Six Senses Now Open in Kyoto — How To Book

Updated: March 17, 2025, 3:43am CDT

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New Six Senses Now Open in Kyoto
Booking Six Senses Kyoto
Final Thoughts

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Today, Six Senses welcomed its inaugural guests as it opened its doors in the historic city of Kyoto, marking its debut as the brand’s first resort in Japan.

Let’s take a look at the details of this exciting new property.

New Six Senses Now Open in Kyoto

Six Senses Kyoto is an exciting addition to the brand’s portfolio, marking its debut in Japan.

The new resort features 81 meticulously crafted guest rooms and suites, with sizes ranging from 452 to 2,562 square feet. Every room offers views of the serene central courtyard, the neighboring Toyokuni Shrine gardens, or the bustling cityscape.

Six Senses Kyoto offers a variety of dining options, including an all-day dining restaurant, a counter-style sushi restaurant, and a cocktail lounge and bar. Amenities include a state-of-the-art gym, indoor pool, bathhouses, and more.

Six Senses Kyoto Dining — Image Credit: Six Senses

The hotel is a 90-minute drive from Kansai International Airport (KIX). Kyoto Station train terminal is just over 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) from the hotel, which would mean a 15- to 20-minute walk or a quick taxi ride.

“We are thrilled to announce our debut Six Senses opening in Japan. There couldn’t be a more fitting location than Kyoto in the cultural heart of Japan, where age-old sustainability traditions thrive, and well-being is deeply ingrained in the way of life,” said Six Senses General Manager, Nicolas Black.

Bottom Line:

The Six Senses Kyoto is the brand’s first resort in Japan. Six Senses is 1 of the world’s most high-end hotel brands and emphasizes wellness and sustainability. You’ll find 23 Six Senses hotels in some of the most exclusive destinations around the globe, like Bhutan, Seychelles, and the Maldives.

Booking Six Senses Kyoto

Six Senses Kyoto is now welcoming guests. The brand is part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family.

Regrettably, like other Six Senses resorts, IHG One Rewards cannot be redeemed for stays at Six Senses at the moment. “IHG One Rewards is not applicable at this Six Senses hotel at this time,” according to provided on the hotel’s website.

However, it is still possible to earn IHG One Rewards points during your stay at the hotel, which can be used for future visits.

Luckily, earning IHG One Rewards points is extremely easy, as you can earn points during stays (such as Six Senses). IHG is also a transfer partner for Bilt Rewards and Chase Ultimate Rewards at a 1:1 ratio. Finally, you can earn points through a welcome bonus offer or daily spending on some of the best cards for IHG loyalists.

Cash rates at the hotel start at around $1,000 nightly, which is what we’d expect for the brand, given its exclusivity.

Final Thoughts

The opening of Six Senses Kyoto represents the brand’s first venture into the beautiful city of Kyoto. If you’re looking for a luxurious hotel experience during your trip to Kyoto, the Six Senses Kyoto is now open and ready to welcome guests.