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Capella Kyoto

Q: Where is Capella Kyoto located?

Capella Kyoto is located in Kyoto, Asia & Middle East. It is a urban hotel by Capella.

Capella's Japan debut in Kyoto's Higashiyama district — Kengo Kuma architecture surrounding a traditional Japanese garden courtyard

📍 Kyoto · East Asia · Asia & Middle East 📅 March 2026

Capella Kyoto is a urban hotel by Capella opening March 2026 in Kyoto, Asia & Middle East. The property will feature 92 rooms and suites. Designed by Kengo Kuma and Associates.

Why We're Watching

Kengo Kuma — architect of the Tokyo Olympic Stadium — designs a hotel in Kyoto's most culturally rich neighborhood. Private onsen, omakase dining, and a Japanese garden courtyard as the building's spiritual center.

The Full Story

Capella's Japan debut is one of those rare openings where architecture, location, and cultural context align perfectly. Designed by Kengo Kuma — Japan's most internationally celebrated living architect, whose portfolio includes the National Stadium for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics — the hotel occupies th

The Higashiyama location places guests within walking distance of Kiyomizu-dera, Yasaka Shrine, Kenninji Temple (Kyoto's oldest Zen temple), and Miyagawa-cho — one of five remaining geisha districts. Four minutes to Gion-Shijo Station.

Kuma's four-story design wraps 92 rooms and suites around a central Japanese garden courtyard — mirroring the traditional progression from public to private space. The garden establishes a contemplative atmosphere that flows through every corridor and room. Beneath the courtyard lies the Auriga Spa

Dining is varied and ambitious: a modern brasserie with adjoining pâtisserie, a Japanese restaurant in a sunken garden serving seasonal kaiseki-inspired cuisine, and Carte Blanche — an omakase-style immersive dining experience. Opens March 23, 2026 — now accepting reservations.

Key Details

Architect/Designer: Kengo Kuma and Associates
Rooms: 92
Property Type: Urban Hotel
Setting: Urban / Cultural
Price Tier: Tier 2 ($2k-$5k)
Best For: Culture & History, Wellness, Couples/Romance

Anticipated Features

92 Rooms & SuitesKengo Kuma DesignCentral Japanese Garden CourtyardAuriga Spa with Private OnsenOmakase Carte Blanche DiningModern Brasserie & PâtisserieSunken Garden Japanese RestaurantHigashiyama DistrictWalking Distance to Kiyomizu-dera & GionNear Miyagawa-cho Geisha District