Published date: November 28, 2024
Cool adults choose such accommodations | A design hotel in Kyoto that you want to keep secret
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Experience of the stay
I stayed at NOHGA HOTEL KIYOMIZU KYOTO as a base for sightseeing in Kyoto.
This unique hotel perfectly blends its calm Kyoto atmosphere with creative elements like art, food, and music.
On the first floor, there is a café bakery and a restaurant, and various art pieces are displayed throughout the building. The space resonates with high-quality music, making it appealing. Furthermore, there is an open terrace on the rooftop, which can be enjoyed as a stylish bar at night.
Staying here feels like your sensibilities are sharpened, and you experience a sense of meeting a new self. This is a hotel I would highly recommend experiencing for those with a keen interest in art and design.
Experiences during the trip
I finally visited the long-established coffee shop, Café Soirée, in Kyoto. This shop, quietly located in a quaint street just a short walk from Kawaramachi, boasts a long history since its founding and has been loved by locals as well as tourists. Upon stepping inside, you are enveloped in warm wooden interiors and a tranquil atmosphere, making it feel as if time has stopped.
What I tried this time was the famous jelly punch of Café Soirée. Its stunningly beautiful appearance makes you instinctively reach for your camera. The colorful jelly layers look just like stained glass and are truly a work of art. Not only is it beautiful, but the taste is also exquisite, with the refreshing sweetness of fruit spreading in your mouth, warming your heart.
This shop tends to get very crowded on weekends, but if you visit on a weekday, you can enjoy it relatively slowly, so I strongly recommend visiting on a weekday for those who want to relax. Café Soirée is a renowned establishment that stands out in Kyoto's coffee culture, and each visit allows you to reconfirm its charm.