Immerse yourself in the graceful Kyoto time and soothe your mind and body gracefully

A corner written by Yumiko Itakura, a travel and spa journalist who covers hotel spas around the world and continues to experience the roots of health and beauty in each region.
This year, each month, we will focus on one region in Japan and unravel the wellness methods rooted in that region, such as “grandma's bag of wisdom” from hot springs, spa treatments, cultural experiences, and more.
Why don't you travel Japan together while exploring the local health methods, healing, and nutritious foods?
This time, we will talk about "HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO" in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture.

A historic hotel that encapsulates the beauty of Kyoto

Kyoto is a place where you can enjoy the traditional beauty of Japan in every season, just like in the past.
Even those who have been away for a while due to the corona crisis may want to visit this year.
This time we will introduce "HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO" which opened in November 2020.
Adjacent to Nijo Castle, a World Heritage Site, the site of this hotel was once the residence of the Mitsui family for 250 years.
Pass through the still-existing majestic Kajii Shrine Gate (built in 1703) to the lobby. Seasonal flowers and plants spread out before your eyes, and the beautiful courtyard with plants, lanterns, and stone masonry spreads out, and everyone will be invited to a relaxing time.
Designed by internationally active interior designer Andre Fu, the 161 guest rooms have an average size of 50 square meters. The warmth of wood and calming colors create a comfortable space, and from the spacious windows you can see Nijo Castle, the courtyard, and the town of Kyoto.

A blissful 24-hour stay that unwinds your tension and fills your five senses

From February this year, the long-awaited wellness package plan "SPA Indulgence-Onsen Rejuvenation Journey" has started.
Here, natural hot springs, which are rare in hotels in Kyoto, well up from 1,000m underground.
The spring quality is sodium-calcium-chloride spring, which warms the body from the core and keeps the body cool after bathing.
In this plan, you can enjoy two different purposes of "Beauty" and "Relax", centering on the "thermal spring" that you can enjoy in bathing clothes and the "private hot spring" that is over 100 square meters. You can choose from the program.

In the treatment, both facial and body use doctor's organic cosmetics "ALAENA" from Biarritz in the southwest of France.
This is the only place in Japan where you can purchase treatments and products from this brand, which is attracting the attention of health-conscious people around the world. Even people with sensitive skin can experience it with peace of mind, eliminating dullness and roughness. Skin is brighter, smoother and refreshed.
After the treatment, you can enjoy a maintenance dinner in your room while wearing a bathrobe, or a vegan breakfast in a private hot spring.

At "Beauty", the "Customized Scrub Bar" allows guests to purify their feet before treatment with a scrub made by blending traditional Japanese ingredients such as adzuki beans and kinako.
At "Relax", you can experience self-whisking (a bundle of branches and leaves to stimulate the body and promote blood circulation) in a steam sauna filled with aromas related to Japan in a private hot spring. There are differences such as

summary

The comfortable season with a relatively stable climate is about to end. It's time to take care of your mind and body in preparation for the humid rainy season. Feel the graceful culture of Kyoto while staying at the hotel, immerse yourself in the gentle flow of time, and spend two days and one night without worrying about being seen by others. A stay in Kyoto, where sightseeing is not the main purpose, but to rejuvenate the mind and body should give you a rich heart and fresh joy.


 
HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO
Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto

284 Nijo Aburanokoji-cho, Nijo down Aburakoji-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
℡075-468-3100
Accommodation plan: "SPA Indulgence-Hot spring healing journey"
From ¥177,000 per person per room From ¥127,500 per person per room for two (both tax and service charge included)
Included: Accommodation fee, thermal spring bathing, treatment (twice during stay), maintenance dinner in guest room, special turndown service, breakfast at private hot spring (Beauty 120 minutes, Relax 150 minutes) Minutes), late check-out (15:00) *A customized scrub bar at Beauty "Bi" and an aroma steam sauna (with whisking experience) at Relax "Yu" are included in the above.
Reservation: Reservation required at least 7 days prior to stay.
Access: About 15 minutes by car from Kyoto Station. 3 minutes walk from subway Tozai line.
https://www.hotelthemitsui.com/


Travel & Spa Journalist
Yumiko Itakura
Yumiko Itakura
 
After working as an editor for magazines such as 25ans, he assumed his current position. Traveling the world, proposing and writing travel plans that appeal to the five senses in various media, with themes of healing, health, food, and culture that live in the land. He also speaks at international government organizations, tourism bureaus, and corporate seminars. Also known as an Italian lover, he composes and writes "Italian Mamma's Recipe" (published by Sekai Bunka Publishing). Also, in the global campaign of the Japan National Tourism Organization, which started in November last year, as an expert in the field of relaxation, he talks about healing in Japan.Expert Insights Go Deep Into Japan  
 
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