Six Senses Kyoto

Kyoto, Japan

A serene urban sanctuary where ancient Japanese culture meets mindful modern luxury

At a glance

Set in the tranquil Higashiyama district — Kyoto's historically rich and beautifully preserved neighbourhood — Six Senses Kyoto offers a deeply considered urban sanctuary just moments from some of Japan's most iconic cultural landmarks. The Myoho-in Temple, Sanjusangen-do Buddhist Temple and the Kyoto National Museum are all within easy walking distance, while the legendary Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Gion district sit close by.

The hotel's interiors are a homage to the Heian-era aesthetic of Miyabi — courtly elegance — woven through with natural materials including timber, stone, washi paper and handcrafted sudare screens. Design touches and art pieces inspired by the literary masterpiece The Tale of Genji and ancient Japanese folklore are present throughout, creating an atmosphere of rare calm and cultural depth.

With 81 rooms and suites among the most spacious in Kyoto, a distinctive micro-seasonal dining concept, speakeasy cocktail bar, a world-class spa and the Grow With Six Senses kids' club, this is a genuinely exceptional base for design-conscious and wellness-savvy families seeking something far beyond a conventional hotel stay. Kyoto, seen through the lens of Six Senses, becomes an immersive experience for every generation.

Why families love it

Guaranteed connecting rooms available at the time of reservation — a rare and reassuring commitment

Grow With Six Senses kids' club offering daily activities for children aged 5 to 12

Children under 5 sleep and eat free using existing beds; children aged 6 to 11 enjoy 50% off breakfast

Wholesome homemade snacks and soft drinks in the minibar, complimentary for all guests

Daily complimentary wellness activities for adults including yoga, breathwork and sound healing

Complimentary access to the 19-metre indoor swimming pool, Japanese bathhouse and fitness centre

Dedicated spa treatment menu for children

Nanny and babysitting service available on request

Alchemy Bar — a hands-on activity where guests create their own skincare products, popular with older children and teenagers

Earth Lab offering free, engaging sustainability workshops

Proximity to Kyoto City Zoo, teamLab immersive digital art experience and the historical Gion district, all within easy reach

24-hour Guest Experiences Maker (GEM) to assist families with train tickets, transfers, restaurant bookings and one-of-a-kind experiences

Where you'll stay

All 81 rooms and suites are designed with serene elegance, offering views over the hotel's inner courtyard gardens, the rooftops of Kyoto's temples or the vibrant cityscape. Rooms are among the largest in Kyoto, and connecting options are guaranteed at the time of booking — a significant advantage for travelling families.

All rooms include complimentary homemade snacks and soft drinks in the minibar, thoughtful sleep amenities, children's pyjamas, robes and slippers (sizes S, M, L), and baby cots on request. High chairs are available in all restaurants.

From £850/night*

*Prices from are indicative only - see Terms & Conditions for details.

Superior King – 42 m²

Sleeps up to 3 guests. A beautifully appointed room with views over the courtyard or street. A calm, well-sized base for couples with a young child. 14 rooms.

Deluxe King / Twin – 42–45 m² (plus 7–10 m² terrace)

Sleeps up to 3 guests. Generous rooms with outdoor terraces and views over the courtyard or cityscape. The twin configuration is well suited to families with an older child. 43 rooms.

Deluxe Garden King / Twin – 42–45 m² (plus 7–10 m² terrace)

Sleeps up to 3 guests. Ground and lower-ground floor rooms opening directly onto the hotel's serene inner courtyard garden — a rare sense of outdoor space in the heart of Kyoto. 13 rooms.

Junior Suite City – 65 m²

Sleeps up to 3 guests. A spacious suite on the second floor with street views, offering generous living space for a small family. 1 suite.

Deluxe Junior Suite Garden – 62 m² (plus 23 m² terrace)

Sleeps up to 3 guests. A lower-ground suite with a private terrace and views over the famous 16th-century Toyokuni Shrine — an extraordinary outlook. 2 suites.

Deluxe Suite Garden – 88 m² (plus 28 m² terrace)

Sleeps up to 3 guests. One of the hotel's most generous suite offerings, with a large private terrace and shrine views. A beautiful choice for families wanting extra space and an exceptional setting. 3 suites.

Premier Suite Garden King / Twin – 72–88 m² (plus 57–66 m² terrace)

Sleeps up to 3 guests. Set at lower-ground level with access to a private Japanese garden, these suites offer a rare sense of seclusion within the city. The twin configuration suits families with an older child well. 2 suites.

Grand Premier Suite – 96 m² (plus 42 m² terrace)

Sleeps up to 3 guests. A landmark suite on the upper floors with sweeping views over the city and courtyard. Among the hotel's most spectacular rooms. 2 suites.

Two Bedroom Suite (connecting room) – 104–133 m² (plus 33–35 m² terrace)

Sleeps up to 6 guests. The hotel's dedicated family suite option, combining two connected rooms into a generous two-bedroom layout with shrine views and private terrace. Ideal for families with multiple children or for multi-generational stays. Available across multiple floors. Guaranteed connecting configuration confirmed at reservation.

Three Bedroom Penthouse Suite – 238 m² (plus 65 m² terrace)

Sleeps up to 6 guests. The hotel's grandest address, occupying the fourth floor with panoramic city and courtyard views. A floor buyout option is available, adding 2 additional rooms to create a private multi-room residence — exceptional for multi-generational families, extended group stays or a truly landmark occasion. 1 suite.

View Room Types: Superior King – 42 m²

Sleeps up to 3 guests. A beautifully appointed room with views over the courtyard or street. A calm, well-sized base for couples with a young child. 14 rooms.

Deluxe King / Twin – 42–45 m² (plus 7–10 m² terrace)

Sleeps up to 3 guests. Generous rooms with outdoor terraces and views over the courtyard or cityscape. The twin configuration is well suited to families with an older child. 43 rooms.

Deluxe Garden King / Twin – 42–45 m² (plus 7–10 m² terrace)

Sleeps up to 3 guests. Ground and lower-ground floor rooms opening directly onto the hotel's serene inner courtyard garden — a rare sense of outdoor space in the heart of Kyoto. 13 rooms.

Junior Suite City – 65 m²

Sleeps up to 3 guests. A spacious suite on the second floor with street views, offering generous living space for a small family. 1 suite.

Deluxe Junior Suite Garden – 62 m² (plus 23 m² terrace)

Sleeps up to 3 guests. A lower-ground suite with a private terrace and views over the famous 16th-century Toyokuni Shrine — an extraordinary outlook. 2 suites.

Deluxe Suite Garden – 88 m² (plus 28 m² terrace)

Sleeps up to 3 guests. One of the hotel's most generous suite offerings, with a large private terrace and shrine views. A beautiful choice for families wanting extra space and an exceptional setting. 3 suites.

Premier Suite Garden King / Twin – 72–88 m² (plus 57–66 m² terrace)

Sleeps up to 3 guests. Set at lower-ground level with access to a private Japanese garden, these suites offer a rare sense of seclusion within the city. The twin configuration suits families with an older child well. 2 suites.

Grand Premier Suite – 96 m² (plus 42 m² terrace)

Sleeps up to 3 guests. A landmark suite on the upper floors with sweeping views over the city and courtyard. Among the hotel's most spectacular rooms. 2 suites.

Two Bedroom Suite (connecting room) – 104–133 m² (plus 33–35 m² terrace)

Sleeps up to 6 guests. The hotel's dedicated family suite option, combining two connected rooms into a generous two-bedroom layout with shrine views and private terrace. Ideal for families with multiple children or for multi-generational stays. Available across multiple floors. Guaranteed connecting configuration confirmed at reservation.

Three Bedroom Penthouse Suite – 238 m² (plus 65 m² terrace)

Sleeps up to 6 guests. The hotel's grandest address, occupying the fourth floor with panoramic city and courtyard views. A floor buyout option is available, adding 2 additional rooms to create a private multi-room residence — exceptional for multi-generational families, extended group stays or a truly landmark occasion. 1 suite.

Dining for all ages

Dining at Six Senses Kyoto is rooted in Japan's extraordinary culinary traditions and a deep commitment to local, sustainable ingredients, with menus accommodating vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and other dietary requirements throughout.

Sekki, the hotel's signature micro-seasonal restaurant, reflects Japan's 24 seasonal shifts through dishes crafted from local, organic ingredients and time-honoured Japanese culinary wisdom
Café Sekki, serving aromatic Japanese brews, fresh juices and sweet treats — a relaxed and welcoming daytime spot for families
Sushi Oga, a traditional Omakase sushi counter led by master chefs, offering an intimate and memorable dining experience for older children and adults
Nine Tails, a speakeasy-style cocktail bar drawing on Japanese craft spirits and botanicals — a refined evening option for parents
Rooftop Lounge, a rooftop bar with captivating sunset views over Kyoto's skyline — a magical setting as the evening light fades over the temples
Children under 5 eat free; children aged 6 to 11 receive 50% off breakfast
All dietary requirements catered for throughout all venues

Experiences for all ages

Six Senses Kyoto sits at the heart of one of the world's most culturally extraordinary cities, with a 24-hour Guest Experiences Maker on hand to help families make the most of every day.

Grow With Six Senses kids' club, open daily from 10:30am to 6:30pm (closed 2:00pm–3:00pm), offering culturally enriching and creative daily activities for children aged 5 to 12; children under 5 welcome when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please note the club operates with a maximum capacity of 5 children at any one time on a first-come, first-served basis
Alchemy Bar, a hands-on workshop where guests create personalised natural body care and skincare products
Earth Lab, the hotel's sustainability centre, offering free and engaging eco-friendly activities exploring Kyoto's relationship with nature and the seasons
Daily complimentary wellness activities for adults including yoga, breathwork, sound healing and meditation
Sanjusangen-do Buddhist Temple and Kyoto National Museum, within easy walking distance
Kiyomizu-dera Temple and the Gion district, a short walk or taxi ride away
Kyoto City Zoo, approximately 30 minutes by bus — a relaxed and enjoyable half-day for younger children
teamLab digital art experience, approximately 5 minutes by car — a truly spectacular and immersive experience for all ages
Fushimi Inari Shrine and Arashiyama bamboo groves, easily reached by public transport for day trips
24-hour GEM concierge service to arrange train tickets, transfers, restaurant reservations and bespoke cultural experiences

Wellness for parents

Six Senses Spa Kyoto is a sanctuary of genuine calm, drawing on Japanese healing traditions and the principles of Zen philosophy to offer one of the most comprehensive urban wellness experiences in Japan. All spa facilities are complimentary for hotel guests.

19-metre indoor swimming pool (available for under-16s from 7:00am to 12:00 noon when accompanied by a guardian)
Japanese bathhouse with traditional hot bath, sauna, steam room and cold plunge — gender-separated facilities
Kyoto's only private Watsu treatment pool, offering deeply therapeutic warm-water bodywork
Tailored multi-day wellness programmes (Sleep / Detox / Yoga / Fitness) rooted in Japanese healing traditions and modern technology
Daily complimentary wellness classes including yoga, breathwork, sound healing and more
Dedicated children's spa treatment menu available
Fitness centre with complimentary access throughout the stay

Family Logistics

Located in the Higashiyama district, 7 minutes by taxi from Kyoto Station (the bullet train hub connecting to Tokyo and the rest of Japan)

10-minute walk from Keihan Railway Shichijo Station

75 minutes by car from Kansai International Airport (KIX)

Packing and unpacking luggage service available

24-hour Guest Experiences Maker (GEM) for all travel, dining and experience arrangements

Kyoto city tax applies per person per night and will be added to the room rate at checkout — this is a city-wide charge applicable to all accommodation in Kyoto

Family Suite Exclusives

Exclusive perks designed to make your family feel truly welcome — from personalised gifts for little travellers to complimentary activities and flexible check-in options.

Booking via The Family Suite includes:

TFS Exclusive Credit: £100 (or equivalent in local currency) towards a family experience

*Subject to Terms & Conditions

Children's welcome ritual on arrival: an Omikuji-inspired lucky draw with a gift selection of a cap, water bottle or shirt

Welcome card and personalised amenity for children including wholesome homemade snacks and dried fruits

Early check-in and late check-out, subject to availability

To enquire and access your Family Suite exclusives, please complete the form below. Your request will be shared directly with the hotel’s reservation team.