Hotels in Kyoto (Kinki, Japan)

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  1. Hoshinoya Kyoto

    8.5Excellent (1,068 ratings)

    Riverside setting in Arashiyama, Refined kaiseki dining experience

    6.3 km to Kinkaku-ji Temple
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  2. Kyoto Arashiyama Onsen Kadensho

    8.4Very good (4,162 ratings)

    Rooms with unique design elements, Outdoor onsen in garden setting

    5.5 km to Kinkaku-ji Temple
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    Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto

    8.3Very good (15,803 ratings)

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

    3.1 km to Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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  4. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

    9.7Excellent (6 ratings)
    1.3 km to City center
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  5. Urban Hotel Kyoto

    7.5Good (5,111 ratings)

    Traditional Japanese room decor, Bicycle rentals available

    4.3 km to Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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  6. Kyoto Brighton Hotel

    9.0Excellent (9,790 ratings)

    Diverse culinary experiences, Award-winning hospitality

    3.0 km to Kinkaku-ji Temple
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  7. Sakura Terrace The Atelier

    8.5Excellent (3,168 ratings)

    Modern aesthetic with hostel charm, Steps from Kyoto Station

    3.5 km to City center
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    Gion Ryokan Q-beh

    8.9Excellent (3,177 ratings)

    Traditional Japanese garden views, Zen-like private tatami rooms

    0.9 km to Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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  9. Hearton Hotel Kyoto

    8.3Very good (6,116 ratings)

    Prime central Kyoto location, Extended check-out flexibility

    2.9 km to Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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  10. Fufu Kyoto

    8.7Excellent (1,056 ratings)

    Traditional Japanese garden oasis, Refined kyo-kaiseki dining

    1.7 km to City center
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    Hotel Granvia Kyoto

    8.9Excellent (18,128 ratings)

    Direct access to Kyoto Station, Panoramic city and Kyoto Tower views

    2.6 km to Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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  12. Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

    7.1(4,474 ratings)

    Communal bathhouse with sauna, Unique apartment-style architecture

    4.0 km to City center
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  13. Hotel Okura Kyoto

    8.9Excellent (10,138 ratings)

    Diverse dining with signature dishes, Tallest hotel with panoramic views

    2.4 km to Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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  14. Hotel Excellence Kyoto Station Nishi

    7.0(5,256 ratings)

    Proximity to Kyoto Station, Private bathrooms with bidets

    3.3 km to City center
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  15. Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

    8.5Excellent (15,542 ratings)

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

    2.9 km to Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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  16. OMO3 Kyoto Toji by Hoshino Resorts

    8.5Excellent (1,493 ratings)

    Artistic Buddhist-themed decor, World Heritage Toji Temple tours

    3.7 km to City center
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  17. Hotel Emion Kyoto

    9.3Excellent (7,015 ratings)

    Expansive public bath and sauna, Panoramic rooftop sky terrace

    3.4 km to City center
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  18. Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Shijo

    9.2Excellent (2,005 ratings)

    Kyoto-themed buffet breakfast, Engaging cultural activities

    1.5 km to City center
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  19. Check in Shijokarasuma

    7.9Good (1,688 ratings)

    Unique open-air corridor design, Unbeatable central Kyoto location

    2.6 km to Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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  20. LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO

    8.5Excellent (4,315 ratings)

    Japanese garden view dining, Spacious rooms for families

    2.8 km to Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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  21. OMO5 Kyoto Sanjo by Hoshino Resorts

    8.7Excellent (1,778 ratings)

    Curated local activity tours, Modern and clean minimalist design

    0.3 km to City center
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  22. HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Kamogawamae

    7.2(1,282 ratings)

    Riverside setting near historic canals, Access to nearby public bathhouses

    2.0 km to City center
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  23. Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

    9.3Excellent (6,134 ratings)

    Interactive cultural workshops, Prime location near Kyoto Station

    3.0 km to City center
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  24. Piece Hostel Kyoto

    9.3Excellent (12,049 ratings)

    Comfortable memory foam mattresses, SORA Terrace with city views

    2.4 km to Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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  25. Vessel Hotel Campana Kyoto Gojo

    8.8Excellent (6,708 ratings)

    Unique welcome drink service, Japanese-style public bath and sauna

    2.2 km to Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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  26. Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

    9.0Excellent (7,636 ratings)

    Riverside location with scenic views, Traditional public bath with open-air pool

    0.3 km to City center
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  27. LiVEMAX HOSTELS Kyotoekimae

    7.5Good (9 ratings)
    3.5 km to City center
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  28. Village Kyoto

    8.5Excellent (4,908 ratings)

    Spacious rooms for larger groups, Family-friendly 'Welcome Baby' certification

    3.6 km to Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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  29. HOTEL LiVEMAX Kyoto Nijojonishi

    7.5Good (1,308 ratings)

    Excellent public transport access, Pet-friendly accommodations available

    2.4 km to City center
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  30. Ohara no Sato

    8.0Very good (2,101 ratings)

    Seasonal garden views, Traditional tatami rooms

    11.0 km to Ginkaku-ji Temple
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  31. Almont Hotel Kyoto

    8.9Excellent (7,016 ratings)

    Authentic Kyoto-style breakfast buffet, Prime location near Kyoto Station

    2.3 km to Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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  32. SlowTime Hotel Kyoto

    7.4(811 ratings)

    Quiet neighborhood setting, Nearby public bath access

    3.2 km to City center
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  33. Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium

    8.3Very good (5,326 ratings)

    Modern Kyoto interior design, Relaxing public spa and sauna

    3.0 km to Kinkaku-ji Temple
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  34. Sakura Terrace

    8.6Excellent (10,274 ratings)

    Spacious public baths with sauna, Rooms with private balcony views

    2.9 km to Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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  35. THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto Karasuma Gojo

    8.8Excellent (4,899 ratings)

    Direct subway station access, Self-service check-in and check-out

    1.8 km to City center
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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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