Published date: November 9, 2025
"Windows Open" in Kyoto – Just That is Exciting
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Experience of the stay
Just a 4-minute walk from Shijo and Karasuma stations.
"Convenience is key while traveling."
And above all——a hotel with open windows is the best.
Just entering the room with the breezy Kyoto air lifts my spirits.
The washbasin comes with a magnifying mirror, and the room has a humidifying air purifier.
While reading the Kyoto sightseeing concierge magazine, I daydream about my next destination.
Three hangers lend a clean minimalism to the space.
I tried working on my PC at a slightly dim table, but when I moved to the lobby on the first floor, the Wi-Fi was a bit slow.
There are two microwaves available, though I didn't use them.
There are also two elevators, giving it a somewhat laid-back pace (the building has ten floors).
But when I look outside the window at the streets of Kyoto, it makes it all acceptable in this hotel.
Experiences during the trip
Beef Cutlet
When I heard, "If you're in Kyoto, you have to try the beef cutlet," I walked into a restaurant full of foreigners.😳
They offer five types of sauce, along with curry and a hot spring egg, making for a delightful variety of flavors.
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TeamLab Kyoto
After tying up my skirt and changing into boots, I step into the gently warm liquid.
In that moment, my own art is completed.
This is truly a world of "experiential art."
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LIGHT CYCLES KYOTO (Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden)
The usually quiet botanical garden transforms into a fantastical space filled with light and sound at night.
Experience this immersive journey where nature and art blend together, produced by the world's leading multimedia studio, "Moment Factory."
The oldest public botanical garden in Japan showcases a new side of Kyoto's night.
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Miso Soup Specialty Store "Shimiru"
Just a minute's walk from the hotel.
Floating gluten miso soup with tuna bonito rice.
The first time trying "rice with sesame sauce" was surprisingly delicious.
It truly is a breakfast that warms the heart.
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Wakuden
You can't miss this place when you visit Kyoto.
I’m always impressed by the elegant flavors.
Enjoying quiet luxury along with the daytime view of Kyoto.
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Nara Park
Mindfulness while viewing deer and the colors of the autumn leaves.
A time to calm the heart along with the autumn air.
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Shosoin Exhibition
An annual tradition since last year.
The calm glow emitted by the lapis lazuli cup takes my breath away.
Even after a thousand years, beauty remains beautiful.