01/29/2026
When the cherry blossoms begin to stir Kyoto’s ancient streets this spring, a new chapter in the city’s luxury hospitality story will unfold in Gion. On March 5, 2026, Imperial Hotel, Kyoto will debut as a 55-room boutique hotel within the restored Yasaka Kaikan—a 1936 landmark. Blending heritage architecture with contemporary design, the hotel will introduce four signature dining experiences: REN, YASAKA, OLD IMPERIAL BAR, and THE ROOFTOP.
Positioned in the heart of Gion, Kyoto’s famed geiko and maiko district, Imperial Hotel, Kyoto is conceived as a collection of intimate stages where light, texture, and flavor follow the rhythm of the seasons.
When the cherry blossoms begin to stir Kyoto’s ancient streets this spring, a new chapter in the city’s luxury hospitality story will unfold in Gion. On Mar