THE RYOKAN COLLECTION

The rooftop lounge area, a rare amenity in central Kyoto, is available for guests to use at all hours. On sunny days, it is a pleasant place to sip a cup of coffee, comfortably ensconced above the bustle of the city, and enjoy views of Heian Jingu’s famous red torii gate and the peaked gables of the temples nestled among the trees on the neighboring mountains. Post sunset, elegant Baccarat candles provide a romantic illumination that complements the sleepy scintillations of a starry sky. Even when overcast, the colorful illumination of Kyoto Tower and the endless tessellations of the city’s traditional ceramic rooves provide a reason to venue out at night.