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The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto

The property has an excellent location on the Kamogawa River, close to Kyoto’s downtown areas including Gion and Kawaramachi-dori and is one of the city's most desired abodes. Guest rooms offer stunning views of the river and the Higashiyama Mountains.

Kyoto, Japan

Highlights

Superb location on the banks of the Kamo River. Sit back and people watch as joggers pass by and families head out for an evening stroll.
Central enough that you can walk right into the heart of the city, this makes it ideal for anyone keen to explore on their own or for families with older children eager to experience Kyoto’s seriously sophisticated cocktail scene.
The hotel’s public spaces are cool and contemporary but still include a number of traditional Japanese elements so you never lose the sense of place.
Service is some of the best in the country with butlers on hand to take care of your stay and an incredible concierge team capable of opening some very exclusive doors to the most beautiful private gardens or ancient artisan’s studios.

Located on the banks of the Kamogawa River the Ritz Carlton is Kyoto is amongst the best that the city has to offer. Sympathetically drawing inspiration from the river in design, the hotel seamlessly incorporates nature inside and out. With just five storeys the hotel blends beautifully into Kyoto's skyline and provides an oasis in this bustling and culturally rich city.

Based on traditional Japanese architecture, Ritz Carlton Kyoto has a fantastic blend of modern clean lines while still maintaining a fantastic sense of place. All rooms at the Ritz Carlton are extremely spacious and boast some of the largest in Kyoto with views over the Kamogawa River or Higashiyama mountains in the distance. Equipped with enormous twin or king sized beds, expansive bathrooms with double vanity areas and huge deep soaking tubs they provide the perfect place to unwind and relax.

There are two stunning restaurants serving both beautifully crafted Italian dishes and traditional Japanese cuisine. Alongside these there is a fantastic and incredibly stylish bar and lovely airy lounge where afternoon tea is served - an institution in Japan. To further the indulgence there is an ESPA Spa with seven beautiful treatment rooms, 20 meter swimming pool and sauna in which to relax and unwind.

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Top tip:

Ensure you make time to relax at the beautiful spa and pool, after a day of sightseeing, a perfect way to unwind.

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Ritz Carlton Kyoto is located on the banks of the Kamogawa River the Ritz Carlton in Kyoto.

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