90. A must-see for art lovers. The hotel owner, who is also a billionaire, is a collector of contemporary art. Damien Hirst is a friend, Louise Bourgeois, Marc Newson, Hiroshi Sugimoto…the modern art displayed in the hotel is like a museum. There is an art tour inside the hotel, as well as an art tour that takes you around Shinmonzen Street, where XNUMX antique art shops are lined up, both of which are free (XNUMX hour).
5. The food and drinks are outstanding. I mentioned Jean-Georges in detail, but guests can eat his breakfast. This benefit is available only at the prestigious Connaught Hotel in London, anywhere else in the world. In addition to that, barista Iori Yahashi, who is the Japan Siphon Coffee Champion (2nd place in the world competition), is on staff, so he will brew the siphon coffee blended by him right in front of you.
This is what I mean to the best of my ability. It was a truly dreamlike stay, one of a kind, and it’s no wonder there are so many repeat guests.
Photography by Hiro Matsui
Jean-Goerges at The Shinmonzen
235 Nishinocho, Shinmonzen-dori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto Prefecture
TEL: 075-600-2055
E-mail:jg@theshinmonzen.com
Business hours: 18:00-23:00 (last order 21:00)
“Taste of Winter 22,000 Courses” XNUMX yen (tax and service included)