The Four Seasons Kyoto hotel opened in October 2016 and is set in an 800-year-old traditional garden in Japan’s historic imperial capital. They offer 5-star luxury accommodation with the style and vibe of today’s Japan, set in the scenic Higashiyama district of temples. The light-filled Hotel affords breathtaking views in every direction, including the Kiyomizudera Temple, its own five acre (two hectare) pond in gardens and the local, traditonal neighbourhood.
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto, 445-3 Myōhōin Maekawachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan
The all-new Hotel is enviably located at the foot of Higashiyama Mountain in the city’s temple district with numerous historic landmarks surrounding it, plus minutes-away access to Kyoto’s tech industries, creative arts and leading educational institutions. Kyoto is one of Japan’s best-preserved historic cities, with intact palaces, gardens and hundreds of Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines from Imperial Japan’s golden age. Want to take a quick ride on a bullet train to Tokyo? Kyoto Station, the biggest train hub in the city, is just a quick seven-minute drive from the hotel.
- Indoor Swimming Pool
- Lounge/Bar
- Bicycle Rental
- Gym/Workout room
- Wi Fi (High Speed Internet)
- Spa Treatments
- Business Centre
- Traditional Japanese Shakusuien garden with Pond
- Sushi Bar
The guest rooms, suites and hotel residences are decorated in traditionally-inspired yet contemporary style by Hirsch Bedner Associates. Every room features modern amenities including Flat Screen TV, Air Conditioning, Coffee/Tea maker and an Ipad to select the hotels varying services.
Step onto your private balcony from these fourth-floor rooms and greet the morning with peaceful views of our Shakusuien pond garden and the Higashiyama Mountains lingering in the distance.
- One king bed or two double beds
- One bathroom with separate shower and tub
- Garden views
- Sitting area with sofa
These relaxing rooms embody traditional, minimalist Japanese design, featuring clean lines with little clutter. In addition have beautiful floor to ceiling views of the Shakusuien pond garden or Myoho-in Temple
- One king bed or two double beds
- One bathroom with separate shower and tub
- Remote controlled curtains
- Sitting area with sofa
Peaceful and functional, these are some of Kyoto’s largest standard guest rooms and your personal oasis. Unwind in the sitting area, bathed in natural light, or beneath a soothing seasonal scene painted on the bed board.
- One king bed or two double beds
- One full bathroom with separate shower and tub
- Courtyard view
These expansive suites provide distinct living and sleeping spaces with zen-like marble bathrooms and views across the enchanting pond garden. Available is the One Bedroom Suite and Executive Suite. Alternatively stay in one of the Residential Suites which provide the perfect retreat for those seeking more flexibility and privacy with all the trappings of home. Available with one or two bedrooms.
Enjoy Michelin star dining at Sushi Wakon which offers an intimate and interactive experience as you can watch the master chefs create stunning dishes. Cross the glass bridge to Fuju lounge for a traditional Japanese experience. Fuju serves local sweets and matcha tea or in the evenings, premium Champagne or Kyoto sake. Mingle indoors by the fireplace at Brasserie or sit on the large waterside terrace overlooking the pond garden and enjoy the seasonal menu.
The hotel affords the ability to cater for business events and meetings with it’s dedicated rooms. There’s also a custom designed chapel for those who with to get married in a Japanese setting. Experience the solemn art of a tea ceremony at the quaint tea house, Shakusui-tei, nestled in the historic ikeniwa, or pond garden. Unleash your inner ninja during an expert-led training session where you’ll learn everything from breathing and meditation techniques to the handling of your tool of choice: Kunai or ninja swords, Shuriken stars or Fukiya blowdarts. Witness artisans at work, handcrafting the lanterns as the Kobishiya Chube, 10th-generation lantern master hosts and teaches you the essentials to make your own mini lantern. Take a scenic tour of Higashiyama and beyond, including visits to neighbouring temples, aboard the Four Season rickshaw.
At Four Seasons, there is commitment to sustainability and green initiatives with a focus on reducing their carbon footprint. From this, the hotel has been working on water conservation to reduce water consumption throughout the hotel. The company are also in the process of going completely plastic free within the hotel. This can be seen through the replacement of plastic water bottles, using non-plastic straws and biodegradable keycards. They continue to adapt and change in an effort to make this planet a better one for future generations.
Children of any age are welcome