Tucked within the tranquil Arashiyama hills, where the Oi River glides past centuries-old forests, lies a retreat that feels like a secret whispered by Kyoto itself — HOSHINOYA Kyoto. Accessible only by private boat, the journey begins before you even arrive. As you drift downriver, ancient maple trees stretch over the water, filtering sunlight into golden shards. It’s not just a check-in — it’s a crossing into another rhythm of life. Here, the chaos of the world dissolves, replaced by silence, stillness, and soft wind through the bamboo groves.