated, behind-the-scenes Aman Journeys.
- Architect: Kerry Hill（1943-2018）
- Photos: Aman Resorts
