Capella arrives in Kyoto with its first Japanese property, and as always, it does so with almost artisanal care. In the Gion district, amidst temples and lanterns, the new Capella Kyoto translates the idea of ​​hospitality into a gesture of balance: between spirituality and design, tradition and contemporaneity. Shaping this dialogue is Parisian studio Liaigre, commissioned to design the interiors with its signature quiet elegance. Their style—pure lines, noble materials, a palette that whispers rather than declares—is a natural fit with the Capella philosophy, which prioritizes the essential, matter, and light.

Liaigre interprets Japan not as an aesthetic theme but as an attitude: a sense of emptiness, restraint, and the discreet grace of details. Thus, the suites become rooms of contemplation, where wood meets silk, stone is warmed by tatami mats, and every piece of furniture seems suspended between functionality and poetry. It is a tactile luxury, designed for those who recognize the value of silence.

As Capella Kyoto opens its doors, the group prepares its European debut with Capella Florence, scheduled for 2027, once again with Liaigre orchestrating the interiors. From Kyoto to Florence, a subtle thread unites two cities devoted to beauty: the ability to transform hospitality into an art form.