Hotels in Kyoto (Kinki, Japan)

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  1. Hoshinoya Kyoto

    5 Stars

    Riverside setting in Arashiyama, Refined kaiseki dining experience

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  2. Kyoto Arashiyama Onsen Kadensho

    4 Stars

    Rooms with unique design elements, Outdoor onsen in garden setting

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    Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto

    4 Stars

    Kyoto's only revolving restaurant, Executive floor with enhanced amenities

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  4. Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

    4 Stars

    Interactive cultural workshops, Thoughtful amenity bar selection

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  5. Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

    4 Stars

    Rooms with Shinkansen train views, Six diverse on-site dining options

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  6. Fufu Kyoto

    4 Stars

    Traditional Japanese garden oasis, Refined kyo-kaiseki dining

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  7. HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojonishi

    3 Stars

    Pet-friendly accommodations available, Excellent public transport access

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  8. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

    5 Stars

    Atrium lobby with natural light, Award-winning hospitality

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  9. Sakura Terrace The Atelier

    3 Stars

    Modern aesthetic with hostel charm, Adults-only tranquil environment

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  10. Hotel Okura Kyoto

    5 Stars

    Diverse dining with signature dishes, Tallest hotel with panoramic views

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    Hotel Granvia Kyoto

    5 Stars

    Panoramic city and Kyoto Tower views, Extensive art collection throughout

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  12. Hotel Emion Kyoto

    4 Stars

    Diverse and delicious breakfast buffet, Expansive public bath and sauna

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  13. Hotel Anteroom Kyoto

    3 Stars

    Gourmet breakfast with local ingredients, Tranquil garden view rooms

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  14. Kyoto Yamashina Hotel Sanraku

    4 Stars

    Award-winning Kyoto-style breakfast, Unique Choju-giga artwork

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  15. OMO3 Kyoto Toji by Hoshino Resorts

    3 Stars

    Artistic Buddhist-themed decor, World Heritage Toji Temple tours

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  16. Umekoji Potel KYOTO

    4 Stars

    Rooftop terrace with iconic views, Family-friendly amenities and activities

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  17. Hearton Hotel Kyoto

    3 Stars

    Extended check-out flexibility, Dual breakfast dining experiences

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  18. Sakura Terrace

    3 Stars

    Spacious public baths with sauna, Rooms with private balcony views

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  19. Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Shijo

    3 Stars

    Kyoto-themed buffet breakfast, Engaging cultural activities

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  20. Kyoto Garden Palace

    3 Stars

    Refined restaurant with garden views, Traditional tatami floor rooms

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  21. Vessel Hotel Campana Kyoto Gojo

    4 Stars

    Japanese-style public bath and sauna, Thoughtful family amenities

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  22. Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

    3 Stars

    Unique apartment-style architecture, Communal bathhouse with sauna

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  23. Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto

    4 Stars

    Modern ryokan experience, Silky jacuzzi baths

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  24. FIRSTCABIN Kyoto Nijojo

    3 Stars

    Modern aesthetic and clean design, Expansive semi-open air onsen

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  25. THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto Karasuma Gojo

    3 Stars

    Self-service check-in and check-out, Clean, individual shower rooms

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  26. hotel MONday Kyoto Karasuma Nijo

    3 Stars

    Modern Japanese room design, Dedicated family room options

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  27. Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki St.

    4 Stars

    Traditional dashi chazuke breakfast, Private semi open-air bath in every room

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  28. Urban Hotel Kyoto

    3 Stars

    Traditional Japanese room decor, Bicycle rentals available

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  29. Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

    3 Stars

    Modern Kyoto interior design, Relaxing public spa and sauna

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  30. Almont Hotel Kyoto

    4 Stars

    Authentic Kyoto-style breakfast buffet, Relaxing communal public bath

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  31. LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO

    3 Stars

    Japanese garden view dining, Spacious rooms for families

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    Onyado Nono Kyoto Shichijo Natural Hot Spring

    3 Stars

    Kyoto-style breakfast buffet, Expansive natural hot spring baths

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  33. Hotel M's Plus Shijo Omiya

    3 Stars

    Spacious common lounge area, Daily fresh baked bread breakfast

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  34. OMO5 Kyoto Sanjo by Hoshino Resorts

    3 Stars

    Modern and clean minimalist design, Curated local activity tours

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  35. Kiyomizu Elite Terrace

    4 Stars
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Kyoto – an agreement between beauty and tradition

The first thing that springs to mind nowadays when we hear of Kyoto is the international climate-change protocol, agreed here. This is quite appropriate given the pretty natural environment of what many would regard as Japan’s most beautiful city. However, Kyoto, which was the capital of Japan for over a thousand years (until it was moved to Tokyo in 1868), remains the country’s cultural heart and soul. Hosting no less than a thousand temples and the birth place of the Geisha, Kyoto, unlike ultra-modern Tokyo, gives you an eye-full of traditional Japan and its worship of beauty.

Seeking traditional Japan

If you arrive in Kyoto by train into the modern steel and glass railway station, you may wonder what all the fuss is about. The central Shimogyō-ku district, with its distinctive Kyoto Tower overseeing it, is the contemporary part of town. If you choose a hotel here, you will find luxury department stores and restaurants aplenty. You can sample traditional Japanese dishes such as Sushi and Tempura until your heart’s content, as well as some of Kyoto’s Kaiseki cuisine and tofu-based vegetarian dishes. However, you may still get that feeling that the traditional authenticity that you were seeking in Kyoto is somewhat lacking.

The neighbouring Nakagyō-ku Ward offers you a tad more culture with some captivating sights, including Nijō Castle, housing the Ninomaru Palace, a former seat of feudal power and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can also enter the universe of Manga in a trendy museum dedicated to the Japanese popular culture comics and explore the sights and sounds of the wonderful Nishiki market, offering fresh fish and traditional crafts. There is a wide selection of hotels in this part of Kyoto too, however, you may still crave for something more typical.

Geisha spotting

To get a real flavour of traditional Japan, Gion is no-doubt more like what you are looking for. This traditional part of Kyoto hosts many exquisite wooden-buildings and four-star hotels. It is also Geisha town. If you are lucky, you may see one of the white-faced iconic ladies scurrying off to an early-evening appointment in one of the Ocayas, the traditional tea houses.

Although Geishas exist throughout Japan, they originated from Kyoto, when the city was undoubtedly the country’s cultural centre. A Kyoto Geisha is still to this day regarded as the crème de la crème, after going through five years of rigorous training to reach the qualified status of Geiko. Geishas are fully-trained professional female entertainers in Japanese high society – and much respected. A Geisha is certainly not an upmarket call-girl, and will set you back a pretty penny if you want to pass an evening in her charming company.

Temple worshiping

If you crave fresh country air you may prefer to stay in, or around, Kyoto’s Higashiyaha mountains. The most luxurious four and five-star hotels with spas are based in this district, near the famous Philosopher’s Walk, which leads to some of the most sublime temples in the city.

Kyoto is said to be home of a thousand temples. Being so spoilt for choice, you may wonder which ones should you visit. The decision is personal: you may be drawn to certain temples and not others. There are, however, some shrines and temples that are simply unmissable.

Arguably the most remarkable is the Fushimi Inari-Taisha shrine complex, created in the 8th century by the Hata family. There are five shrines at the foot and literally thousands of reddish-orange torii gates, weaving up the Inari mountain, that are said to help bring about prosperity. The trek takes two or three hours to complete but is worth it for the incredible views over Kyoto and the more peaceful atmosphere at the summit. There are even restaurants interspersed on the way.

The glorious zen Buddhist temple Kinkaku-Ji, with its shiny golden pavilion overlooking a beautiful pond, is another memorising and unmissable sight, as is the fellow UNESCO World Heritage Site: Kiyomizu-dera. Half way up mount Otowa in the Higashiyama mountains, this temple, respecting the Kannon deity, is worth a visit, if not only for the spectacular views.

If you wander along the Philosopher’s Walk you can pick and choose from a variety of other memorising temples and shrines – many with fabulous Zen gardens. One of the most outstanding is Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji, right at the end of the path, particularly in the autumn, when the striking red maple tree leaves are out in force.

Change with the seasons

The season in which you choose to visit can radically change your experience of Kyoto. The golden or vivid colours of the temples contrast beautifully against the snow, whilst the red maple leaves in the autumn or the spring cherry blossom adds vibrance to the already idyllic scenery. The seasons are very important to the Japanese and the whole atmosphere, including the flowers and decorations on display, changes as the year progresses. The Geishas encapsulate this change with the colour and motifs of their kimonos and the flowers in their hair corresponding to the month in question. There are even five Geisha Odori or dances organised to celebrate the cherry blossom in the spring and the maple leaves in the autumn.

No matter when you visit Kyoto though or which district your hotel is in, you cannot help to feel enchanted by its tradition, spirituality and appreciation of beauty.

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