- Type: Luxury Hotel
- Summary: A riverside property combining tradition with modern luxury
- Feature: Michelin-starred Japanese dining
- Rooms: 134 rooms
- Star rating: 5 Star
- Nearest airport: Kansai International Airport
Amenities
Location and transfer
Approximately an 80-minute private car transfer from Kansai International Airport.
Each of the rooms and suites feature modern designs with traditional Japanese motifs, plush furnishings, fine 600-thread count linens, LCD TVs, Blu-ray DVD players, Nespresso coffee machines and cherry blossom-inspired bathrooms with rainforest showers, double sinks and premium bath essentials by Asprey. Japanese touches include Kyoto Shabon-ya handmade soap and bathsalts, Imabari bathrobes and yukatas (a type of summer kimono). In addition, suites benefit from mini-bars featuring gourmet products and selected wines.
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Deluxe Room:
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- Rooms: 49
- Size: 45m²
- Room View: City views
- Facilities: This modern room features a king-size bed or two double beds, as well as a sitting area for two beside the window.
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Deluxe Garden Room:
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- Rooms: 13
- Size: 45m²
- Room View: Garden views
- Facilities: Overlooking the beautiful Zen garden, this room features a window-side sitting area and either a king bed or double beds.
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Luxury Room:
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- Rooms: 55
- Size: 52m²
- Room View: Kamogawa River views
- Facilities: Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the river in this spacious bedroom, featuring a sitting area and either a king bed or two double beds.
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Garden Suite:
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- Rooms: 1
- Size: 52m²
- Room View: Garden views
- Facilities: This authentic suite features picturesque views over the Japanese garden, as well as a spacious living area, a mini-bar featuring gourmet products and a king bedroom.
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Garden Terrace Suite :
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- Rooms: 4
- Size: 62m²
- Room View: Garden and mountain views
- Facilities: This lovely suite features floor-to-ceiling windows looking over the Zen garden towards the Higashiyama mountains, as well as a personal terrace deck. Inside, enjoy a plush king bedroom and separate sitting area.
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Garden Terrace Suite TATAMI:
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- Rooms: 1
- Size: 62m²
- Room View: Garden and mountain views
- Facilities: Complete with a private terrace, this suite features traditional tatami mats and a comfortable futon for an authentic Japanese experience.
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Corner Suite KITA:
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- Rooms: 3
- Size: 100m²
- Room View: Kamogawa River and mountain views
- Facilities: This corner suite features two walls of windows, affording brilliant river and mountain views. Alongside the king bedroom, there is a table for two and seating beside the windows.
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Corner Suite TATAMI:
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- Rooms: 1
- Size: 100m²
- Room View: Kamogawa River and mountain views
- Facilities: Enjoy spectacular views and a memorable Japanese experience in this suite, complete with a plush futon and tatami mats.
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Corner Suite MINAMI :
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- Rooms: 2
- Size: 115m²
- Room View: Kamogawa River and mountain views
- Facilities: Huge windows on two walls in the living room overlook stunning views of the mountains and river, while the suite also features an elegant king bedroom.
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Suite KAMOGAWA:
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- Rooms: 3
- Size: 125m²
- Room View: Kamogawa River and mountain views
- Facilities: Spacious and bright, Suite KAMOGAWA features huge windows, amazing views, a large sitting area, table for two beside the window and a king bedroom.
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Suite TSUKIMI :
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- Rooms: 2
- Size: 140m²
- Room View: Kamogawa River and mountain views
- Facilities: Truly dazzling, this suite features a beautiful moon-viewing deck and Japanese garden, from which you can enjoy magnificent panoramic views. A king bedroom is joined by a completely separate dining area and work desk.
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The Ritz-Carlton Suite:
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- Rooms: 1
- Size: 212m²
- Room View: Kamogawa River and mountain views
- Facilities: Enjoy panoramic views of Kyoto from this breathtaking suite. A personal balcony features a fireplace and overlooks the river, while a living room and private dining room (with a separate service kitchen) are yours to enjoy.
Dining & Gourmet
From Japanese delicacies to traditional Italian cuisine, the culinary choice and quality is truly magnificent. Mizuki is a unique Japanese restaurant that offers four distinct experiences within one space, flaunting kaiseki, sushi, tempura and teppanyaki cuisines, as well as a prestigious Michelin star. La Locanda uses locally sourced produce to create traditional Italian favourites, while the Pierre Herme Paris Boutique features exquisite desserts from the famed French pastry chef.
Hotel Experiences
Kyoto is a genuinely enchanting destination, filled with culture, history and unique quirks. A stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto ensures that you truly experience this with a programme of incredible activities and excursions. These range from sushi masterclasses and sake tasting, to cycling tours and samurai experiences. Not forgetting the little guests, children’s activities include pastry baking, balloon shaping and exciting treasure hunts.
Spa Breaks
An oasis of calm amid the city, you are guaranteed to leave The Ritz-Carlton Spa leaving refreshed and rejuvenated. Indulgent treatments use premium brands ESPA and La Prairie, while the popular Ryokucha Serenity Ritual embraces the antioxidant properties of local green tea leaves, used for their health benefits for centuries. As well as seven treatment rooms and one spa suite, there is a relaxation room, steam room, dry sauna and a sleek indoor swimming pool.