Published date: August 26, 2024
Perfect Hotel for Boosting Your Femininity in Kyoto
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Experience of the stay
The long-awaited dream hotel, Façonnable Kyoto.
Upon check-in, I was welcomed with macarons and tea, and the room was decorated with modern interiors accented in pink, boosting my excitement to the max! Inside the pink door, there was a 'Gourmet Bar' filled with lots of sweets, expanding the charming world of Façonnable that is irresistible to girls.
I checked in around 3 PM after a day of sightseeing, and after relaxing a bit in my room, I was perfectly positioned right by a bus stop for evening outings. Even when I returned exhausted, it was convenient to get back to the hotel quickly from the bus stop.
In the evening, I booked the 'Beer Free-Flow Beer Garden Set' at the bar on the 10th floor. The luxurious atmosphere allowed me to see Kiyomizu-dera through the window, and Façonnable's original beer was delicious, which truly felt like enjoying an 'adults' afternoon tea in the evening.
For breakfast, I could choose an egg dish, and it included salad, yogurt, bread, and tea or coffee. I could even have seconds of the bread, which was delightful!
I didn't use the spa or gym this time, but checkout was at noon, so I could enjoy a leisurely hotel stay.
The shop on the first floor sells sweets and Façonnable original items, enabling me to experience the Façonnable charm until my departure.
The interior is lovely, located right in front of the Kawaramachi Matsubara bus stop with good access, making it a perfect hotel to base my sightseeing from. The staff were all wonderfully polite and had comforting smiles, leading to an incredibly satisfying hotel experience. I definitely want to repeat this experience whenever I wish to boost my femininity.
Experiences during the trip
This trip was a pilgrimage for fans of the NHK historical drama 'Hikaru Kimi e', focusing on Murasaki Shikibu.
Starting in the morning, I explored the Byodoin Temple in Uji, had a stroll by the Uji River, visited Uji Shrine and Uji Kanjin Shrine, then headed to the Uji Genji Monogatari Museum. After a short break at the Façonnable Hotel Kyoto, I toured Heian Shrine, the Kyocera Museum of Art, and Takashi Murakami's 'Mononoke' exhibit (until 9/1). The next day, from the bus stop right in front of the hotel, I visited Ryouzen-ji, the Kyoto Imperial Palace, Seimei Shrine, Nishijin Textile Center, Gunrin-in, and Koumein-in, before heading home. I enjoyed the beautiful green leaves and the garden blooming with bellflowers. I also indulged in matcha sweets at a cafe along the Uji River and had a typical Kyoto soba lunch at Wakuden.
This trip to Kyoto in summer was hot, but I planned for it! During the day, I took the train to cool places like museums and returned to sightseeing later in the day. Walking along the Uji River amidst the green leaves felt wonderfully refreshing. The tickets to enter Byodoin Temple are time-based, admitting only 20-30 individuals at a time, so advance reservations are recommended.
This trip allowed me to enjoy relatively quiet spots, savoring the charm of the ancient capital. I highly recommend this route for autumn strolls around Uji, the Imperial Palace, and the surrounding areas.