A truly sublime luxury hotel in the Southern Higashiyama area of Kyoto, the Four Seasons Kyoto is a top choice for a relaxing Kyoto stay.
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Located at the southern end of the Southern Higashiyama sightseeing district, the Four Seasons, which opened in 2016, is one of the finest hotels in the city. The rooms are immaculate and spacious and the grounds are sumptuous, with a wonderful pond that is visible from many of the guest rooms. The on-site restaurants are fantastic and the staff is extremely helpful.
The hotel is within walking distance of the Kyoto National Museum and Sanjusangen-do Temple, among other sights. And, it’s a short 10-minute taxi ride to the other main sights of the Southern Higashiyama district.
All told, the Four Seasons is highly recommended!
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto Room Interior
English address:
445-3 Myohoin Maekawa-cho Higashioji-dori Shibutani-sagaru, Higashiyama-ku
Japanese address:
市東山区妙法院前側町445-3
Price:
Expensive
Website
:: Check availability and pricing for the Four Seasons Kyoto on Booking.com or Agoda.com.
Internet: wifi and LAN cable access
Non-smoking rooms: Yes
Nearest Transport:
10-minute taxi ride from Kyoto Station or
Bus No 100 or 206 from Kyoto Station then 5-minute walk
Telephone: 541-8288
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Kyoto Vacation Checklist
- For all the essentials in a brief overview, see my First Time In Kyoto guide
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