Hotel Androoms Kyoto Shichijo: Where Modern design meets Tradition

As much as we all love to romanticize Kyoto as that quintessentially traditional and quiet city of Japan, it really isn’t—not to the extent we often imagine, at least. Outside the major tourist areas, Kyoto is just as modern and vibrant as other Japanese cities, albeit, of course, a little smaller than Tokyo. This time … Continue reading Hotel Androoms Kyoto Shichijo: Where Modern design meets Tradition

The Shinmonzen: Kyoto’s Quiet Masterpiece (Hotel Review)

If there’s one Japanese hotel I keep coming back to, it’s The Shinmonzen—easily my favorite stay in all of Japan. Tucked among the rustic wooden houses of the historic Gion district, this all-black ryokan sits quietly beside the renowned Shirakawa River. THE SHINMONZEN📍 Shinmonzen-dori, 235 Nishinocho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto☎️ +81 75-533-6553📩 contactus@theshinmonzen∞ @theshinmonzen🌍 https://theshinmonzen.com/ EXPERIENCE Upon arrival in Kyoto, guests … Continue reading The Shinmonzen: Kyoto’s Quiet Masterpiece (Hotel Review)