Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Japan | 4K Hotel Tour

Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Japan | 4K Hotel Tour

Tonight, we’ll be staying at Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto in Japan. A Suite with Nijo Castle view ($2,750 per night). Facilities include a thermal spring spa and gym. Dinner at a French restaurant. A luxurious Japanese breakfast. Please enjoy. The hotel is located in the heart of Kyoto, in front of Nijo Castle. Hello. We are already in front of the hotel. Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto is a five-star luxury hotel that opened on November 3, 2020. The hotel is built on the site of the former residence of the Mitsui family, which existed for over 250 years. There is a magnificent gate at the entrance to the hotel. This gate is called Kajiimiyamon. This historic gate was built in 1703 and has been restored and rebuilt here. Go through the gate and inside. The area is said to have been recreated to resemble the Mitsui family’s days. The hotel is affiliated with the renowned Marriott International. It is part of Marriott’s Luxury brand, The Luxury Collection. The lobby and reception are designed with a Japanese ambiance. Further in, there is a lobby lounge. The lobby lounge has a natural atmosphere, with the use of wood and natural timber. Check in here. The welcome drink is tea from Kyoto’s Ryusoen Tea Store. The welcome sweets are Japanese sweets from Kyoto. Right in front of me is a beautiful Japanese garden and a water basin. After checking in, I head to my room. Along the way, I encounter a surprising corridor. It’s modeled after the thousand torii gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto. Turning left here, there is an Italian restaurant FORNI and a garden bar. Turning right, we find the entrance to the guest room area. Unlock with a card key. The corridors in the guest room area have a simple and clean design. There are two elevators. The interior of the elevator exudes the warmth of natural wood. The hotel has four floors above ground. The public areas are concentrated on the first and basement levels. The basement level features a thermal spring spa, a gym, and a private onsen. This is the second floor. The hotel has 161 guest rooms (22 of which are suites). My room today is at the very back. My room number is 236. The room category is Nijo Suite. It costs ¥423,522 JPY ($2,750 USD) per night. I need to take off my shoes here. A spacious living room, dining room, bedroom, bathroom, and walk-in wardrobe. Plush slippers. Let’s take a look at the living room. The ceiling height is average. The floor is wooden with some rugs. I like the large sofa that I can lie down on. It’s a comfortable sofa. It’s a spacious living room, so it’s great. The cushion covers have a beautiful pattern that resembles a snowy landscape. There’s a natural wood center table with a unique shape. There’s a bench in front of the window. I love being able to lie down here. It’s a wide window. There is a chair, and a small table here. I can sit in the chair and relax while looking at the view. Let’s take a look at the view outside. The room is said to have a view of Nijo Castle, but we can only see a little bit. Surprisingly… there’s a USB port and an outlet in a convenient location. A large 65-inch LCD TV. It’s a Panasonic TV, a Japanese brand. Available in Japanese and English. We can view hotel information and the hotel history. A trash can covered in natural wood. There is a USB port and outlet near the sofa. The lighting and air conditioning switch panels have a unique design. The window blinds can be controlled with these switches. Next is the minibar. A beautiful moss ball. So artistic. The minibar menu and prices. Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and snacks are all chargeable. A Nespresso coffee machine. Stylish coffee cups. Three types of coffee capsules. A teapot made from the famous Nambu ironware in Japan. Kyoto green tea and roasted green tea. Brightly colored teacups. Whiskey, etc. Mineral water comes in a paper carton. Surprisingly light glasses. Wine glasses from the German brand Zwiesel. Singapore’s famous TWG tea. An electric kettle from the Italian brand De’Longhi. The inside of the kettle is clean. Check the refrigerator. Pepsi. 100% white peach juice. 100% mandarin juice . Japanse Sake from Fushimi, Kyoto. Carbonated water from Kyoto. White wine, champagne. The room rate is expensive, so I wish they would at least offer free soft drinks. Next is the dining room. A handwritten welcome message in Japanese. I love that it was handwritten. A welcome gift. The moss ball-shaped sweets are eye-catching. It’s delicious. A japanese tea set. Genmaicha (brown rice tea) from Uji, Kyoto. A-type outlet, two USB ports, and a universal power outlet. There is a shelf next to the dining table. This book? It’s called The Life of Animals in Japanese Art. Next is the bedroom. There is a white bird-like object painted on the wall. The pillows and bed are of average firmness. The bed throws are subdued green. It felt soothing. The mattress brand is Simmons. The lighting is covered in japanese washi paper. It really felt Japanese. Lighting and blind switches. A USB port and a universal power outlet. A Bose portable Bluetooth speaker. Tissues and an accessory tray. On the other bedside table is a Japanese-made alarm clock. A notepad and ballpoint pen with HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO written on it. Is it marble? There’s a chair here, too. It’s nice to have so many places to rest in the room. The bedroom is also reasonably spacious. The desk is a plus. It’s the best desk with a view of Nijo Castle. There’s a calligraphy set. Dip the brush in ink, we can write letters. Perhaps this is the ink bottle? There’s also a Type A outlet, two USB ports, and a universal power outlet. There’s also a shelf in the bedroom. A Kyoto tourist guidebook. Some kind of art? Bamboo baskets. A book about art from the Mitsui family collection. Next is the walk-in wardrobe. There’s a makeup mirror with LED lighting. An accessory box. The wardrobe also has a laundry set. A workout mat. An in-room breakfast order form. Regarding the hotel’s original pajamas, they’re available for purchase at the spa boutique. They’re a refreshing light blue. Whether these pajamas are comfortable to wear or not depends on your preference. There’s a black paper bag. Next is the bathroom, which has a double sink. Soap from the Japanese fragrance brand PARFUM SATORI. Stylish faucet. Body lotion from the Japanese fragrance brand PARFUM SATORI. A marble sink. A Panasonic hair dryer. It has scratches. A scale from the German brand Soehnle. An amenity box. Next is the shower room and bathtub. The stone bathroom has an impressive interior. Switches for the hand shower and rain shower. Shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel from the Japanese brand PARFUM SATORI. A stylish shower head. A ceramic art on the wall. Is there a depiction of a mountain pass? A TV set. A large stone bathtub. Bathrobes from the French brand Garnier Thiebaut. Uniquely colored bathrobes. Next is the washroom. The toilet has an automatic door and a washlet. Next is the entrance hall. There’s another washroom. The layout is convenient. There’s also a large wardrobe in the entrance hall. A brush. Free shoe shine service is provided. A shoe bag is provided. An umbrella is provided. Useful in case of rain. Evacuation route. My room is around here. The view from the windows varies depending on the location of the guest’s room. Let’s walk from the hotel to Nijo Castle. Along the way, There is a small river. It’s about a 5-minute walk from the hotel to Nijo Castle’s Higashi Otemon Gate. There’s a ticket office. Admission is from 8:45 AM to 4 PM (closing at 5 PM). That ‘s the Higashi Otemon Gate. This castle was built by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1603 during the Edo period. It was registered as a World Heritage Site in 1994. There’s something in the moat. It’s a grey heron. The hotel is close to Nijo Castle, making it an easy place to visit. There’s something written there. The remains of Hashimoto Sanai’s residence. The area around the hotel is a typical residential area. The hotel building’s exterior design blends in with its surroundings. Let’s go back inside the hotel. To the left of the lobby lounge is the library, and to the right is the tea room. This is the library. It’s a relaxing space. There is a desktop computer available. The hotel has been awarded 3 Michelin Keys (the highest level of stay). The hotel has been awarded 5 stars by the Forbes Travel Guide. There are art and crafts and books on display. There are books in both Japanese and English. There are many books on Japanese culture, including Kyoto. Apparently, there are also books on the history of the Mitsui family. Over there… the history of the Kajiimiyamon Gate which is located at the entrance. That gate has a 300-year history and was once owned by the Mitsui family. If you’re interested in the Kajiimiyamon Gate or the Mitsui family, please research it online. Further back, we’ll find the Restaurant TOKI, which is listed as a Michelin Guide selected restaurant. Let’s go to the right of the lobby. This is the tea room. There’s an activity where staff members will make matcha for us (¥2,500 JPY / $16.3 USD). Let’s head to the garden. At the center of the hotel is a 1,300-square-meter garden. Based on the Japanese architectural concept of Teoku Ichinyo (garden and house are one), the garden was designed to blend seamlessly with the building. From here, we can see the basement floor. Let’s walk through the garden. On the right, there is an Italian restaurant and bar. The restaurants, bar, and some of the guest rooms offer views of the garden. On the left is the restaurant, TOKI. Here, there is a multi-purpose building made entirely of cypress. The building and garden are beautiful. There is a wooden deck in the garden. Enter the cypress building. Mats are laid out on a tatami walkway, and wellness breathing exercises are performed. Inside is a space called the Shiki no Ma. This was once a place where the head of the Mitsui family would welcome guests. It is currently used as a separate restaurant room and a meeting room. Let’s take a break at this restaurant and bar. This restaurant serves Italian cuisine for lunch and dinner, and breakfast in the morning. There is also a bar within the restaurant. The bar’s beverage menu. A variety of cocktails. Spirits. Wines. Japanese Sake. Coffee. Tea. Food menu. Desserts. Take a break while looking out at the garden. Matcha cappuccino for ¥2,200 JPY ($14.2 USD). Vanilla cheesecake for ¥2,500 JPY ($16.2 USD). Afternoon tea is also available here. It costs ¥8,800 JPY ($57.2 USD) and varies depending on the season. Head to the basement floor. The basement floor features a thermal spring, private onsen, gym, and boutique. Floor map of the basement floor. Head to the thermal spring spa. This is a pool fed by natural onsen (hot spring) water from 1,000 meters below the hotel. There are also jacuzzis. The water temperature is about 40 degrees Celsius. Water and towels are provided for comfortable use. Swimsuits are required to use this thermal spring spa. Swimsuits are available for free. There are sofa beds for couples like this one, as well as benches and sunbeds. Thermal spring facilities like this are rare in Japan. In Japan, the Amanemu Hotel in Ise-Shima, Mie Prefecture also has a thermal spring. The water temperature is about 35 degrees Celsius, a comfortable temperature. I arrived around 7 PM, and there were only a few other guests. By the way, the thermal spring is open from 7 AM to 11 PM. It was a pleasant thermal spring experience. There are three shower rooms next to the changing rooms. Shampoo and shower gel are provided. There’s also a swimsuit dryer. There’s a boutique next to the spa reception. The hotel’s original fragrances. Apparently used in the spa. Kyoto Kiyomizu-yaki plates. Pajamas and slippers. The same ones were in the room. Traditional Kyoto crafts. White tiger plush toys. The hotel’s original luggage tags and tumblers. Skin care products (Mikimoto, made in Japan, and ALAENA, made in France). The corridors on the first basement floor are also impressive. Head to the gym. It’s open 24 hours a day. It’s not particularly large, but most luxury hotel gyms in Kyoto are around this size. It seems like you can do basic exercises and training. All the machines are Technogym. Towels, water, and fruit are provided. It’s evening. Let’s go to dinner. Head to the restaurant TOKI, which is featured in the Michelin Guide’s Selected Restaurants. This restaurant serves French cuisine. The head chef is Tetsuya Asano, who studied the art of French cuisine in Paris and was previously the executive sous chef at the Ritz Paris. The restaurant seats 44, and the interior exudes the warmth of natural wood. I ordered the Autumn Signature Course (¥26,000 JPY / $169 USD). It includes a champagne toast. The champagne is Ouriet Pature. The ingredients used in today’s dinner include ingredients from Kyoto and other parts of Japan. I heard the description of the dishes but forgot, so I’ll write down what I remember. The amuse-bouche is a pumpkin tart from Kyoto. The soup is made with water from Fushimi, Kyoto. Swordfish squid from Nagasaki. Wagyu sirloin tart from Miyazaki. The portions are easy to eat. The dishes and presentation are also elaborate. Salmon and salmon roe from Kotoura, Tottori. The dishes looked and tasted amazing. Foie gras. Japanese Sake from Mukai Sake Brewery in Kyoto. This sake is made with red rice and is named Ine Mankai. It has a sweet color like rosé wine and a sweet and sour taste. Foie gras. The purple cube is stylish. Red sea bream and shiitake mushrooms from Akashi, Hyogo. The dish is refreshingly delicious. This bowl is also said to be excellent. Tanba chestnuts from Kyotango, Kyoto, and black truffles. Gnocchi. Two kinds of butter. The butter is about the size of a cube. French bread. Swordfish from Kanagawa. Sake lees butter from Kameoka, Kyoto. Carrot from Kanagawa. Wine list. I ordered Joseph Drouhin Maranges Premier Cru red wine. Duck meat from Kameoka, Kyoto. This duck meat is from the Nanatani Kamo brand. What was the sauce? This plate was also excellent, but I forgot the description. Dessert made with ancient rice from Miyazu, Kyoto. It was easier to eat than it looked. Meringue Dessert made with Kyoto figs. Next, herbal tea after the meal. Comes with honey. It was a wonderful, innovative Kyoto French experience. We dine while looking out at the garden. Let’s go for a walk outside. It started to rain, so I used the umbrella in the room. Head to the Nijo Castle for the night. The exterior walls of Nijo Castle glow at night. It’s beautiful. Depending on the season, they hold light-up events, allowing you to enter even at night. When I visited in September, there was no light-up event. Since the hotel is close to Nijo Castle, it’s easy to attend the night-time light-up events. There are fewer people at night, creating a calm atmosphere. The gate of night… It’s glowing faintly. Back inside the hotel. The hotel building is dimly lit at night. A rug with HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO written on it. The entrance lobby is modeled after Kyoto’s bamboo forests. The hotel is quiet at night. The corridor at night. The torii gate design is amazing. The garden at night. The illumination creates a fantastic atmosphere. Head to guest room area. A bamboo peanut art. There are various art pieces throughout the hotel, and you can hear explanations about the artworks on a free art tour. Back inside the room, I check the turndown service. The window blinds are lowered. The lighting in the room is nice. Pajamas are placed on the bed. Mineral water is placed on the bedside table. Roasted coconut sweets are provided. The walk-in wardrobe remains the same. Head to the bathroom. The hair dryer is placed here. Foot mats are laid out. Bath pillow. It was there originally. There… Bath salts. A skin care set is provided on the sink. This is a skin care set from a shop in Gion, Kyoto. It’s a great service. I drop bath salts into the bathtub. Taking a bath while watching TV. Check out the amenities. The toothbrush and hairbrush are made of wood. Adequate amenities are provided. Shower time. The hand shower has two modes? One has quite strong water pressure. There’s also a rain shower, making for a comfortable shower. The Wi-Fi is fast. On to the next morning. Good morning. In-room dining breakfast menu. American breakfast: ¥6,100 JPY ($ 39.7 USD). Continental: ¥3,500 JPY ($ 22.7 USD). Vegan: ¥4,800 JPY ($31.2 USD). Japanese breakfast: ¥6,100 JPY ($ 39.7 USD). Breakfast is served at Restaurant FORNI on the first floor from 7:00 to 10:00 AM. This is the place where I had my matcha cappuccino yesterday. This is the bar counter. There are various seating options. Breakfast is served buffet-style and a la carte. First, let’s look at the buffet. Dressing. Salad. Ham from Kyoto. Smoked salmon. Cheese. Marinated kyoto vegetables and colorful vegetable couscous. There are salads and vegetables here, too. Cereals. Milk. Olives, nuts, figs. In the refrigerator… Matcha roll cake, roasted green tea jelly, and more. Coconut yogurt. Smoothies. Next is the hot meal station. Carrot potage. Cassoulet, Chicken stewed with cream. Pork sausage from kyoto. Two kinds of bacon. Steamed vegetables. Vegetable sauce. Steamed vegetables, sauteed mushrooms, tomatoes, Hash browns. Fresh fruits. Plain yogurt. Next is the bread station. Breads. Butter. Croissants and other pastries. Milk. Fresh fruit juice. Honey and black tea vinegar drink. Mango smoothie. There are tables in the back. In addition to the buffet, there is also an a la carte menu. Fruit and gratin from the buffet. Muesli, yogurt, smoothie. Cappuccino is ordered separately. Let’s take a look at the a la carte menu. Japanese breakfast: ¥6,100 JPY ($ 39.7 USD). American breakfast: ¥6,100 JPY ($ 39.7 USD). Continental breakfast: ¥5,500 JPY ($ 35.8 USD). Main dish (French toast, pancake, egg benedict, vegan dish). Egg dishes. Breakfast with a garden view (although the windows were fogged up that day). I ordered the Japanese breakfast. Simmered tamba chicken with daikon radish, pumpkin. Japanese rolled omelet with mushroom sauce. Grilled tilefish with aged sake lees. Marinated crab and salmon roe in vinegar dressing. Japanese pear compote with kyoho grapes. Konjac (I don’t like pickles, so I asked them to change it from pickles.) Spinach and Maitake mushrooms in dashi broth. Steamed rice “Koshihikari” from Kyoto. Miso soup. Hojicha tea. It was delicious. After breakfast, I will go to the Private Onsen. Take the elevator next to the lobby to the basement floor. I took a different elevator than the day before to the basement floor. Head to the spa reception. Walk through the impressively designed corridor. I borrow the key to the Private Onsen room at the spa reception. There are two types of Onsen rooms: HARU and IZUMI. The private Onsen costs ¥24,500 JPY ($159 USD) for 60 minutes, ¥32,000 JPY ($208 USD) for 90 minutes, and ¥39,500 JPY ($257 USD) for 120 minutes. Living and dining area. Wardrobe. Sinks and washroom. Stone bathtub. Washing area. A large window. Relaxation space. Mist sauna. Shower included. The room is over 100 square meters in size. Adjustable temperature. A large TV. TWG tea and syrup. Macarons and fresh fruits. Glass, coffee cup, coaster. An electric kettle. In the fridge… Fruit juice and Pepsi. Kyoto yuzu cider. Plum cider. A spacious living space. A-type electrical outlet, two USB ports, and a universal power outlet. A convenient wardrobe. Face towels, bath towels, etc. Double sink. Body lotion, milky lotion, skin lotion. Body cleanser. Amenities. Trash can. Panasonic hair dryer. Basic precautions. Onsen (Hot springs) analysis report. The source is Kyoto Nijo Onsen. The water is a sodium-calcium chloride hot spring. The onsen (hot springs) temperature is 42 degrees. The view is decent. Washing area for two people. Shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel are provided. The mist sauna with shower is also nice. Shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel are also provided. The same bathrobes as in the room. You can relax here after your bath. Mineral water is provided. Good preparation. Bluetooth speaker control panel? Washroom. Enjoy a comfortable onsen (hot springs) experience. 60 minutes felt too short. However, the price is quite high, so I’m debating whether to go for 90 or 120 minutes. This private hot spring is open from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM. After the Private Onsen, I returned to my room and checked out. Check-out time is 12:00 PM. As this hotel is affiliated with Marriott, you seem to receive Gold and Platinum Elite benefits. Late check-out is subject to room availability. Some reviews state that Marriott Platinum members were able to check out as late as 4:00 PM, while others state that their request for late check-out was not accepted. Head to Kyoto Station. After this, I stayed at Hotel Granvia Kyoto, which is directly connected to Kyoto Station. The next day, I boarded a luxury sleeper train from Kyoto Station. Thank you for watching.

Today we’ll be staying at Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto, a five-star luxury hotel in Kyoto adjacent to the World Heritage Site, Nijo Castle.

■Hotel Information
Hotel Name: Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto
Address: 284 Nijo Abura-no-koji-cho, Abura-no-koji-dori Nijo-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 604-0051
Opening: November 3, 2020
Operator: Mitsui Fudosan Hotel Management Co., Ltd. (in partnership with Marriott International)
Number of Rooms: 161 (22 of which are suites)
Date of Stay: September 2025
Room: Nijo Suite (King)
Price: ¥423,522 JPY ($2,750 USD) per night
Access: 15-minute drive from Kyoto Station, 5-minute walk from Nijo-jo-mae Station on the Tozai Subway Line, 100-minute drive from Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Official Website: https://www.hotelthemitsui.com/en/kyoto/

Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto is a 5-star luxury hotel located in a place associated with the Mitsui family, overlooking the World Heritage Site, Nijo Castle.

The hotel’s grounds are a historic site, once the residence of the Mitsui family, which existed for over 250 years.

At the hotel’s entrance is the former Kajiimiya Gate, which was built in 1703 and has been passed down since the time of the Mitsui family.

■Table of Contents
00:00 Intro
00:38 Exterior/Entrance
01:38 Check-in at Lobby
02:21 Move to My room
03:42 Room Tour (Nijo Suite)
16:54 Hotel adjacent to Nijo Castle, a World Heritage Site
18:32 Library/Tea Room
20:27 Garden/Meeting Room
22:13 Take a break at The Garden Bar
23:57 Thermal Spring Spa
25:58 Boutique
27:08 Fitness Gym
28:10 Dinner at French restaurant TOKI 都季
32:58 Inside and outside the hotel at night
35:24 Turndown service and amenities
38:05 Breakfast
44:17 Private onsen (hot springs)
49:20 Check-out
50:07 Boarding the luxury sleeper train from Kyoto Station

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