Good Nature Hotel Kyoto starts offering Sustainable Activities

Kyoto is doubtlessly one of the most popular places to visit in Japan. It draws millions of tourists every year from both international and domestic. Accordingly, there are numerous hotels and accommodation plans to choose from if you plan to visit the city. What is your decisive factor in determining which hotel to stay? Could it be the location? Maybe dining options or transportation. But you might as well add ‘sustainability’ or ‘well-being’ to your checklist because there is a new hotel in Kyoto that could offer such a unique experience and satisfying accommodation.

Looking for the WELL Building Standard

Choosing a comfortable and clean room within the budget is not always easy, especially if it will be your first visit. Photos and reviews on the internet are useful, but they aren’t 100% reliable. That’s one reason why a third-party evaluation is much appreciated.

WELL Building Standard evaluates the well-being and wellness of buildings. It certifies environmentally friendly buildings, helps improve human health and supports the user’s well-being. For its WELL v1 certification, seven categories are set for the buildings’ performance assessment: air, water, food, light, fitness, comfort and mind. To qualify, buildings must fulfill the preconditions and optimize each category.

Good Nature Hotel Kyoto awarded WELL Certified Gold (v1)

In August, Good Nature Hotel Kyoto became the first hotel ever to be awarded WELL Certified Gold (v1). Good Nature Hotel’s high-spec air-filtration, infection control measures, cleaning methods that provides clean and safe room for the guests were highly evaluated. Indubitably, its beautiful and traditional interior design were also greatly valued. The hotel also offers wellness programs, developed a unique lighting technology for good sleep, and installed living walls made of Asiatic jasmine in the inner courtyard to provide comfortability and relaxation.

Sustainable things to do in Kyoto for guests available too

And in honor of achieving the certification, Good Nature Hotel will start multiple new activity programs from this month onwards. They offer unique experiences to feel nature, relax and enjoy your stay. Plan your visit and enjoy a unique experience at an eco-friendly and human-friendly hotel in Kyoto.

1) Mt. Daimonji Night Hike

• Held daily from Oct 1
• Entry fee: 3,000 JPY/adult, 1,000 JPY/child
• Duration: 2 hours
• Participants are required to wear a face mask

From Hakusasonso to the summit of Mt. Daimonji is a 30-minute hike. Participants can observe wildlife and insects as they hike and enjoy the night view from the summit.

2) Kamo River Nature Watch

• Event Date: Oct 9(Fri), 10(Sat), 16(Fri) and 17(Sun)
• Duration: 2 hours
• Participants are required to wear a face mask

Kamo River is a popular place to visit and to wander along. Wildlife, such as the Japanese giant salamander, inhabits the Kamo River. A professional conductor will guide and explain the mysterious ecology of plants and animals.

3) Meditation Experience at Inner Courtyard

• Accommodation Date: Oct 17(Sat), 24(Sat)
• Time: 8:00 a.m.-8:45 a.m.
• Accommodation Price: from 26,500 JPY/person
• Location: Good Nature Hotel Kyoto 4th Floor
• Capacity: 15

A special accommodation plan to experience meditation by the chief priest of Ryosokuin Zen Temple.

4) Morning Yoga to Recharge Your Mind and Body (breakfast included)

• Date: Every Saturday, Sunday and Monday
• Time: 7:00a.m.-8:00a.m.
• Accommodation Price: from 22,950 JPY/person
• Place: Good Nature Hotel Kyoto 4th Floor
• Capacity: 8