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AMAN HOTELS & RESORTS OPENS ITS THIRD PROPERTY IN THE TRANQUIL FOOTHILLS OF KYOTO

Hidden away in a secret garden at the foot of the Mountain of Hidari Daimonji and set on 32 hectares of forested grounds, Aman Kyoto offers travellers a different side to this well-trodden city. The luxury hotel brand’s third property in Japan is an oasis for mindful travellers but it’s also accessible, being a mere 15-minute walk from the famous golden Kinkaku-ji temple.

Lined with towering trees, Aman perpetuates the feeling of being immersed in nature by not altering its lush surrounds significantly. The effort to retain the essence of its location is also evident in the design of Kerry Hill Architects. Villas share similarities with traditional machiyas (Japanese townhouses), and are replete with touches like the kosi wooden fence, which is traditionally found at the exterior of a machiya, and cleverly incorporated into the interiors of the suites and shared spaces. aman.com/resorts/aman-kyoto