The Shinmonzen
Why We Love This Hotel
- Location: This hotel is conveniently located on the most beautifully preserved streets of Gion with the Shirakawa River flowing next to it.
- Service: Guests enjoy the highly personalized experience with Japanese Omotenashi service in this authentic ryokan environment.
- Comfort: The Shinmonzen is a hybrid-ryokan combining the traditional features of a ryokan with contemporary luxury furnishings, including large comfortable beds.
- Destination
- Kyoto, Japan
- Hotel Type
- Boutique
- Location Type
- Urban Retreat
Amenities
- Fitness Center
- Restaurant
Washi
An intimate 40 sqm (430 sqft) one-bedroom suite designed with minimalist yet luxurious, customized materials and furniture. The bedroom includes an Edwardian Bedding king sized bed with 500 thread count organic cotton linen from Perdersoli and hand-woven carpet from Kawashima Orimono. The bathroom features a Hinoki bathtub for ultimate relaxation and a cream-colored monolithic marble double vanity for your comfort. Washi features a 4 sqm (43 sqft) private balcony with a view of the gleaming Shirakawa river.
Tooki
This intimate one-bedroom 46 sqm (490 sqft) suite features a spacious 8 sqm (86 sqft) balcony accessible from both the bedroom and living room overlooking the Shirakawa river. The bedroom includes an Edwardian Bedding king sized bed with 500 thread count organic cotton linen from Perdersoli and hand-woven carpet from Kawashima Orimono. The living room emphasizes plenty of natural light peeking through from Shoji sliding doors. Additional highlights are an open walk-in closet, unique art pieces, monolithic marble single vanity and a Hinoki bathtub for ultimate relaxation.
Hinoki
This 56 sqm (600 sqft) suite located on the top floor with a private 8 sqm (86 sqft) balcony featuring the views of both Gion Shirakawa and tranquil Shirakawa river. It features a spacious living room, walk-in closte, and bathroom with traditional Hinoki bathtub and marble double vanity. The bedroom includes an Edwardian Bedding king sized bed with 500 thread count organic cotton linen from Perdersoli and hand-woven carpet from Kawashima Orimono.
Ishi
Ryokan inspired, this one-bedroom 56 sqm (600 sqft) suite features tatami flooring in the bedroom and IWATA twin futon beds with 500 thread count organic cotton linen from Perdersoli. Highlights include its private balcony overlooking the Shirakawa river, walk-in closet, and bathroom with a marble double vanity and Hinoki bathtub for an in-suite ‘onsen’ experience.
Take
Ryokan inspired, this one-bedroom 58 sqm (620 sqft) suite features tatami flooring in the bedroom and IWATA twin futon beds with 500 thread count organic cotton linen from Perdersoli. A spacious 8 sqm (86 sqft) private balcony with the views of Shirakawa river is accessible from both the bedroom and living room. The suite allows plenty of natural lights to peek through from the Shoji sliding doors and a large living room space for lounging.
Jiki
This expansive one-bedroom 58 sqm (620 sqft) suite features a private 5 sqm (54 sqft) balcony with the view of Shirakawa river. The bedroom includes 2 Edwardian Bedding twin sized beds with 500 thread count organic cotton linen from Perdersoli and hand-woven carpet from Kawashima Orimono. The living space is designed with floor-to-ceiling windows allowing soft natural lights to peek through from the Shoji sliding doors. Additional features include exclusive custom amenities, spacious walk-in rain shower and cream colour monolithic marble double vanity.
Urushi
The journey to this one-bedroom 62 sqm (670 sqft) suite includes a greeting of unique art pieces on the hallways prior entering the suite. Urushi offers an intimate living room and a separate bedroom with an Edwardian Bedding king sized bed with 500 thread count organic cotton linen from Perdersoli and hand-woven carpet from Kawashima Orimono. Additional features are Hinoki bathtub, cream colour monolithic marble double vanity and an expansive open closet.
Suisho
This spacious 68 sqm (730 sqft) suite features 2 balconies 25 & 4 sqm (269 & 43 sqft) with a large terrace with dining table and sun loungers on the larger and views of the Shirakawa River from the smaller. The suite features a large walk-in closet, lots of natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows, and an aromatic cypress wood bathtub and double vanity in the bathroom. The bedroom includes 2 Edwardian Bedding twin sized beds with 500 thread count organic cotton linen from Perdersoli and hand-woven carpet from Kawashima Orimono.
Kinu
This spacious 80 sqm (860 sqft) suite features 2 balconies 9 & 4 sqm (97 & 43 sqft). Highlights of the suite includes a traditional Hinoki bathtub for an in-suite ‘onsen’ experience, sea grass shade monolithic marble double vanity, spacious living room area, a walk-in closet, and a private balcony accessible from both the bedroom and living room with the views of Shirakawa river. The bedroom is designed to give you a modern Japanese Ryokan inn feels featuring tatami flooring in the bedroom and IWATA twin futon beds with 500 thread count organic cotton linen from Perdersoli.
Cardio Gym
To maintain your fitness whilst enjoying your utmost privacy, The Shinmonzen offers a small cardio gym with exercise equipment such as stationary bike, treadmill, and rowing machine.
Spa
For optimal relaxation, enjoy a range of treatments, including Reiki, which is originated in Kyoto in The Shinmonzen’s luxurious SPA room or alternatively from the comfort and privacy of your suite.
Jean-Georges
This restaurant named after Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten serves his world-renowned cuisine showcasing exquisitely crafted dishes which blend French, American, and Asian influences. Local ingredients are the driving force behind the seasonal, ever-changing menu.
Riverside Lounge
The Riverside Lounge affords a guest-exclusive place to enjoy a seasonal selection of beverage and gourmet items beside the flowing Shirakawa river.
Exclusively Asia
With Remote Lands you'll travel with people who have made Asia the solitary focus of their own lifelong adventure. As our guest, you'll discover Asia on a journey that is completely, authentically your own, adapted from our own remarkable experiences and adventures over the years.
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