Muji, the renowned Japanese lifestyle retailer, is set to launch a hotel in Kyoto, a city well-known for its rich historic and cultural heritage. The grand opening of this hotel, christened Muji Base Kyoto Kiyomizu, is slated for May 20th.
Location and Renovation
The newly established hotel can be found at the gateway to the historic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a famed landscape and UNESCO World Heritage site in the city. A former 40-year-old building, previously known as the Amenity Hotel Kyoto, was renovated to create this 18-room hotel. The makeover included a preservation of the building’s original exterior.
Offerings and Amenities
Guest rooms, showcasing Muji products and furniture, also integrate art by local artists. Additional amenities include a utility room equipped with a water server, washing machine, dryer, and iron. The hotel’s ground floor features a lounge that serves Ogawa Coffee.
Unlike the Muji Hotel in Ginza, Muji Base follows a new concept, situating itself in local neighborhoods rather than bustling urban areas. This positioning allows guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in the authentic local lifestyle and culture.
Local Experiences
Beyond the exploration of Kiyomizu-dera, the hotel has curated several community-based experiences for its guests. These include the practice of kintsugi, an art form that employs gold in the repair of broken pottery, traditional tea shops and gift stores, bathhouses, and outlets selling freshly made tofu. The hotel also facilitates participation in water-related purification rituals at temples.
To aid in their exploration of the area, guests are provided with a ‘walking basket’ that contains maps, water bottles, and other essential items.
The hotel is conveniently located approximately 15 minutes by car from Muji’s large format store in Kyoto. Here, guests can explore a vast selection of product offerings which, in addition to the brand’s standard lineup, includes an array of food items such as fresh vegetables, meat, fish, pre-prepared meals, and groceries.
Booking and Rates
Room rates at Muji Base Kyoto Kiyomizu start at 20,200 yen (US$128) per night. Reservations can be made via the hotel’s website.
Questions & Answers
Where is Muji’s new hotel located?
The new hotel, Muji Base Kyoto Kiyomizu, is located in the city of Kyoto, at the entrance to the historic approach to Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
What unique experiences does the hotel offer?
The hotel offers guests the opportunity to involve themselves in several community-based experiences such as kintsugi, traditional tea shops and gift stores, bathhouses, and outlets selling freshly made tofu.
How can room reservations be made?
Reservations can be made directly through the hotel’s website.
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