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HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO
HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO
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- ¥118,278+ / 2 guests, 1 night
- Stay reports
- 29
- Videos
- 9

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About this hotel
Directly opposite Nijo Castle, on the site of the Mitsui family’s own residence. You enter through the Kajiimiya gate, moved here and rebuilt, and the guest wings stand around a garden at the centre. A thermal spring drawn from under the grounds feeds the bathhouse.
Who it suits
Close enough to walk to both Nijo Castle and the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Because the hot spring is in the building, you can come back to it between one sight and the next. A room facing the garden and one that does not are different stays.
Basic information
- Address
- 284 Nijo-Aburanokoji-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
- Check-in
- 15:00
- Check-out
- 12:00
- Nearest station
- Kyoto Station (3.1 km as the crow flies)
- Operated by
- Mitsui Fudosan
京都府京都市中京区油小路通二条下る二条油小路町284
Features
- Spa
- Hot spring
- Communal bath
- Anniversaries
- Couples
- Modern Japanese design
- Historic building
- Travelling with parents
What this place is like
Checked against the hotel’s own site. Anything we could not confirm is left out — that does not mean it is not there.
Rooms: 160 in all; only the Onsen Suites have a hot-spring bath
There are 160 rooms. The Onsen Suites (101–111 m², facing a small courtyard garden) have an open-air bath with hot-spring water from the grounds; the other rooms have stone bathtubs. Other suites include the Nijo Suite (112 m²) and the Presidential Suite (213 m²), both facing Nijo Castle.
From the editors
If you want onsen water in your own room, book an Onsen Suite.
Source: hotelthemitsui.com (checked 8 October 2026)
Hot spring: natural onsen from beneath the grounds — a swimsuit spa and a paid private bath
A natural hot spring rises beneath the hotel grounds and feeds the Thermal Spring spa, which you use in a swimsuit. A private onsen for staying guests (over 100 m², with a mist sauna) can be booked for a fee, 7:00–23:00.
From the editors
This is not a ryokan-style communal bath where you bathe naked. For rooms with their own hot-spring bath, see the rooms section.
Source: hotelthemitsui.com (checked 8 October 2026)
Getting there: three minutes’ walk from Nijojo-mae subway station
Three minutes on foot from exit 2 of Nijojo-mae Station on the Tozai subway line, or ten from exit 2 of Karasuma-Oike on the Karasuma line. About 15 minutes by car from Kyoto Station and about 100 from Kansai International Airport. The hotel can arrange a chauffeured car or taxi at extra cost. Parking for 23 cars. The entrance is on Aburanokoji-dori.
Source: hotelthemitsui.com (checked 8 October 2026)
Ratings
Collected by the booking sites and by Google. We do not rate hotels ourselves.
- Breakfast
- 4.50
- Cleanliness
- 4.80
An unforgettable stay and the best hospitality we have ever experienced Mitsui Kyoto has been the highlight of our Japan vacation. It is, without a doubt, the nicest hotel we have ever stayed at, but what truly sets it apart is the people. From the incredible attention to detail to the genuine warmth and kindness we experienced every day, everything felt thoughtful and personal. Traveling with our young daughter, we especially appreciated how welcome and cared for our family felt throughout our stay. Every interaction left us feeling that the staff genuinely cared about making our experience special. It is rare to find a place where the beauty of the property is matched by the character and kindness of the people who work there. The hospitality here is truly world class, and it is the little things that made the biggest difference. We are genuinely sad to leave. Our time here has given our family memories we will cherish for years to come, and we sincerely hope to return someday. Thank you to the entire team at Mitsui Kyoto for making our stay such a meaningful part of our Japan journey. You have set a standard for hospitality that will be difficult for anywhere else to match. If you are considering staying here, do not hesitate. This place is something truly special.
Read the full review on Google MapsA truly exceptional experience. The property is breathtaking and from the moment you walk in there is a cohesive identity to the place. It feels much more special than a generic luxury brand hotel like the Ritz or St Regis and, without doubt, my service experience far exceeded what I usually get at those hotels. Staff was attentive and truly embodied omotenashi. For instance during a tea ceremony we casually mentioned having to check out very early the next morning to catch our train. With only that casual mention, we were met at the lobby door with beautiful boxed breakfast at 5:30 am when we left. Truly a Michelin 3 key experience from start to finish.
Read the full review on Google Maps★★★★★ The Mitsui was an outstanding experience from beginning to end. The food was beautifully prepared, incredibly fresh, and full of flavor, with every dish showing real attention to detail. The presentation was just as impressive as the taste, and the entire meal felt like a true Japanese dining experience rather than simply going out to eat. What really made Kazuha and Lin memorable was the service. Everyone was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely seemed to care that we were enjoying ourselves. The atmosphere was relaxed and elegant, making it a perfect place to slow down and enjoy a great meal while visiting Japan. My wife and I had a wonderful time, and Kazuha and Lin were easily one of the memorable dining experiences of our trip. Great food, excellent hospitality, and a beautiful atmosphere. We would absolutely return and highly recommend Kazuha to anyone looking for an exceptional meal in Japan.
Read the full review on Google Maps
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Room tours and stay videos
These videos are in Japanese. We embed them as published and do not translate them.
【ホテル宿泊記】ホテルザ三井京都公認で最新&完全版レビューします 貸切温泉の中でアフタヌーンティー/HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO,Japan
大人の休日CH / Luxury Holidays · October 2022 · 32:07 · 480K views
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大人の休日CH / Luxury Holidays · August 2021 · 24:16 · 386K views
More videos7
【ルームツアー】京都の5つ星ラグジュアリーホテル「HOTEL THE MITSUI」に宿泊。shot on Nikon Z6III
yusuke okawa (kiyoon) · August 2024 · 14:49 · 14K views
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ホテルYouTuber・マイラーズTV · November 2020 · 18:03 · 15K views
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旅する会社員まっひー · October 2025 · 48:23 · 4K views
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Mikilog · November 2025 · 10:49 · 2K views
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suzuvlog / 30代専業主婦のプラチナ旅 · April 2026 · 11:02 · 1K views
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ご褒美旅ログ · September 2026 · 13:24 · 1K views
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matsuのホテルコレクション / 非日常ホテルステイ & ときどき鉄道旅 · March 2026 · 26:21 · 1K views
What guests wrote
Written in Japanese by the authors below. We link to the originals and do not translate or reproduce them.
- 【宿泊記】ホテルザ三井京都のアフタヌーンティーをレビュー!会場・料金・予約は?いちご&チョコレートを写真18枚で紹介#3
world-melody.com · 10 October 2026
- 【宿泊記】ホテルザ三井京都の朝食はプラチナ特典で無料?メインのおかわり・混雑状況を写真49枚でレビュー!#2
world-melody.com · 10 October 2026
- 【宿泊記】ホテルザ三井京都(HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO)のプラチナ特典・デラックスルーム・温泉スパを写真118枚で詳細レビュー!#1
world-melody.com · 10 October 2026
- 「HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO(ホテル ザ ミツイ キョウト)」2泊3日のウェルネスプラン『SPA Indulgence - 温泉養生ジャーニー』で心身ともに満たされるステイを!
ラグジュアリー体験の入り口メディア · 9 September 2026
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note(ノート) · 9 December 2025
- HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTOの朝食体験|京都で迎える至福の朝 | TIMELESS Hotels & Travel
TIMELESS Hotels & Travel · 23 October 2025
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陸マイラーのぼやき · 3 August 2025
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- 【宿泊記】ホテルザ三井京都でスイートにアップグレード!朝食やプラチナ特典も紹介
マリオットラベル · 2 January 2025
- 【HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO】宿泊にオススメ!和食・フレンチ・カフェなど京都グルメをレビュー。画像たっぷり体験レポート♪
ホテルステイLabo · 9 December 2024
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