Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

Kyoto, Japan

Banyan Tree’s sanctuary-style concept is a natural fit for Kyoto’s Higashiyama district, located on a wooded hillside beside the famous Kiyomizu-dera Temple – and within reach of plenty more temples and shrines. But the hotel also prides itself on its in-house attractions – from a tranquil bamboo garden and communal onsen, to seasonally inspired kaiseki and omakase dining options. Rooms and suites draw inspiration from Japan’s ryokan-style design concept, with guests invited to remove their shoes before setting foot in the tatami-floored spaces, before enjoying the peaceful minimalist interiors and wooden soaking bathtubs. The best rooms in the house, meanwhile, include a natural hot spring bath and courtyard garden. To round off the Japanese experience, Banyan Tree is the city’s only hotel with a Noh theatre stage – an open-air bamboo pavilion hosting traditional geiko and maiko performances.

Key Information

• Rooms: 52
• Starting Rate: $817
• High Season: March-April November-December
• Dining: Ryozen
• Drinking: Bar Ryozen
• At the Hotel: Spa, fitness centre, yoga
• 81 75 531 0500
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Location

7 Seikanji Ryozan-Cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0861