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The Four Seasons Kyoto is one of the most superlative options in town. The property is ideally located in the beautiful Higashiyama area of the city, just minutes away from Kyoto National Museum and a short taxi away from downtown Kyoto Station. Guests can relax and indulge in the comfort of the hotel after a day of sightseeing, with a selection of excellent restaurants, an extensive spa, a zen garden and even a private tea house. Rooms are spacious and exquisitely designed, with elegant murals and comfortable seating areas. Many of the rooms have views overlooking the hotel's own 12th-century pond garden Shakusui-en. The hotel also offers some immersive cultural activities, from unique and authentic ones such as Zen meditation, to more artisanal experiences like an insight into pottery making. Bespoke experiences can also be designed at the request of the concierge.
The Four Seasons Kyoto has made great efforts toward sustainability and supporting the local community. Staff from the hotel volunteer locally, including hosting educational programmes for schools, and the hotel showcases work by local creators throughout its rooms. All in-room guest amenities are refillable, and single use plastic has been eliminated, replaced by glass bottles filled from NORDAQ water filtration stations within the hotel. The property supports local farms and suppliers, planning menus around sustainable and seasonal produce, and all food waste is converted to livestock feed nearby.
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The Four Seasons Kyoto is an exciting addition to the luxury hotel range in the heart of Kyoto, focusing on high-end service with Japanese character.
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Rooms
The hotel room sizes start at a modest 49 sq m (527 sq ft), all the way up to a spacious 245 sq m (2,637 sq ft) for the Presidential Suite. The guest rooms are modern with Japanese touches such as paper lamps, screens, and lacquerware. Rooms have a range of modern amenities, and highlights include remote controlled curtains, a butler box for laundry, an espresso maker, an iPad to access hotel services, luxury bath products and newspapers.
There is complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, and all rooms are en suite with features such as luxury rain showers and double vanity sinks.
Location
The Four Seasons can be found in the traditional Higashiyama district of Kyoto. From here, you are just a 10-minute taxi ride away from one of Kyoto鈥檚 most famous temples, Kiyomizudera. It is also just a 15-minute walk to Shichijo Station located on the Keihan Main Line, and a seven-minute drive away from Kyoto station, another fantastic transport hub for the city.
Food and drink
Breakfast is served daily in the French inspired Brasserie restaurant, which is also open for lunch and dinner. The restaurant offers a set menu, 脿 la carte options, as well as cocktails and hot drinks throughout the day. Here guests can enjoy waterside dining, with spectacular views over an 800-year-old traditional Japanese garden.
A more traditional dining choice is also available at the Michelin-Starred Sushi Wakon restaurant, offering guests the opportunity to interact with the world-class chefs as they are crafting each dish.
Japanese tea, sake and champagne is also served throughout the afternoon and early evening in the traditional Japanese Fuju lounge, which can be reached via the 'Shakusui-en' pond garden.
Tour ideas in Kyoto
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favourite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Dinner with Maiko Performance ![A Maiko and a Geiko during the Geisha Night at the Gion Hatanaka]()
Dinner with Maiko Performance
Dinner with Maiko Performance
Maiko are trainee Geisha (Geiko in Kyoto dialect) who train for six years before becoming fully fledged Geisha. They learn skills such as dance, singing, instrument playing as well as how to entertain guests with conversation.
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Geisha District Walk ![Romon Gate, Fushimi Inari, Kyoto]()
Geisha District Walk
Geisha District Walk
Explore around the Gion district and other parts of Kyoto to help shed some light on the exclusive and mysterious world of the Geisha and other aspects of Japanese culture.
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Kyoto Cultural Experience
Kyoto Cultural Experience
Take the opportunity to learn more about a traditional Japanese pastime of your choice. These courses are instigated and run by the Women's Association of Kyoto and you will visit the home of one of the members.
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Kyoto and nearby places
- Nara 22 miles away
- Osaka 26 miles away
- Mount Koya 57 miles away
- Kinosaki Onsen 70 miles away
- Tottori 95 miles away
- Tokushima 95 miles away
- Shirakawago 109 miles away
- Naoshima 109 miles away
- Takamatsu 109 miles away
- Tsumago 111 miles away