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[Hoshinoya Kyoto] Listed as the highest rank in “Michelin Guide Kyoto / Osaka + Okayama 2021”

2020.10.29

Hoshinoya Kyoto (Kyoto Prefecture, Arashiyama), an inn with river views in all rooms operated by Hoshino Resorts, will be sold in the Michelin Guide Kyoto / Osaka + Okayama 2021 inn section on October 9, 2020 (Friday). , The highest rank, “5 Pavilion (Red) = Especially attractive, luxurious and finest” was posted. As a result, it has been published for 11 consecutive years since 2011.

Hoshinoya Kyoto is a 25-room inn that opened in Arashiyama, Kyoto Prefecture in December 2009. With the concept of “private residence by the water”, you can experience the extraordinary world through the culture and nature of Kyoto.

This time, “Michelin Guide Kyoto / Osaka + Okayama 2021” released on October 9, 2020 (publisher: Japan Michelin Tire Co., Ltd.) “5 Pavilion (red) = especially attractive, which is the highest rank in the inn category It was published as “luxury and finest”. As a result, it has been published for 11 consecutive years since 2011.

We will continue to provide hospitality that will satisfy many people, such as guest rooms where you can feel the traditional techniques that live in Kyoto, Japanese cuisine that freely expresses the five flavors, experience of Kyoto culture, and a garden that loves the beauty of the four seasons.

River view rooms
Japanese cuisine where you can feel the changing seasons
Elegant houseboat "Jade" that loves the atmosphere of the valley
A garden to enjoy the four seasons

Comment from Taro Hirooka, General Manager of Hoshinoya Kyoto

It is a great honor to be selected as one of the 5 pavilions (red) in the 2021 rating. This is also the result of the daily support of our customers and the support of the local people. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. All the staff will do their best to encourage you on your trip during the With Corona era, without being overwhelmed by this.

Hoshinoya Kyoto Awards
2011 Michelin Guide “5 Pavilion” Ryokan Division
2012 Michelin Guide “5 Pavilion” Ryokan Division
2013 Crystal Award Professional Japan Division
Michelin Guide “5 Pavilion (Red)” Ryokan Division
Michelin Guide “One Star” Restaurant Division
2014 Michelin Guide “5 Pavilion (Red)” Ryokan Division
2015 Conde Nast Traveler Gold list Our Favorite Hotels in the World
Michelin Guide “5 Pavilion (Red)” Ryokan Division
2016 Conde Nast Traveler Gold list Our Favorite Hotels in the World
Michelin Guide “5 Pavilion (Red)” Ryokan Division
2017 Conde Nast Traveler Gold list Our Favorite Hotels in the World
Michelin Guide “5 Pavilion (Red)” Ryokan Division
2018 Michelin Guide “5 Pavilion (Red)” Ryokan Division
2019 Michelin Guide “5 Pavilion (Red)” Ryokan Division
2020 Michelin Guide “5 Pavilion (Red)” Ryokan Division
2021 Michelin Guide “5 Pavilion (Red)” Ryokan Division

About "Michelin Guide Kyoto / Osaka + Okayama 2021"

“Michelin Guide Kyoto / Osaka + Okayama 2021” is a guidebook published by Japan Michelin Tire Co., Ltd. (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, President: Paul Perinio). We carefully select and introduce restaurants, hotels, and inns in a unique way for Kyoto and Osaka. It is known that the rating of a restaurant is expressed by the number of stars, and the comfort level of a hotel or inn is expressed by a pavilion with 5 levels.

Highest level corona countermeasure declaration

[1] Hygiene management
At Hoshino Resorts, as part of our corona measures, we take the following measures in consideration of our customers’ health and public health.
・ Temperature measurement at check-in
・ In addition to normal room cleaning, cleaning and wiping with alkaline electrolyzed water inside the hotel
・ Alcohol for sterilization is installed in various places in the building
・ Rubbing alcohol for hand disinfection is installed in all guest rooms
・ Alcohol disinfection of fingers for all customers when entering the restaurant
・ High-temperature cleaning of tableware (plates, glasses) and cutlery (80 degrees or higher), disinfection cleaning of meal trays
・ Install partitions such as panels and vinyl sheets on the front
・ Wear a mask when serving customers in the hall
・ Thorough management of staff health and hygiene (temperature measurement and record confirmation before going to work)

[2] 3 Dense avoidance
We are taking the following measures to create a stay that avoids the three “denseness” of closed, dense, and close.
・ Implementation of 3 dense visualization services that show the degree of congestion in the large communal bath on a smartphone (partial)
・ Restrictions on admission and entry in places where congestion is confirmed during your stay
・ Manage restaurant congestion and decentralize entry time
・ At the time of check-out front payment, entry restrictions will be implemented as appropriate.
・ Check-in support in guest rooms (Hoshinoya / Kai)

Hoshinoya Kyoto
Arashiyama, Kyoto Prefecture, where the Heian Aristocracy set up a villa. A waterside private residence that appears when you board a boat from Togetsukyo Bridge and go up the Oigawa River. Freely express Gomi, a guest room where you can feel the traditional Japanese techniques that live in Kyoto
It is a resort where you can enjoy Japanese cuisine, the beautiful scenery of the four seasons and the extraordinary world of tranquility.
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