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The Quiet Luxury of Kyoto — Part I: Wagashi Afternoon Tea at HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO In this first chapter, we invite you into the quiet “Yohaku” we discovered in Kyoto —a spacious stillness that refines the senses and lingers in memory. Ⅰ. The Philosophy of Yohaku  in Travel Is the purpose of travel always to see something new, to collect movement, or to fill time?True luxury, we believe, resides in the space we choose not to fill — the “Yohaku,”  the blank margin where the s

The Quiet Connection Many travelers focus on vibrant autumn leaves in November. Yet, regions like Kyoto observe Hitaki-sai (The Fire Ceremony)—a quiet, yet fundamental ritual of gratitude. For Ryoga Concierge, which explores the philosophy of travel, the spirit embedded in this ceremony is profoundly meaningful. It connects directly to the core of our brand: "gratitude for blessings received" and the desire for "purification and spiritual renewal." This aligns with both the c

~The Quiet Power of the Japanese Spirit.~ Ise and Kyoto, the two great spiritual sanctuaries of Japan, each demonstrate a distinct "strength" and "wisdom" —a philosophy relevant even to modern leadership and personal ethos. This Karesansui (dry landscape garden) in the photograph symbolizes the "Kokon Yūgō" (古今融合 - Fusion of Old and New) philosophy upon which Ryōga Concierge's journey is founded. ■ Kyoto's Strength: The Quiet Refinement of Permanence Kyoto's strength, like th