Four Exclusive Summer Experiences — Only at HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO

Enjoy a rare, one-day-only experience curated by HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO ― designed to immerse you in the cultural and natural beauty of Arashiyama in Kyoto.

Time: 3pm - 6:30pm
Number of Participants: One group for the day, on a first-come, first-served basis. *Maximum of 4 participants
Price: JPY 400,000 for the group (tax included)
*Accommodation fee is not included

HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO presents an exclusive one-night event to view Gozan no Okuribi from the Former Mitsui Family Shimogamo Villa. Enjoy a special French dinner by Chef Tetsuya Asano, followed by a private viewing of the iconic “Dai” fire from the villa’s rarely accessible watchtower ― a refined summer evening steeped in history and elegance.

Date: Saturday, August 16th, 2025 | Starts at 6:30 PM
Capacity: 10 guests
Price: 88,000 JPY per person(tax included) Accommodation fee is not included
Includes:

• Private evening access to the Former Mitsui Family Shimogamo Villa

• Special dinner by Chef Tetsuya Asano

• Drink pairing with dinner

• Gozan no Okuribi viewing from the 3rd-floor watchtower

Experience Kyoto’s Gion Festival up close from HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO’s exclusive seats. Witness the dramatic Naginata Hoko turn and the rare Kujiaratame ritual, with audio guides enhancing your view of the festival’s moving art museum.

Dates: July 17th, 2025 (Saki Matsuri) / July 24th, 2025 (Ato Matsuri)
Number of visitors: Limited to 30 visitors per day
Time: From 9am *Meet at the site
Price: JPY 25,000 per person (tax included)
*Accommodation fee is not included.

An exclusive experience for children to challenge various hotel jobs alongside hotel staff. Wearing uniforms, they can try activities such as preparing tea in our CHAKYO tea arbor, making pizzas, or creating cocktails.

Duration: 40–60 minutes (varies depending on the number of participants)
Price: 5,000 yen per activity per child (tax included)
*Accommodation fee is not included