1. Kyoto, Japan

    The Shinmonzen

    Style

    Rule-breaking ryokan

    Setting

    Living-woodblock-print Gion

    Why book with us?

    Best-price guarantee

    Found your stay for less elsewhere? We'll match the price and give you a £50 voucher.

    Free Smith Extras on arrival

    From a bottle of champagne, to a spa treatment or a cookery class, you’ll get a little extra thank you with every booking

    Here for you 24/7

    Personal service from Smith24, our in-house travel specialists, 1 800 464 2040

    Anonymously reviewed

    Every hotel is reviewed by undercover tastemakers (and their partners)

    Smith Extra

    A bottle of the Shinmonzen's house sake or a bottle of wine

    Price per night from (ex tax)$974.62

  2. Kyoto, Japan

    Aman Kyoto

    Style

    Ryokan record

    Setting

    The place beyond the shrines

    Why book with us?

    Best-price guarantee

    Found your stay for less elsewhere? We'll match the price and give you a £50 voucher.

    Free Smith Extras on arrival

    From a bottle of champagne, to a spa treatment or a cookery class, you’ll get a little extra thank you with every booking

    Here for you 24/7

    Personal service from Smith24, our in-house travel specialists, 1 800 464 2040

    Anonymously reviewed

    Every hotel is reviewed by undercover tastemakers (and their partners)

    Smith Extra

    Daily breakfast for two at Living Pavilion by Aman

    Price per night from (ex tax)$1,835.56

  3. Kyoto, Japan

    Suiran Hotel, Kyoto

    Style

    Motorbike mogul's manse

    Setting

    Temple-strewn riverside

    Why book with us?

    Best-price guarantee

    Found your stay for less elsewhere? We'll match the price and give you a £50 voucher.

    Free Smith Extras on arrival

    From a bottle of champagne, to a spa treatment or a cookery class, you’ll get a little extra thank you with every booking

    Here for you 24/7

    Personal service from Smith24, our in-house travel specialists, 1 800 464 2040

    Anonymously reviewed

    Every hotel is reviewed by undercover tastemakers (and their partners)

    Smith Extra

    One set of Hisui rice-jelly balls each at Café Hassui

    To check availability, call 1 800 464 2040