Kyoto cuisine refers to the specific ways of cooking and presenting dishes that grew up in Kyoto, which has been at the center of Japanese culture since the Heian period (794-1192).
Dishes are characterized by their delicate and subtle flavors, and a way of cooking that brings out the natural taste of the ingredients, whilst also making use of their colors for artistic purposes.
In this way, one can appreciate the natural flavors of the finest seasonal ingredients, all presented in a way that is in keeping with the aesthetic sense of sado the tea ceremony and kado flower arrangement culture that was also developed in Kyoto.
We invite you to enjoy a leisurely meal, prepared with care and skill by our experienced chefs.
Dinner and breakfast are both be taken in the banquet halls.
Vegetarian and vegan meals are available (please contact us at least 3 days prior to your stay, using the online inquiry form).
Unfortunately, we cannot provide gluten-free or Muslim meals.
Kyoto kaiseki cuisine is carefully prepared using the finest seasonal ingredients, allowing guests to enjoy exquisitely prepared dishes that reflect the changing of the seasons.
We invite you to experience this traditional style of Japanese cuisine, that reflects the history of the Kyoto area.
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Our breakfast is rich and varied, and features yudofu (hot tofu) from Morika, a famous lcoal tofu store in Arashiyama.
Please enjoy Japanese cuisine typical of the local Arashiyama area.
On Wednesdays when Morika is closed, we use tofu from Mameshige, another highly-regarded local tofu shop.
Please enjoy your breakfast in the banquet room located in the Hekisenkaku Annex building. Usually, it is the same place as the venue for dinner, but sometimes it may be changed to the Shofukaku Annex, which offers a more scenic view.
Please be aware that guests with tattoos cannot use the public bath. Instead, please use the private bath, which is available for a fee (reservation required).
The main public and private baths are hot spring baths, filled with alkaline water that is easy to bathe in. Please enjoy a leisurely soak in the soothing waters.
We have separate hot spring baths for men and women. We also have private hot spring baths available for those who do not feel comfortable in communal baths.
For details on how to use the public baths and hot spring etiquette, please visit the following website:
How to enjoy onsen bathing – Do’s and Don’ts
Opening hours: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM / 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Opening hours: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (last reservation slot: 11:00 PM) / 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM (last reservation slot: 8:00 AM)
Private booking fee: 4,400 yen for 45 mins / 8,800yen for 105 mins (prices include tax)
Togetsutei has three buildings, with guest rooms located in the Shuzankaku and the Hekisenkaku Annex.
The public bath, featuring Arashiyama natural hot spring water is located within the Shuzankaku.
The two buildings are connected by an underground passage, so guests staying at the Hekisenkaku Annex can also use the baths at Shuzankaku without having to leave the hotel complex.
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Located on the third floor of the Hekisenkaku Annex, this room has a Japanese-style tatami room, a tea room, a bedroom, and a semi-open-air bath made of aromatic hinoki cypress. The tatami room features locally crafted tatami mats by Saga Fujimoto Tatami Shop, a traditional low table and chairs by Tendo Woodworks, and a recessed alcove made of Kitayama cedar. From this part of the room, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the famous Togetsukyo Bridge, the Oi River, and Mt. Atagoyama in the background.
The tea room is modeled after the famous Taian tea room in Oyamazaki, built by Sen-no-Rikyu (the founder of Japanese tea ceremony) and which is now deemed a national treasure. Here, guests can enjoy the true essence of the local culture and experience a small taste of Japanese history.
*The bath water is not natural hot spring water.
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Located on the third floor of the Shuzankaku Annex, this room has a Japanese-style room, a meditation room, an indoor veranda, a bedroom, and a semi-open-air bath made of aromatic hinoki cypress. Inside the room, you will find an authentic Japanese space with locally hand-crafted tatami mats, a low-table and chairs made by Tendo Woodworks, an alcove made of Kitayama cedar, and a traditional round window.
*The bath water is not natural hot spring water.
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The indoor bath is made of aromatic Japanese hinoki cypress, whilst the open-air bath is made of Shigaraki-ware stone pottery. The view of Arashiyama, especially in the evening or early morning is very atmospheric, resembling that of a picture scroll. In fact, a highlight of this room is to take in the beautiful scenery of Saga-Arashiyama while soaking in the open-air bath.
*The bath water is not natural hot spring water.
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This rooms features a bathtub made of aromatic hinoki cypress, and is our only room that draws natural hot spring water into the bathtub. Although there is no view of the outside, there is a small Japanese garden, complete with flowing water to provide a charming atmosphere. This room is recommended for guests who are not fond of large public baths but would like to experience a hot spring bath in the privacy of their own room.
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This is our standard guest room. The room has a spacious indoor bath made of aromatic cypress wood, so you can relax despite the relatively small room size. The tatami mats are made by Fujimoto Tatami, the official supplier to the Kyoto Imperial Palace and State Guest House. The sliding doors feature Kyo-karakami paper, and the carved panels and doors are decorated with the iconic moon symbol of Togetsutei. We hope that you will enjoy the authentic Japanese atmosphere throughout the room.
*The bath water is not natural hot spring water.
