The Villa Higashiyama Roji Kazeno Heritage (formerly HOTEL VMG VILLA KYOTO) | Official

A private villa 
once created by a master of tea.A private villa 
once created by
 a master of tea.

In the heart of Kyoto’s Higashiyama district, step away from the stone-paved streets and through a secluded roji gate to discover a 120-year-old residence with its own tea room and garden.

Once a private gathering place for tea masters and cultural figures, the entire villa is now reserved for just one party each day.
Gaze out over the garden. Share tea. Gather around the table. Encounter Kyoto’s living traditions in the privacy of your own residence. Discover a side of Kyoto that cannot be found simply by visiting its landmarks.

In April 2026, "The Villa Higashiyama Roji Kazeno Heritage" changed its name from 'HOTEL VMG VILLA KYOTO'.

A private residence
created for welcoming guests.A private residence
created for
welcoming guests.

The origins of Higashiyama Roji lie in Higashiyama Saryo, a residence believed to have been built in the late Meiji period by Goichi Uno, a tea practitioner of the Enshu school and a devoted sukisha—a connoisseur of tea, architecture, gardens, cuisine, and the arts.

Uno invited tea masters and cultural figures here, creating a place for tea gatherings and conversation. A four-and-a-half-tatami tea room. A roji garden. Japanese reception rooms alongside a Western-style waiting room.Throughout the residence remains the spirit of kirei-sabi, an aesthetic associated with the Enshu tradition that brings refined elegance to quiet simplicity. Once a private cultural salon for invited guests, the residence is now yours to inhabit as a private home in Kyoto.

The garden, the tea room, the view.
All yours, for one stay only.The garden, the tea room, the view.
All yours, for one stay only.

Set on a 225-square-metre site, the two-storey villa offers approximately 198 square metres of private space.

Inside are two living rooms, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a traditional four-and-a-half-tatami tea room, and a private garden.

On the ground floor, gather around the table overlooking the garden or share a bowl of tea in the tea room.
Upstairs, settle beside the windows as spring cherry blossoms or autumn foliage frame the view.

For three-generation family journeys, trips with friends, or time shared among those closest to you, the villa accommodates up to six guests—offering space to come together and room to retreat.
Not simply a hotel room, but an entire Kyoto residence to call your own.

Starting with the master bedroom,
the four bedrooms, large and small, are versatile for gatheringsStarting with the master bedroom,
the four bedrooms are
versatile for gatherings

The building is suitable for families of three generations, friends, or groups traveling together, featuring a layout that includes a first and second floor, four bedrooms of various sizes including a master bedroom, and two bathrooms with sinks on the first floor, equipped to ensure a comfortable stay for multiple families.

Discover Kyoto 
in its many forms.Discover Kyoto 
in its many forms.

Just outside Higashiyama Roji lies the stone-paved Nene-no-Michi. From here, some of Kyoto’s most evocative landmarks—including Kodaiji Temple, Yasaka Shrine and Yasaka Pagoda—are connected by foot.

At The Villa Higashiyama Roji Kazeno Heritage, a dedicated concierge will individually plan experiences that allow you to engage with Kyoto's history and culture, including tea ceremonies and geisha performances. Enjoy a unique travel experience here, where you can savor luxury hotel services while staying in a private villa.