The Cocoon Room

A romantic getaway in the heart of Kyoto, The Cocoon Room is the dream space for your dream trip to Kyoto. Set on a quiet street in Downtown, it's a perfectly comfortable backdrop for you to unwind after a day's sightseeing.

Considering an extraordinary space for your visit to Kyoto? An alternative to the typical hotel experience? The Cocoon Room is as cozy a room as you're likely to find in the city. After a day of wandering Kyoto, there's nothing like coming back to a place resplendent in comfort and tranquility. Its unique atmosphere lain out by a local artist, The Cocoon Room is emblematic of a designer's renaissance, in which classic materials blend together beautifully with atmospheric imagination.

The Cocoon Room is in an old neighborhood noted for its evocative architecture. It is not uncommon to see women passing in colorful kimono and hear monks wandering the streets chanting their blessings. The subway, as well as convenience stores and a supermarket, are less than five minutes' walk. Nijo Castle, The Imperial Park, the Manga Museum, Sanjo-Dori (the Downtown shopping district), and dozens of restaurants, cafes, and bars are within an easy ten minute stroll (to which you can refer to my online guide for ideas), and the beautiful Kamo River and Higashiyama (East Kyoto), with its many temples, is a quick twenty-minute bicycle ride away. Buses traversing the city are conveniently boarded just a few blocks down at the Imperial Palace and Nijo-Castle. While enjoying the space's tranquility, it's nearly as central as a visitor to Kyoto can be.

An intimate space, The Cocoon Room is ideal for couples, but can accommodate families as well (the children sleeping either with the parents or on the couch, which folds out.) Travel buddies can also enjoy the room, as the beds can be separated and extra futons prepared.

Tea and coffee are provided. The room has regular wifi and comes with pocket wifi so that you might stay connected while sightseeing (helpful for orienting yourself).

The Moon Room

Your home away from home, the Moon Room has been designed by one of Japan's best up-and-coming designers. Detailed, nuanced, elegant, the room is spacious enough to host a large family. It's absolutely perfect for relaxing between excursions to temples and gardens.

Considering an extraordinary space for your visit to Kyoto? An alternative to the typical hotel experience? The Moon Room is as cozy a room as you're likely to find in the city. After a day of wandering Kyoto, there's nothing like coming back to a place resplendent in comfort and tranquility. Its unique layout designed by a local artist, The Moon Room is emblematic of a designer's renaissance, in which classic materials blend together beautifully with atmospheric imagination.

The Moon Room is in an old neighborhood noted for its evocative architecture. It is not uncommon to see women passing in colorful kimono and hear monks wandering the streets chanting their blessings. The subway, major bus lines, as well as convenience stores and a supermarket, are less than five minutes' walk. Nijo Castle, The Imperial Park, the Manga Museum, Sanjo-Dori (the Downtown shopping district), and dozens of restaurants, cafes, and bars are within an easy five-to-ten ten minutes stroll (to which I provide a detailed map with gourmet suggestions), and the beautiful Kamo River and Higashiyama (East Kyoto), with its many temples, is a quick twenty-minute bicycle ride away. Buses travesring the city are conveniently boarded just a few blocks away at the Imperial Palace and Nijo-Castle. While enjoying the space's tranquility, it's nearly as central as a visitor to Kyoto can be.

The Moon Room has a semi-double and single beds as well as a single-size sofa bed, and can therefore comfortably accommodate couples, small families, and even traveling companions.