Development Pipeline Scheduled for 2024

Six Senses Kyoto

Six Senses Kyoto Signifies the Brand’s Entry into Japan

Embodying a heady mix of no-filter landscapes, genuine hospitality and fascinating contrast of preserved ancient culture and ultra-modern shine, Japan is as sensuous as it is enticing.

Historically the largest city and still thought to be the heart of Japan, Kyoto is famed for its Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, palaces, traditional Japanese architecture, and beautiful cherry gardens. Six Senses Kyoto will open in a prime location to provide an urban sanctuary and welcome recharge ready for the many festivals and cultural events on offer on the doorstep.

Oasis in downtown Kyoto

With its meandering paths through tranquil gardens and its feel-good spa, Six Senses Kyoto is sited in front of the Myoho-in temple and Tokyokuni-Jinja shrine and within walking distance of the colorful Gion district.

Visionary thinking BLINK Design Group has been brought on board to bring the Six Senses brand values to life through elegant designs while maximizing space, privacy, and views. The interiors contrast simple lines with earthy organic tones and a "beauty in the details" vibe, setting a calming and welcoming mood and celebrating authentic Japanese traditions and décor.

There will be a total of 81 guest rooms organized around a central courtyard, which connects guests to nature through its biophilic design as a garden of seasonal landscapes.

Making time for Zen

It is not just the rooms that optimize human health: the spa with wellness facilities is as generous as it is comprehensive, blending traditional healing and Japanese Zen culture into the wellness experience. From the Ryokan-style welcome to tea ceremonies and signature treatments, the spa will focus on healing rituals to induce calm and well-being. The spa lounge will incorporate a retail offering including vibrant and fun fashion and homeware collections and a variety of skincare and lifestyle products.

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Six Senses operates 25 hotels and resorts and has signed a further 43 properties into the development pipeline. Six Senses serves as a changemaker and maintains a leadership commitment to community, sustainability, emotional hospitality, wellness, and crafted experiences, infused with a touch of quirkiness. Whether an exquisite island resort, mountain retreat, or urban hotel, the vision remains the same: to reawaken people’s senses so they...

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