FUFU Kyoto
Kyoto / 京都
Nestled at the foot of Higashiyama, between a garden considered a modern masterpiece and a sakura-li
THE STORY
Nestled at the foot of Higashiyama, between a garden considered a modern masterpiece and a sakura-lined waterway flowing with Lake Biwa’s lifeblood waters, FUFU Kyoto is a new luxury ryokan that embodies the beauty of Kyoto’s ancient culture while providing the comforts of modern technology.
Located at the very northern edge of the district, steps away from historic Nanzen-ji Temple, FUFU Kyoto provides a more expansive experience than the narrow alleys and closed off machiya further south. Going back to the days of the imperial court, this area of lush nature and mountain views made it a popular choice among Kyoto’s elite for sprawling residences and vacation homes.
Like those opulent properties, FUFU Kyoto features its own Japanese-style garden with detached teahouse. Called Yae Hitoe after a variety of sakura, the teahouse provides the venue for a range of exclusive experiences such as geisha performances and tea ceremonies. At night, it becomes an exclusive bar, with local sakes and original cocktails served in elegantly etched glassware.
Restaurant Ioto provides creative kyo-kaiseki cuisine in a mixture of private rooms, a garden-facing counter, and a theater-style kappo counter where guests can watch the chefs charcoal grilling the signature sumibiyaki dishes or contemplate the exquisite bonsai terrarium and maki-e lacquer art by Yui Higashibata.
In addition to a design that draws heavily on elements of traditional Kyoto architecture and the rich warmth of natural materials like washi paper and sakura wood, the rooms feature one-of-a-kind pieces from local artisans. Fresh flowers in ceramic vases and a tea ceremony set complete with custom iron kettle nod to ancient arts like ikebana and sado, while heated floors, Bose speakers, and tablets for touchless communication provide a global standard in comfort. Each room also features a private hot spring bath, a rarity in Kyoto, with a tub crafted from aromatic hinoki cypress.
At FUFU Kyoto, guests can enjoy the dynamic changes of the season, wrapped in the natural world, and still have all the pleasures of Kyoto at their fingertips.
Located at the very northern edge of the district, steps away from historic Nanzen-ji Temple, FUFU Kyoto provides a more expansive experience than the narrow alleys and closed off machiya further south. Going back to the days of the imperial court, this area of lush nature and mountain views made it a popular choice among Kyoto’s elite for sprawling residences and vacation homes.
Like those opulent properties, FUFU Kyoto features its own Japanese-style garden with detached teahouse. Called Yae Hitoe after a variety of sakura, the teahouse provides the venue for a range of exclusive experiences such as geisha performances and tea ceremonies. At night, it becomes an exclusive bar, with local sakes and original cocktails served in elegantly etched glassware.
Restaurant Ioto provides creative kyo-kaiseki cuisine in a mixture of private rooms, a garden-facing counter, and a theater-style kappo counter where guests can watch the chefs charcoal grilling the signature sumibiyaki dishes or contemplate the exquisite bonsai terrarium and maki-e lacquer art by Yui Higashibata.
In addition to a design that draws heavily on elements of traditional Kyoto architecture and the rich warmth of natural materials like washi paper and sakura wood, the rooms feature one-of-a-kind pieces from local artisans. Fresh flowers in ceramic vases and a tea ceremony set complete with custom iron kettle nod to ancient arts like ikebana and sado, while heated floors, Bose speakers, and tablets for touchless communication provide a global standard in comfort. Each room also features a private hot spring bath, a rarity in Kyoto, with a tub crafted from aromatic hinoki cypress.
At FUFU Kyoto, guests can enjoy the dynamic changes of the season, wrapped in the natural world, and still have all the pleasures of Kyoto at their fingertips.
ROOMS
- ROOM FUFU Luxury Premium Suite The 2 Luxury Premium Suites are not only the most spacious in the ryokan, they are some the largest rooms available in center of Kyoto. Featuring a sprawling living-dining space with lush carpets depicting the lifeblood waters of Lake Biwa and seasonal flora from the garden, these suites provide ample room for in-room dining, as well as a traditional stone basin with bamboo spout called a chouzubachi that has been cleverly adapted as a wine cooler. Silky tatami in the bedroom, gently undulating naguri patterning on the sakura wood floors, a built-in bench inviting long soaks in the hinoki bath: every detail in this luxurious suite is designed for sensory pleasure. With views on both the garden and Higashiyama, this room invites guest to enjoy the dynamic natural beauty of the area without ever needing to step foot outside. RESERVATION
- ROOM FUFU Luxury Corner Suite The 3rd and 4th floor luxury corner suites offer excellent views on the surrounding gardens with the verdant slope of Higashiyama rising behind them. Vermillion lacquered boxes, sakura wood floors shaved in an undulating naguri pattern, and delicate yukimi shoji screens that wouldn’t be out of place in Kyoto’s ancient imperial court join heated floors, Bose speakers, and rainfall showers to immerse guests in Kyoto’s refined history of art and architecture without sparing any modern comfort. A particularly charming detail is an in-room chouzubachi, a traditional stone basin with bamboo spout usually found in Japanese gardens. This one has been cleverly adapted to cool a bottle of wine or sake. RESERVATION
- ROOM Premium Suite The 3rd and 4th floor premium suites overlook the gardens, with the tree-covered slope of Higashiyama rising behind them, almost close enough to touch. Guest can enjoy the view and the gentle breezes rolling off the mountian either from the comfortable low-slung sofas in the living area or while soaking in the private hot spring bath. With blonde wood, traditional tsuchikabe wattle and daub walls, yukimi shoji windows, red lacquer accents, and washi wallpaper in natural motifs, these rooms embody the elegant simplicity and functional design of Kyoto architecture. Sliding doors separate the living and sleeping areas to retain a feeling of spaciousness but provide privacy when needed. RESERVATION
- ROOM Precious Suite The 3rd and 4th floor precious suites offer an especially spacious atmosphere, with the living and sleeping areas separated by a rolling sudare screen that descends from the ceiling. Still a popular feature of Japanese homes, the wooden slats in sudare provide cooling shade in the summer while allowing pleasant breezes to pass through. Like ones used centuries ago to shield courtly ladies from prying eyes, FUFU’s sudare are adorned with embroidered fabric trim elevating a functionally quotidian item to a subtle work of art. These rooms face north, with bedroom and bath views along the sakura-lined canal that are particularly nice in spring. RESERVATION
- ROOM Comfort Twin The most common room type, the comfort twin can be found on all floors and has three main floorplans. One uses a smaller circular hinoki bath to prioritize living space. This allows for a large tatami-floored relaxation area with comfortable low-slung sofas and FUFU Kyoto’s trademark IH brazier and iron tea kettle as a functional centerpiece. Another floorplan makes more room for the circular hinoki bath, keeping the two-person size available in the higher room classes, with sliding doors to separate the more compact living and sleeping areas. The other floorplan prioritizes a bright living space with a sofa on the side of the window. These types provide an atmosphere of refinement with small details typical of Kyoto’s machiya architecture like yukimi shoji windows, slatted wood sliding doors, and textured tsuchikabe wattle and daub walls. RESERVATION
- ROOM Stylish Double The 1st floor stylish suites, with their single king-size bed and view through the bath to a shaded side garden, offer a more secluded and romantic atmosphere for couples with all the same amenities of the higher room classes, including organic Yokou toiletries in FUFU Kyoto’s original sakura and sandalwood scent, a green tea set and traditional iron kettle designed by artist Naoki Sakai, one-of-a-kind ceramic artworks holding fresh flowers, and a private bath crafted from redolent hinoki cypress, always filled with natural hot spring waters at exactly 42 degrees for long, relaxing soaks whenever the fancy strikes. RESERVATION
FACILITIES &
SERVICES
Map &
Transportation
Closest Train Station | Keage Station | |
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Closest Bus Station | Jingu-michi Bus Stop | |
Free pick-up service | N/A |
Key Gate Way Int'l Airport and Train (Shinkansen) Station
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Ryokan Data
Area | Kyoto / 京都 |
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Name of Ryokan | FUFU Kyoto / ふふ京都 |
Address | 41 Nanzenji Kusagawa-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 606-8437 〒606-8437京都府京都市左京区南禅寺草川町41 |
Total Number of Rooms | 40 rooms |
Check-in Time | 15:00 |
Check-Out Time | 11:00 |
Credit Card | Yes |
Meals
Dinner Start Time | 18:00 - 20:30 |
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Breakfast Start Time | 8:00 - 9:30 |
In Room Dining Available | No |
Bar | |
Special Dietary Arrangements | Yes |
Vegan Friendly | No |
Western Breakfast Available | No |
Other Facilities & Services
Communal Bath | No |
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Family Bath | No |
Private indoor bath in room | Yes |
Private open-air bath in the room | No |
Room Rates
Room Type | Number of guest per room (JPY) | |||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
FUFU Luxury Premium Suite | ||||
- | 137,500 | 104,500 | 88,000 | |
FUFU Luxury Corner Suite | ||||
- | 110,000 | 86,200 | - | |
Premium Suite | ||||
137,500 | 77,000 | - | - | |
Precious Suite | ||||
82,500 | 55,000 | - | - | |
Comfort Twin | ||||
71,500 | 44,000 | - | - | |
Stylish Double | ||||
60,500 | 38,500 | - | - |
Smoking room: NO
Barrier Free: NO
Ryokan rate includes one night accommodation, full course dinner, breakfast, service charge, and tax.
Please note that Kyoto Accommodation Tax is NOT included in the rates above.
Please note that the rate will change depending on number of guests and dates. Please contact us for details.
*We will inform you of the individual charges when making a reservation due to its variable charge system.
Please contact us for the detailed information.
- The mentioned rates and service are available only for LRC Members who book through LRC's website.
Barrier Free: NO
Ryokan rate includes one night accommodation, full course dinner, breakfast, service charge, and tax.
Please note that Kyoto Accommodation Tax is NOT included in the rates above.
Please note that the rate will change depending on number of guests and dates. Please contact us for details.
*We will inform you of the individual charges when making a reservation due to its variable charge system.
Please contact us for the detailed information.
- The mentioned rates and service are available only for LRC Members who book through LRC's website.
- The rates are subject to change without any prior notice.