Guest Stories

Araya Totoan: a refined onsen ryokan stay in Yamashiro Onsen

Discover Araya Totoan, an intimate onsen ryokan in Yamashiro Onsen, Kaga, where natural hot springs, Japanese style rooms, and seasonal kaiseki cuisine create a quiet, deeply personal luxury stay.

Inside Capella Kyoto's central garden: a property review

Architectural Marvels

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26/05/2026

Inside Capella Kyoto's central garden: a property review

In this Capella Kyoto luxury hotel review, discover how Kengo Kuma’s machiya-inspired architecture, a central garden courtyard and 92 rooms and suites create one of Kyoto Japan’s most atmospheric stays for design-focused couples.

Capella Kyoto's first months: what 89 rooms around a courtyard actually feel like

Urban Retreats

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06/05/2026

Capella Kyoto's first months: what 89 rooms around a courtyard actually feel like

Capella Kyoto is a four story luxury urban retreat in Higashiyama with 92 rooms and suites wrapped around a central Japanese garden, onsen style suites, and Auriga Spa inspired by Japan’s microseasons.