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5 Star Hotels in Kyoto

A modern hallway with a view of a garden.

A modern indoor pool area with a long, narrow pool and lounge chairs along one side.

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a bar.

1. Hilton Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto

$296

$380 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern building with a sign reading 'HYATT REGENCY KYOTO'.

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, seating areas, and patterned wall designs.

A buffet with various food items and dishes displayed on shelves and counters.

A stone staircase surrounded by lush greenery, leading up to a traditional pagoda.

2. Hyatt Regency Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward

$309

$384 total

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A modern building with a wooden entrance, a garden with rocks and greenery, and a patterned floor.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a bench, and a wooden cabinet.

A bar area with wooden bar counters, stools, and a curved ceiling design.

A pathway leading to a building entrance with a wooden ceiling and stone walls.

3. Dusit Thani Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward

$393

$497 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A traditional building with a curved roof, a water feature in front, and a view of the interior through a large window.

A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a bathtub, and a marble wall.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, low wooden beams, sliding shoji doors, and a central tatami mat bed.

A traditional Japanese-style living room with tatami flooring, low wooden beams, and sliding shoji screens.

4. Capella Kyoto

Gion

$1,772

$2,243 total

Nov 14 - Nov 15

A modern spa area with a water feature, snow-covered plants, and a view of a hilly landscape.

A traditional building with a reflective water feature in front, surrounded by snow-covered trees and a hill in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a view of a forested hillside. The room includes a sofa with cushions, a dining table with breakfast items, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A room with a large window offering a view of a residential area with houses and autumn foliage.

5. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Kita Ward

$623

$855 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden exterior and large windows, surrounded by a garden with a gravel path and lanterns.

A dining area with a view of cherry blossoms through large windows.

A modern building with large glass windows, surrounded by a landscaped garden with gravel paths and green grass.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and large shoji screens.

6. The Westin Miyako Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward

$418

$530 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A couple standing on a bridge over a pond with lush greenery and buildings in the background.

A pool area with tiled walls and a heart-shaped decoration.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows offering views of a forested area, and a central seating area with tables and chairs.

A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden deck extending over a pond, featuring tatami mats and wooden furniture.

7. Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward

$1,232

$1,564 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A spacious, modern lounge area with a central seating arrangement, large windows, and a view of a garden.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, trees, and a stone pathway.

A modern spa with a large window offering a view of rocky terrain and greenery.

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone path, rocks, and a person holding a red fan.

8. Six Senses Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward

$1,060

$1,166 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An aerial view of a residential area with traditional architecture, surrounded by dense forest and hills.

A wooden pavilion with a tiled floor, surrounded by a pond and a stone wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a view of cherry blossoms through large windows.

9. Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward

$1,360

$1,497 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, a wooden ceiling, and a view of a cityscape at dusk.

A modern room with a large window, a round table, a sofa, and a bed.

A modern house with a large open patio, a dining area, and a kitchen with a view of the surrounding neighborhood.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a view of a cityscape including a pagoda.

10. Park Hyatt Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward

$1,303

$1,648 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A traditional Japanese-style building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a cobblestone pathway.

A view through a window of a snow-covered outdoor area with a pond, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

A modern interior with a seating area, wooden furniture, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A modern building with a large entrance, a stone lantern, and a well-lit interior visible through the doors.

11. HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa

Central Kyoto

$1,392

$1,763 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A person in a pool with a stone wall and plants in the background.

A hotel room with tatami flooring, a bed with white bedding, a view of a garden and mountains, and a traditional Japanese-style interior.

A modern indoor pool with a glass bottom, stone walls, and lounge chairs along the side.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'LA LOCANDA' and a pathway leading to a reception area.

12. The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto

$1,361

$1,721 total

Nov 14 - Nov 15

A historic building with classical architecture, featuring columns, a green dome, and a balcony overlooking a forested hillside.

A grand staircase with red carpeted steps and ornate woodwork, leading to a landing with a chandelier and a view of the street outside.

A circular window with a view of a tree trunk and surrounding foliage.

A dining area with tables set for service, chandeliers, and a large floral arrangement.

13. Hotel Chourakukan

Gion

$1,054

$1,159 total

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, leather sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery and a sailboat.

A modern living room with a large window, a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a framed photograph on the wall.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of a cityscape.

14. Kamo Residences by Reflections

Central Kyoto

$773

$850 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a stone lantern, and a well-maintained garden with gravel paths and a small pond.

A wooden deck with a hot tub, a lantern, and a bamboo fence.

A traditional Japanese-style building with a thatched roof, a covered outdoor seating area, and a view of a lake with boats.

A traditional Japanese garden with a koi pond, stone lanterns, and a pagoda-style building.

15. Suiran, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto

Arashiyama

$721

$914 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city.

A swimming pool with a stone wall, a metal ladder, and a tiled floor.

A spa area with a stone wall, a pool, and seating.

16. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

Gion

$1,201

$1,321 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern room with tatami mats, a wooden table, chairs, a TV, and a view of the sea.

A modern living room with a sofa, a blue armchair, and a coffee table with apples. A large window offers a view of the sea and distant hills.

A room with a large window offering a view of a body of water and mountains. There is a sofa and a chair with a laptop on a small table.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the sea.

17. Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel

Moriyama

$102

$127 total

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, seating areas, and a high ceiling with a geometric pattern.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a mirror, and a walk-in closet.

A modern hotel entrance with a welcoming sign, large stone columns, and a well-lit interior visible through the glass doors.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, a small table, and a sofa with cushions.

18. Novotel Nara

Nara

$102

$124 total

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a central dining area with tables and chairs.

A modern indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sunbed area.

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a large sofa, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A modern hotel with a flat facade, multiple floors, and large windows.

19. JW Marriott Hotel Nara

Nara

$266

$336 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A multi-story hotel with a curved facade, large windows, and a reflection in a body of water.

A buffet with various food items and a chef preparing food.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a view of the city.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a TV, and large windows offering a city view.

20. Hotel New Otani Osaka

Chuo

$127

$161 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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Top neighborhoods in Kyoto

A traditional Japanese street with cherry blossoms, stone pathway, wooden houses, and orange lanterns.

A stone pathway lined with cherry blossoms and traditional buildings.

A traditional wooden building with a stone pathway and a cherry blossom tree in full bloom.

A traditional Japanese building with red and white walls, a tiled roof, and a stone lantern in the foreground.

A traditional temple with ornate decorations and illuminated lanterns.

Gion

Wander through Gion's narrow lanes where wooden machiya houses transport you to old-world Kyoto. Catch glimpses of geiko and maiko hurrying to appointments in elegant kimono along Hanamikoji Street. Yasaka Shrine's vermillion gates and the willow-lined Shirakawa canal create perfect photo backdrops for culture seekers. Temple gardens offer peaceful retreats from the bustling crowds. Exclusive kaiseki restaurants hide behind unassuming wooden facades, requiring reservations weeks ahead. Artisan shops sell handcrafted kimono accessories and traditional fans until early evening. Visit during morning hours to avoid the tourist crush. The neighborhood is best explored on foot, with the Gion-shijo Station connecting you to greater Kyoto.

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A cityscape with a prominent tower, dense urban buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

A traditional gate with ornate golden decorations and a tiled roof.

A traditional Japanese gate with ornate golden decorations and a tiled roof.

A traditional Japanese gate with intricate golden patterns and a clear blue sky.

A cityscape with a prominent tower and modern buildings.

Central Kyoto

Central Kyoto's historic streets are home to breathtaking UNESCO treasures like Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Nijo Castle. You can immerse yourself in authentic Japanese culture through mesmerizing geisha performances in Gion or peaceful tea ceremonies amid picturesque gardens. Wander through the thousands of vermilion torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine or marvel at the gleaming Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion. Traditional ryokans offer tatami floors and cultural immersion while local shops showcase exquisite textiles and ceramics. The neighborhood is best explored on foot or via the convenient metro stations at Imadegawa, Kuramaguchi, or Nijojo-mae. Morning visits help you dodge crowds and soak up temple bell echoes across this living museum of Japanese heritage.

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A traditional Japanese pagoda with a red and white color scheme, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure and a view of a cityscape in the background.

A traditional red building with a curved roof, surrounded by stone statues and steps leading up to it.

A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, a pagoda, and a stone pathway.

A traditional Japanese gate, a cherry blossom tree, and a stone path.

Higashiyama Ward

Traditional-style buildings and protected status define this part of Kyoto, with entertainment in Gion near Yasaka Shrine. Must-see attractions include Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto National Museum, and Namikawa Cloisonne Museum.

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Two people walking through a bamboo forest.

A pathway flanked by tall bamboo trees with a clear sky above.

A pathway flanked by tall bamboo trees and dry grass, leading into a dense bamboo forest.

A train on a bridge over a river, surrounded by autumn-colored trees.

Arashiyama

Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty, Arashiyama offers attractions like Iwatayama Monkey Park, Tenryū-ji temple, and Sagano bamboo forest. Easily accessible and walkable, it's perfect for exploring Kyoto's western outskirts.

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A cityscape at dusk with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a well-lit train station.

A cityscape at dusk with a prominent tower lit against the sky, modern buildings, and a busy intersection.

A cityscape with a prominent tower, traditional pagoda, and modern buildings.

A cityscape with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a clear sky.

A cityscape with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a curved road.

Shimogyo Ward

Discover bustling Shijō Street's shopping district and explore attractions like Kyoto Tower and Kyoto Railway Museum. Easily navigate the area from Kyoto Station, a major transport hub.

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Top landmarks in Kyoto

A traditional Japanese temple complex with autumn foliage, a prominent pagoda, and wooden walkways.

Kiyomizu Temple

9.0/10 (8,712 reviews)

Higashiyama Ward is home to Kiyomizu Temple and is a popular place to see in Kyoto. Let yourself be amazed at the temples in the area— your cultural tour starts here.

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A red torii gate with stone lion statues on either side, leading to a shrine with a red roof.

Fushimi Inari Shrine

9.2/10 (8,924 reviews)

Fushimi Ward is home to Fushimi Inari Shrine, so why not stop by during your stay in Kyoto. Let yourself be amazed at the temples in the area— your cultural tour starts here.

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A bustling indoor market with various shops and stalls.

Nishiki Market

8.8/10 (4,133 reviews)

If you like the hustle and bustle of a market, you might want to head out to Nishiki Market in Downtown Kyoto and take in the atmosphere. Splash some more cash at Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street, Kawaramachi Street, and Pontocho Alley.

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A brightly lit urban street at night with illuminated buildings and a tree-lined sidewalk.

Kawaramachi Street

8.8/10 (5,318 reviews)

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Kawaramachi Street in Shimogyo Ward. Splash some more cash at Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street, Nishiki Market, and Pontocho Alley.

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Nijō Castle

9.0/10 (4,696 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Nijō Castle— just one of the monuments in Central Kyoto. Our travelers also love the sacred temples in the area— your cultural tour starts here.

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Kyoto Tower

8.2/10 (5,022 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Kyoto Tower— just one of the monuments in Shimogyo Ward. Our travelers also love the sacred temples in the area— your cultural tour starts here.

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A traditional gate with ornate decorations and a clear blue sky above.

Kyoto Imperial Palace

8.8/10 (4,212 reviews)

Central Kyoto is home to Kyoto Imperial Palace, so why not stop by during your stay in Kyoto. Let yourself be amazed at the temples in the area— your cultural tour starts here.

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A clock tower with a large clock face and a brick building with arched windows.

Kyoto University

7.8/10 (1,149 reviews)

If you'd like to get a taste of Kyoto student life, check out Kyoto University in Sakyo Ward. Let yourself be amazed at the temples in the area— your cultural tour starts here.

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