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ARTFUL LODGER

Secret garden

AMAN KYOTO

The star attraction of Aman’s new 24-room boutique property in Kyoto is its spectacular natural setting within a once-forgotten garden, and beyond that a 72-acre backdrop of lush forest. For his final project with the hotel group, the late architect Kerry Hill inserted a tile panels in the Living Pavilion, home to the hotel restaurant. Order a bamboo picnic hamper to enjoy in the gardens, or indulge in the restaurant’s (traditional Kyoto) fare, including a multicourse dining experience.  

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