

The Autograph Daruma Journey invites guests to explore five Autograph Collection Hotels across Japan.
Each participating hotel presents its own original Autograph Daruma, designed to reflect the hotel’s distinctive character and local heritage.
In Japan, daruma dolls symbolize perseverance and good fortune — one eye is painted when making a wish, and the other when that wish comes true. As you travel, each daruma you collect will stand as a quiet guardian of your hopes and experiences along the way.
Enjoy a heartwarming journey filled with unique encounters, stories, and one-of-a-kind designs available only through this limited campaign.
Guests who book and stay under the “Autograph Daruma Journey” accommodation plan will receive one Autograph Daruma per adult per stay.
Collect all five daruma — one from each hotel — to receive an exclusive display case (available in limited quantities).
Stay period: January 1 (Thu) – December 31 (Thu), 2026
Daruma dolls and display cases are limited in quantity. Details regarding room types, rates, benefits, and reservation methods will be announced on this website once finalized. Please check each hotel’s plan for specific terms and availability.

The Kyoto edition of the Autograph Daruma draws inspiration from the iron door of BAR ASCOT, a design that embodies the refined aesthetic of the hotel’s architect, Togo Murano.
Its design fuses traditional Japanese motifs reminiscent of a kimono sash with elegant craftsmanship that harmonizes with Kyoto’s cultural spirit.
We hope this daruma becomes both a memorable keepsake and a conversation piece for guests visiting our hotel.

Autograph Collection Hotels celebrate individuality — over 330 independent hotels across more than 50 countries and territories, each handpicked for its distinct character and story. Every property reflects the passion and vision of its founder, offering experiences that are “Exactly like nothing else.”
From design to service philosophy, each Autograph Collection Hotel promises guests a vivid, lasting impression — a truly one-of-a-kind stay that cannot be replicated.

Autograph Moment – The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike
— A line that breathes the architect’s heart —
The final sketch drawn by architect Togo Murano continues to live here, taking form in light and wind.
Curved lines that echo the seasons, and the quiet elegance of a sukiya-style retreat — all exist in harmony with the timeless rhythm of Kyoto.
Upon arrival, guests receive a sketch card of Murano’s hand-drawn design, and in the early morning, the hotel opens Charyo, a teahouse he designed, inviting guests to experience the essence of Japanese beauty through architecture.
Even as time flows, the spirit Murano instilled remains ever present —
this is the Autograph Moment of The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike.