The Celestine Kyoto Gion: A Michelin Approved Retreat You Can’t Miss In Kyoto

Published on November 9, 2025

Mitsui Fudosan Hotel Management, Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion, has received the Michelin One-Key Rating for the second time. Such recognition, included in the Michelin Guide for October 2025, showcases the hotel’s design, comfort, and service. With the hotel receiving accolades for this second time, it has further established its prominence in Kyoto for offering an experience like no other. It offers an excellent experience for clients aimed at finding a balance between historic and contemporary sophistication.

The Celestine’s architectural style embraces Kyoto’s timeless elegance and blends perfectly with the minimalism of urban Kyoto! The Japanese include the public spaces of the Celestine with zen fossils, which invite tourists to compare and contrast their sightseeing with relaxation. The serenity baths invite guests to relax compared and contrast to their sea sightseeing, minus the 之 Focus of stark adjustments. Their guest lodge is embellished with soft traditional Japanese art of origami and paper for immersive experiences.

To feel the luxuries of the historical Gion, The Celestine collaborates with the Koraku Endo, which is a historical dining for a traditional morning brunch! They want tourists to slow down, breathe, and focus on all the city’s fall serenity.

Michelin One-Key Rating: A Unique Recognition

Initiated in 2024, Global Hotel and Spa joins the ranks of establishments qualifying for the Michelin One-Key Hotel Rating. In 2025, the program recognized 128 unique properties in Japan. Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion has the honour of being included in this program again. This award celebrates remarkable and distinctive hotels, offering individual character and authentic guest experiences.

The Celestine Kyoto Gion embodies all the elements of this award, including appreciative and heartfelt architecture of memorable character and experiences, authentic and warm hospitality, and service delivered in the spirit of the location. The Celestine Kyoto Gion is a perfect blend of hospitality and culture with modern and luxurious comforts, capturing the spirit of Kyoto.

Discovering Kyoto’s Fall Foliage: An Essential Experience

One of the reasons a traveler should visit Kyoto is to witness the stunning fall foliage. The crimson leaves beautifully frame the city’s temples and shrines. Those at Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion experience the beauty of autumn at the hotel. The hotel is within walking distance of autumn sightseeing at Kiyomizu-dera and Kennin-ji temples, which are noted for their magnificent fall colors.

A 12-minute stroll to the Kiyomizu-dera area of the hotel gives access to the Kiyomizu-dera Temple set within autumn colors. During the limited autumn illumination period, the temple becomes even more stunning against the glowing autumn colors, which draws visitors to the stunning autumn nights.

The 7-minute stroll to the other Zen museum in Kyoto, the Kennin-ji temple rock garden, and autumn colors gives a peaceful place of contemplation. The walk to the temple gives you time to prepare for your time of silence.

A “Treat-Yourself” Retreat for Those Seeking Renewal

This autumn, Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion invites travelers for a “treat-yourself” retreat and rejuvenating stay during Kyoto’s most beautiful season. The hotel hopes guests will engage in self-care travel, offering time to rest and for seekers of beauty and renewal.

Allow guests to rest in the hotel’s tranquil baths, have a time-out over a traditional Kyoto-style breakfast, and muse over the city’s rich art and culture whilst the hotel’s hospitality guarantees a truly restorative stay.

Four Additional Mitsui Fudosan Properties Also Recognized

In addition to Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion, four other properties belonging to the Mitsui Fudosan Hotel Management portfolio were also featured in the 2025 Michelin Guide. These include Hotel The Celestine Ginza, situated in the heart of Tokyo’s Ginza district, and Mitsui Garden Hotels in Yokohama, Kyoto, and other locations. Each property symbolizes Mitsui Fudosan’s high regard for offering refined, unforgettable experiences to the upscale market.

With the unveiling of these properties, Mitsui Fudosan hotel management will further maintain the beauty and culture of the location through their first-class hospitality expressed in art and architecture.

The Celestine Hotels Brand: A Legacy of Luxury

The Celestine Hotels brand consists of Celestine Hotels in Kyoto, Ginza, and Shiba (Tokyo), and offers guests a refined retreat that harmonizes with patrons’ culture and surroundings. The hotels foster a strong bond with their patrons by offering a thoughtful combination of luxury, comfort, and authentic experiences. Every stop within the Celestine brand was designed with the intent of providing refined and unique local experiences that embody the essence of the local spirit, whether the historical allure of Kyoto or the vibrant pulse of Tokyo.

With the changing of the seasons, the autumn foliage of Kyoto paints a beautiful portrait. Celestine Kyoto Gion perfectly exemplifies this ideology, providing guests with the essential comforts and pampering of the hotel.

Conclusion: A Stay Worth Remembering

For anyone looking for a calm leisure experience in one of Japan’s historically and culturally most remarkable cities, The Celestine Kyoto Gion Hotel is a perfect fit. Awarded the Michelin One-Key Rating and located near Kyoto’s exceptional autumn leaves, Hotel Celestine Gion Kyoto keeps raising the bar for luxury and comfort in the core of Japan’s ancient capital. Whether guests are in for a quiet retreat or a view of the fall foliage, they will experience the tranquility, culture, and beauty this exceptional hotel has to offer.