The article introduces 10 newly opened accommodations in Kyoto and Nara in 2026. It highlights the latest accommodation information for autumn travel, including renovated machiya properties, branded hotels and long-established hotels that have been refurbished.
To coincide with autumn events, the article lists 10 accommodations that have recently opened in Kyoto and Nara in 2026. It summarizes information useful when choosing accommodation, including accessibility, room configurations, distinctive interiors and experiences.
HITOTOSE Haru – Kyoto Gion Shirakawa – opened along the Gion Shirakawa in September 2026. The entire property is rented exclusively to one group and is approximately a 6-minute walk from Sanjo Keihan Station. It has 3 floors, approximately 144 sq. m. of total floor area and accommodates up to 4 guests. Its design combines Japanese aesthetics with modern comfort, with a different theme used on each floor.
MUJI BASE KYOTO kiyomizu opened in May 2026 and has 18 rooms. The property is furnished primarily with MUJI furniture and subtly incorporates traditional Kyoto crafts. The first floor offers breakfast and a lounge exclusively for guests, as well as 9 local experiences, including tours around the area such as an early-morning visit to Kiyomizu-dera.
Kyoto Century Hotel reopened after renovation in March 2026. Its facilities include Japanese-modern interiors centered on the new Kyoto Premium rooms, a lobby symbolized by Kanjin-no-Kyoakari lighting, a library lounge, and a live kitchen and bistro lounge. Its location near Kyoto Station is another attraction.
MUDANI Kosakamachi opened in May 2026 as a property rented exclusively to one group. It is located in a quiet setting in the Nishi Hongwanji area and features a courtyard with an open-air bath, a 2-story layout and dedicated staff able to provide remote support.
MOTOMOU is a new property in the MUDANI group that opened on 1 October 2026. It renovated a machiya more than 120 years old, with a design intended to provide a time for guests to reflect on themselves, based on “moto,” meaning origins. Its address is Katada-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto.
The Imperial Hotel, Kyoto opened in the Gion area in March 2026. Its facilities include an exterior that inherits the design of the Yasaka Kaikan, a 3-zone layout, a luxurious base design including tatami-floored rooms of up to 193 sq. m., and a rooftop bar.
Capella Kyoto opened at the end of March 2026. The low-rise property was developed on the site of a former elementary school in Higashiyama Miyagawa-cho and has 89 rooms, including 29 suites. Its calm interiors layer traditional materials such as washi and lacquer onto contemporary design.