Once a guesthouse for dignitaries, Chourakukan now serves as a boutique hotel blending Meiji-era grandeur with refined Kyoto hospitality.
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Built in 1909 as a cigar magnate’s private guesthouse, Chourakukan is a rare example of Western-style architecture nestled within Kyoto’s Maruyama Park. The hotel’s heritage rooms feature marble fireplaces, stained glass, high ceilings, and vintage chandeliers—preserved details that evoke the Meiji aristocracy. With only a handful of suites, the experience is tailored and intimate, enhanced by tea salons, antique furnishings, and garden views framed by sakura trees. Guests enjoy French-Japanese fusion dining, curated afternoon tea, and access to cultural events in nearby temples and Gion. Chourakukan is not only a hotel but a historical residence reimagined for modern-day nobility.
Facilities & Services
- Heritage suites with Meiji-era interiors
- French-Japanese fine dining
- Afternoon tea in historical salon
- Garden and seasonal cherry blossom views
- Tea room and café lounge
- Wedding and private event spaces
- 24-hour front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Located within Maruyama Park, near Yasaka Shrine and Gion
- Personalized concierge services
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