The Shinmonzen
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The Shinmonzen

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Green-season Kyoto: river dining and mossy temples between the tourist waves.

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for Aug 29–31 '26 · 3 nights
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$952/night
peak $2,104
55% below peak
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vs April, its priciest month
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When to go to The Shinmonzen

Our pick
June to Augustfrom $760

Green-season Kyoto: river dining and mossy temples between the tourist waves.

Cheapest
Julyfrom $760

About 64% below its typical peak.

The hotel, up close

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What Sets It Apart

Tadao Ando's nine-suite inn on Gion's antique street, a modern ryokan in concrete and hinoki

Designer provenance
Fine dining
Gardens & grounds
Spa & wellness
Library

Rates by Month

tracked daily · same room
MonthFrom, per night
January$953
February$1,188
March$1,188
April$1,973
May$1,319
June$1,188
July$760
August$760
December$953

Months appear as our daily tracking covers them. Rates are for an entry room, confirmed with the booking partner.

Common questions about The Shinmonzen

When is the best time to visit The Shinmonzen?

The best months to visit The Shinmonzen are June to August. Green-season Kyoto: river dining and mossy temples between the tourist waves.

What makes The Shinmonzen special?

Tadao Ando's nine room ryokan on the Shirakawa stream in Gion, cedar and washi outside, Jean-Georges downstairs.

What is the cheapest month to stay at The Shinmonzen?

Based on daily rate tracking of the same room, the lowest rates at The Shinmonzen are in July, from $760 per night, about 64% below its typical peak of $2,104.

How much does The Shinmonzen cost per night?

In the months we currently track, entry-room rates at The Shinmonzen range from $760 (July) to $1,973 (April), and typical peak-season rates run around $2,104. Final prices are confirmed with the booking partner.

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