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Cultural Hotels
Top 50 Cultural Hotels in Japan [2025]
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Park Hyatt Kyoto
9.7
/5
74 reviews
Gion/Kiyomizu Temple | >100 km from downtown
Address: Kodaiji Masuyacho 360
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Beautifully designed with serene garden views
Teppanyaki dining with Yasaka Pagoda view
Saved by 14258 users
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Aman Kyoto
9.4
/5
52 reviews
Ohara/Kibune/Kurama | >100 km from downtown
Address: 〒603-8481 Kyoto, Kita Ward, Okitayama, Washiminecho 1
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Serene garden view amidst 32-hectare forest
Forest sanctuary with harmonious Zen tranquility
Saved by 10400 users
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Zaborin
9.7
/5
25 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Address: Hanazono 76-4
Featured in 2025 Asia 100 – Cultural Hotels
Highlights:
Free ski shuttle to the slopes
Surrounded by a private forest sanctuary
Saved by 7013 users
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The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
9.5
/5
60 reviews
Kawaramachi/Karasuma/Omiya | >100 km from downtown
Address: 〒604-0902 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Hokodencho, 543 KAMOGAWA NIJO-OHASHI HOTORI
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Elegant and tranquil refined garden view
Sweeping Kamogawa River views from luxurious rooms
Saved by 6521 users
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5
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Amanemu
9.0
/5
46 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Address: Hamajima-cho, 2165 Hamajimacho Hazako
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Private hot springs amid serene gardens
Private onsen with serene garden view
Saved by 7218 users
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Lake Shikotsu Tsuruga Bessou Ao No Za
9.5
/5
49 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Address: Shikotsukoonsen
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
25 rooms with outdoor private hot springs
Enjoy diverse drinks at cozy bar
Saved by 3470 users
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Matsuzakaya Honten
9.5
/5
95 reviews
Kowakidani/Miyanoshita | >100 km from downtown
Address: Hakone-machi, Ashinoyu 57
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Celebrating 360 Years of Historical Elegance
A private open - air hot spring for relaxation
Saved by 3874 users
No.
8
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The Westin Miyako Kyoto (KASUI-EN)
9.5
/5
63 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Address: 1 Awataguchi Kachocho
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Historic masterpiece blending tradition and modernity
Zen-inspired retreat blending nature and design
Saved by 6209 users
No.
9
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Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
9.1
/5
59 reviews
Gion/Kiyomizu Temple | >100 km from downtown
Address: Myohoin Maekawacho 445-3
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
800-year-old serene garden view experience
Four seasons heritage garden room retreat
Saved by 7305 users
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10
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Kinnotake Sengokuhara
9.2
/5
42 reviews
Gora/Sengokuhara | >100 km from downtown
Address: Sengokuhara 817-342
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Tranquil mountain ambiance at 700 meters
Private hot springs with natural mountain views
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