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Next to Kodai-ji temple and within walking distance to many of Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Kiyomizu-dera temple, hotel offers sweeping views of the city and Yasaka Pagoda. Park Hyatt Kyoto is less than one mile (1.5 kilometers) from the Kyoto train station, which connects travelers to Tokyo in just over two hours via the Nozomi Shinkansen bullet train.

The low-rise hotel features 70 guest rooms, including nine suites, offering calm and respite from the bustle of Higashiyama’s neighboring streets. The elegantly designed rooms and suites highlight local craftsmanship and materials such as fragrant tamo wood, original artwork and Zen garden views.

Within the same grounds, guests can find a historic garden with steps leading to Kyoyamato, a traditional ryotei and culinary institution that opened in 1877 and serves authentic, seasonally inspired Kaiseki cuisine. Kyoyamato, one of the hotel’s owners, is a seven-generation, family-run business and consists of several historic buildings including “Soyotei,” a teahouse from the Edo era with a private room where feudal warlords once secretly met. Its storied gardens and traditional houses complement the hotel’s modern interpretation of classical Japanese architecture and intimate hospitality.

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A modern reimagining of the traditional Japanese tearoom, the 161 guest rooms feature carefully chosen natural materials elevated using artisanal skills. The bathtubs are fashioned out of stone and their generous size makes them ideal for stretching out and relaxing. Some of the suite rooms feature access to a natural onsen for bathing and relaxation, sourced from an on-site spring.

Our restaurants and bar facilities consist of 4 distinct sections: our Gastronomy Teppan, Italian Cuisine, Lounge and Bar and our SHIKI-NO-MA, all of which surround our beautifully curated garden, where diners can enjoy viewing the rich tapestry of the seasons.

Kyoto is home to verdant mountains and clear water. Using natural spring water drawn from an on-site source, the THERMAL SPRING SPA facilities at HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO are a haven for relaxation. The core concept is of an Oasis of Serenity – where guests are invited to step away from their everyday lives and surround themselves with the tranquility of spring water.

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Much of what we think of as the essence of Japan – from the art of the tea ceremony to ikebana flower arranging – had its birthplace in Kyoto.

Kyoto is one of Japan’s best-preserved historic cities, with intact palaces, gardens, 1600 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto shrines, among them 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites from Imperial Japan’s golden age.

Today, Kyoto is home to cutting-edge biotech, nanotech, publishing, textiles and education, including the country’s top medical school. It is a forward-looking centre for art and design, where artists and artisans update traditional techniques into super-cool works with the Zen spirit and the edge of now.

Kyoto is also one of the few cities in the world with four distinct and highly photogenic seasons – spring cherry blossoms, swaying bamboo in summer, brilliant red autumn leaves, and the blanket of winter snow – each one framed by the expansive windows of Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto.

Four Seasons makes you at home, close to many of the city’s finest cultural assets – while secluded in garden tranquility, 10 minutes from Kyoto’s busy downtown.

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Suiran features 39 luxuriously-appointed guestrooms, inspired by traditional ryokan-style accommodations, ranging from 500 to 1,000 square feet. Each room is designed to feature traditional motifs and culturally significant hues, while offering unparalleled natural vistas each season: from the dramatic cherry blossoms in Spring and the lush verdure in Summer, to Autumn’s bright tapestry of leaves and silvery blankets of snow in Winter.

Suiran also offers two private treatment rooms equipped with a Japanese-style open-air bath as well as the option for in-room treatments. Guests can enjoy traditional Japanese-style treatments, including SEIRAN, a body massage with tea seed oil, scrub with green tea and facial treatment with jade stones and collagen mask.

Exquisite Culinary Experiences

Suiran has preserved elements of its esteemed past, including two original structures, ‘Enmei-kaku’, which was built in 1899, and ‘Hasshoken’, constructed in 1910, which have undergone extensive restoration and now house the hotel’s restaurant, Kyo Suiran, and café, Saryo Hassui. Kyo Suiran offers a traditional yet modern dining experience where guests can enjoy locally inspired flavors in an authentic atmosphere. With its exposed straw-thatched roof, pillars and moon-shaped windows, Saryo Hasui serves exquisite meals centered around Japanese green tea.

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Relish in a prime location with expansive views of The Kamogawa river, A LUXURIOUS MODERN RETREAT INSPIRED BY TRADITIONAL JAPANESE Ryokan. With a healing atmosphere enhanced by the ambient sounds of a waterfall, The Ritz-Carlton Spa promises to melt your worldly cares away.

Enjoy traditional Italian cuisine at La Locanda, all-day sushi and tempura at Mizuki, and signature cocktails at The Bar and The Lobby Lounge.

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN LOCAL CULTURE & partake in HOTEL’S CUSTOMIZED KYOTO ART OF CRAFTSMEN ACTIVITIES.

The resort features 134 guest rooms and suites, 4 restaurants and bars, The Ritz-Carlton Spa, and 4 different types of banquet rooms ranging from corporate dinners and meetings, to exhibitions, private events and weddings. The resort also features a unique partnership with Pierre Hermé Paris, creator of Haute Patisserie, showcasing popular creations and introducing an exclusive range of signature desserts. Blending the centuries old traditions and rich culture of Japan’s ancient capital with modern luxury, The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto brings to life the cultural heart of Japan. The resort is in close proximity to Kyoto’s popular downtown areas including Gion and Kawaramachi, the city’s retail and entertainment district.

Property Amenities include:

• 4 sensational restaurants including lounge & bar
• The Ritz-Carlton Spa by ESPA
• PIERRE HERMÉ PARIS Boutique
• State-of-the-art event facilities, including a breathtaking Wedding Chapel inclusive of 4 banquet & meeting rooms

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