Kyoto Design Guide: Art, Hotels, and Unique Experiences
Source:
@benrich__
12 places on the map
Explore the map in the DocentPro app12 places in Kyoto: Garden of Fine Arts Kyoto, POJ Studio, Ace Hotel Kyoto, and 9 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in an Instagram post by Ben Richards | Japan Travel.
Garden of Fine Arts Kyoto
Museum
4.3
• Open-air concrete art garden for modern art and architecture lovers • Features reproductions of masterpieces using ceramic plates • Enjoy art blended with nature and water features
POJ Studio
Home goods store
4.2
• Explores a modern take on Japan's textile heritage • Showcases unique textile designs and crafts • Great for finding contemporary Japanese goods
Ace Hotel Kyoto
Hotel
4.6
• Design-led hotel for a stylish stay in Kyoto • Features contemporary interiors with Japanese influences • Located centrally, convenient for exploring the city
Face House
Store
4.6
• Architectural icon shaped like a human face • Unique and Instagrammable building facade • Worth seeing for its distinctive design
tearoom toka / gallery nichinichi
Cafe
4.7
• Applied arts gallery with a private tearoom • Discover unique artisanal crafts and art pieces • Experience a tranquil tea ceremony in a beautiful setting
Maana Kiyomizu
Guest house
4.9
• Contemporary take on the Kyoto machiya (traditional townhouse) • Showcases modern Japanese design and architecture • Offers unique accommodation or event space
Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art
Museum
4.4
• Features modern Western and Japanese art • Visit for its diverse collections and architectural design • A hub for cultural events and exhibitions
Kanetaka Hamono Knife and Cutlery shop
Store
4.7
• Experience forging your own knife • Learn traditional Japanese craftsmanship • Create a unique souvenir to take home
HOSHINOYA Kyoto
Hotel
4.3
• Riverside ryokan accessed only by boat • Offers a luxurious traditional Japanese inn experience • Serene escape nestled in a picturesque natural setting
HOSOO FLAGSHIP STORE
Store
4.6
• Renowned for traditional Nishijin-ori textiles • Discover high-quality fabrics and textile art • Showcases centuries of Japanese weaving heritage
履物関づか 岩倉AA
Clothing store
4.5
• Specializes in traditional Japanese footwear (geta and zori) • Witness expert craftsmanship in shoe making • Find unique, handcrafted Japanese footwear
Aman Kyoto
Hotel
4.3
• Luxury resort nestled in a tranquil forest • Offers a serene and exclusive escape • Features stunning architecture and natural surroundings
Save these 12 places to your map
Keep every place on your own map in DocentPro, and add more as you browse.
More featured places in Kyoto
Kyoto's Best Viewpoints: Mount Daimonji & More
Tetsugaku No Michi, Higashiyama Jisho-ji, Mount Daimonji
Kyoto's Autumn Splendor Captured in Video
Kyoto
Kyoto's Immersive 2D Cafe Experience
2D CAFE BAW
Kyoto's Best Budget-Friendly Attractions
Ninenzaka, Yasaka Jinja, Kiyomizu-dera
Kyoto's Vegan-Friendly Eateries
VOG Kyoto - Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant, Izakaya Anil Kyoto Kawaramachi Kiyamachi, Vegetarian Cafe Ren Shijō Ōmiya