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Cultural Hotels
Popular Cultural Hotels in Kyoto [2025]
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Park Hyatt Kyoto
9.8
/5
62 reviews
Gion/Kiyomizu Temple | 1.8 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 12775 users
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Aman Kyoto
9.4
/5
51 reviews
Ohara/Kibune/Kurama | 5.5 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 9566 users
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The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
9.6
/5
52 reviews
Kawaramachi/Karasuma/Omiya | 360m 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 6139 users
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Sowaka
9.6
/5
53 reviews
Gion/Kiyomizu Temple | 1.5 km from downtown
Address: Kiyoi-cho 480
Featured in 2025 Asia 100 – Cultural Hotels
Highlights:
Private garden views enhance your tranquil stay
Zen-inspired retreats with private gardens
Saved by 4289 users
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Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
8.5
/5
53 reviews
Gion/Kiyomizu Temple | 2.4 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
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Kasui-en (The Westin Miyako Kyoto)
9.4
/5
59 reviews
1.9 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 5391 users
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The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu - a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World-
9.7
/5
84 reviews
Gion/Kiyomizu Temple | 1.9 km from downtown
Address: Higashiyama-ku Kiyomizu 2-204-2
No.11 of Luxury Hotels in Kyoto
Highlights:
Enjoy 360-degree view at terrace bar
360-degree rooftop view of Kyoto sunset
Saved by 3549 users
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Rangetsu
9.8
/5
71 reviews
Arashiyama/Sagano/Takao | 8.4 km from downtown
Address: Sakyo-ku Sagatenryuji Susukinobaba-cho 7
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Beautiful garden with splendid scenic views
Private hot springs with luxurious cypress in Japanese style
Saved by 4427 users
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Nazuna Kyoto Nijo-jo
8.9
/5
78 reviews
Nijo Castle | 1.4 km from downtown
Address: Kusuriyacho 580
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Enjoy charming garden view on terrace
Relaxing zen garden with outdoor hot tub
Saved by 1887 users
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Nazuna Kyoto Gosho
9.4
/5
73 reviews
Kawaramachi/Karasuma/Omiya | 1.1 km from downtown
Address: Nakagyo-ku Hanatatecho 255-1
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Two grand Kyo-Machiya beautifully renovated
Seven serene rooms with Zen aesthetics
Saved by 3660 users
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