Published date: March 10, 2025
A hotel in Kyoto where you can experience Paris. The gourmet bar is the best!♡
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Experience of the stay
A hotel operated by Fauchon, famous for its tea, baked sweets, and macarons.
I stayed with my 6-year-old daughter (a preschooler) and my mother, a three-generation family trip.
The exterior is a simple and calm building, but the lounge and guest rooms are mainly pink and very cute! However, it’s not overly girly, and the chic and elegant feel is wonderful.
It takes about 7-8 minutes to walk from the nearest station, "Kiyomizu-Gojo Station," so depending on the weather and how much luggage you have, taking a taxi from Kyoto Station is recommended.
Upon arrival, a staff member from Paris warmly welcomed us, and I checked in while enjoying welcome tea and macarons.
All guest rooms are equipped with a gourmet bar, where you can enjoy Fauchon’s sweets and tea! During my stay, I had cream sand cookies, financiers, Fauchon’s yatsuhashi, and cheese pie.
The sweets were slightly different from what was introduced on other blogs and YouTube, so the contents may vary.
After my child and mother went to bed, I read in the reception and lounge. The staff brought me a blanket and tea, and I had a luxurious time.
Experiences during the trip
I participated in an event held at Funazuru Kyoto Kamogawa Resort, which is about a 2-3 minute walk from the hotel. It is said to be a long-established ryokan founded in the 3rd year of the Meiji era, and restaurant use is available. I was surprised by the retro elevator!
Since Fauchon is located a bit away from the nearest station, it is not in a crowded area, but it is within walking distance from Kyoto Station (I walked to Kyoto Station to return, which took about 30 minutes at a leisurely pace with my child). If you want to enjoy the streets and atmosphere of Kyoto, it might be nice to walk to Gion.
Moreover, the Takase River and Kamo River flow right next to the hotel, and the morning walk was very pleasant.
I found a Fujin Raijin by Ayako Ishiguro at Takashimaya located at Kiyomizu-Gojo Station!