Nestled in a serene hillside, this upscale hotel blends modern luxury with timeless Japanese charm, featuring stunning gardens, a spa, and chic dining options.
445-3 Myohoin Maekawacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0932, Japan Get directions
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"A hotel in Kyoto's cultural heartland, offering traditional entertainment known as Ozashiki Asobi, lessons on wearing kimono or yukata, and guided tours via rickshaws." - Faye Bradley
"Kyoto's Four Seasons features a boutique batch of rice wine created by brewer and chemist Yoshiki Yukimachi."
"In an area rife with traditional, minimalist ryokans, the Four Seasons Kyoto is a spectacle of grandeur. The opulence is subtle, however, camouflaged by clean, Zen-like style. At the hotel’s heart is a beautiful, 800-year-old pond garden, which features a picturesque teahouse surrounded by cherry, maple, and willow trees. Inside, luxurious details abound, from the seasonal floral arrangements, to the iPads and in-mirror TVs in the guest rooms, to the plush cabanas and atmospheric lighting at the underground pool. For even greater indulgence, guests can head to the spa for such treatments as sake baths, bamboo-and-green-tea scrubs, and jade-stone massages, as well as facials from cult French brand Biologique Recherche. When hunger strikes, the Michelin-starred Sushi Wakon is waiting. Helmed by master chef Rei Masuda, the 10-seat restaurant serves fresh fish, flown in daily from Tokyo’s Tsukiji market."
"Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto offers a temperate climate and fewer crowds in mid-May, making it an ideal starting point before exploring other ryokans and resorts in Japan."
