Aman Kyoto: A Peaceful Cultivation (Per Night)

Start Location: Kyoto, Japan; End Location: Kyoto, Japan

Duration: 2 nights minimum in practice

Travel Season: November and late March (Best: mid to late November)

Rooms: Aman Kyoto

Tucked away in a secret garden at the foot of the Takagamine mountains, Aman Kyoto offers a rare immersion into moss-draped tranquility. Wander stone pathways shaded by towering maples and ancient cedars; the pavilions have floor-to-ceiling glass that frames a living work of art in every season. Travellers choose it to escape the crowds entirely.

Highlights at a Glance

• The garden: A secret moss garden laid out decades ago by a textile magnate who never opened it, bought whole by Aman.

• Autumn: November: the maples in the garden itself turn, and you do not have to leave the property to see the best of it.

• Spring: Late March to early April: cherry blossom, and the moss at its freshest after winter.

Location

Location map

Rooms

• Kaede Room (60 sqm) - A west-facing guest room whose floor-to-ceiling windows open onto the gardens, the stone pathway and the maple forest beyond.

• Nara Room (60 sqm) - A secluded guest room enveloped by woodland in the quiet heart of the resort, looking out to the maple trees through full-height glazing.

• Susuki Room (60 sqm) - An east-facing guest room filled with morning light, overlooking either the garden or the city with its maple and cherry trees.

• Susuki Terrace Room (60 sqm) - An east-facing guest room with its own terrace looking over a private moss garden.

• Takagamine Suite (166 sqm) - A one-bedroom suite with a traditional tatami room and abundant natural light, overlooking the garden and forest with Mount Hiei in the distance.

• Takagamine Pavilion (226 sqm) - An east-facing two-bedroom pavilion with kitchen, living area, dining room and wine cellar, framing the whole garden with Hieizan beyond.

• Washigamine Pavilion (241 sqm) - A two-bedroom pavilion at the highest, most secluded point of the property, with a hiking path leading through the forest to a private meditation garden.

Included

• Accommodation in the room, suite or pavilion category booked, per night

• Daily breakfast for two - the Aman Kyoto Japanese breakfast of miso soup, sashimi, obanzai and clay-pot rice, or soymilk porridge

• Use of the Aman Spa's indoor and outdoor onsen bathing pools, fed by the mineral-rich spring that rises on the estate (reserved in advance)

• Access to the Aman Spa relaxation area, and garden yoga and mindfulness sessions as scheduled

• Free run of the 32-hectare forest gardens, stone pathways and the Tea House Senkutsu

• Complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout the resort

• US$100 resort credit per stay, to be used on dining or spa (Virtuoso preferred-partner rate)

• Room upgrade on arrival, subject to availability at check-in (Virtuoso preferred-partner rate)

Not Included

• International and domestic flights

• Airport and city transfers, and private car hire

• Japanese consumption tax, Kyoto accommodation tax and service charge

• Lunch, dinner and beverages - including the Taka-An omakase and dining at The Living Pavilion by Aman

• Spa treatments, private tea ceremonies and guided cultural excursions