ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts in Kyoto Wins 1 MICHELIN Key for a Third Consecutive Year

ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts, a hotel in Kita-ku, Kyoto, has earned 1 MICHELIN Key in MICHELIN Key 2026, announced on Friday, September 18, 2026.

Since opening in September 2021, the hotel has received numerous prestigious international awards. For the MICHELIN Key, this marks the third consecutive year of earning 1 MICHELIN Key, following 2024 and 2025.

Masashi Araki, General Manager of ROKU KYOTO, commented: "We are deeply honored to receive 1 MICHELIN Key for the third consecutive year, and at the same time it renews our resolve. We will continue to offer refined hospitality so that our guests' time in Kyoto becomes a lasting memory, and we will keep evolving as a destination hotel that draws people from Japan and overseas to Kyoto specifically for ROKU KYOTO."

Located in the nature-rich Rakuhoku area of Kyoto, away from the bustle of the city, the hotel is built around the concept of "Dive into Kyoto." It offers an experience of immersing oneself in the lesser-known depth of Kyoto's appeal, along with a relaxing space removed from everyday life. Its offerings include a thermal pool that uses natural hot spring water and makes the most of the grand natural scenery, activities that reflect traditional techniques and cultural background, and meals featuring seasonal ingredients. Through these strengths, the hotel says it will keep working to provide distinctive experiences for guests from Japan and overseas.

Major Awards of ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

2021

Kohler Bold Design Award 2021 (Travel: Resort Interior Design Award Winner)

2022

Travel & Leisure: Best New Hotel in the World 2022
Condé Nast Traveler: Hot List 2022
DestinAsian: The Luxe List 2022, Best New Hotels in Asia-Pacific
Good Design Award 2022 (Industry/Commercial Space)

2024 and 2025

Forbes Travel Guide 2025: 4 Stars, Hotel category
MICHELIN Key Hotel Selection 2025: 1 MICHELIN Key

2025

Condé Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Awards 2025: 6th place, Hotels in Japan category

2026

La Liste TOP 1000: 26th place
Forbes Travel Guide 2026: 5 Stars, Hotel category
Forbes Travel Guide 2026: Hotel Star Bars
MICHELIN Key Hotel Selection 2026: 1 MICHELIN Key

About ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

The hotel opened in September 2021 in Takagamine, in Kyoto's Rakuhoku area, as a property of Hilton's luxury brand LXR Hotels & Resorts. Set in a nature-rich location away from the bustle of central Kyoto, it has 114 guest rooms, along with a thermal pool that uses natural hot spring water, a spa, a restaurant, and a bar.

The hotel offers a stay that values Kyoto's history, culture, and connection with nature. In 2026, it earned 5 Stars, the highest rating from Forbes Travel Guide, a global hotel rating system, and is recognized for hospitality and service quality at a world-class level. It offers each guest from Japan and overseas a special stay in touch with the area's rich nature and culture.

ROKU KYOTO exterior