Singular, a new fine dining restaurant in Kyoto

Situated in the quiet cityscape of Kyoto, Kyoto Yura Hotel Nijo-Jo Bettei MGallery is designed by renowned architect Yukio Hashimoto and is centered around a Japanese garden, offering an elegant portal to the four seasons. Hashimoto Yukio’s philosophy focusses on designing ambience rather than focussing solely on materials, allowing him to create timeless and minimalistic interiors.

The luxury boutique hotel has a collection of 25 rooms, from the 40-45 square meter Deluxe Room, to the 53 square meter Rikyu Suite. Select rooms feature balconies with views towards Nijo Castle and all rooms overlook the Japanese gardens, along with amenities including espresso machines, air-purifiers, mini-bar facilities and separate bathrooms.

The hotel’s restaurant and bar, Singular, is specialize in French offerings, inspired by Japan’s beauty and the rich culinary traditions of Kyoto. Chef Susumu Okubo, whom trained under the French culinary masters Alain Ducasse and Pierre Gagnaire, lead the restaurant; inviting guests to experience culinary masterpieces prepared using local ingredients gathered from carefully select producers across the region. Okubo most recently served as Chef de Cuisine of the one-star Michelin restaurant, Pierre, in Osaka. 

The hotel is located in close proximity to Nijo Castle – one of the seventeen Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, which has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The central Kyoto district offers an array of sights and attractions including Kyoto Gosho, the Imperial Palace. Nijo Jo Mae Station is also just a short walk away, offering guests convenient accessibility via the Tozai Subway Line.  For those who travel by train, the hotel also offers a private transfer service from Kyoto Station.