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Cultural Hotels
Top 50 Cultural Hotels in Kyoto [2025]
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Park Hyatt Kyoto
9.7
/5
78 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
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Aman Kyoto
9.4
/5
52 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
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The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
9.6
/5
61 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
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The Westin Miyako Kyoto (KASUI-EN)
9.5
/5
63 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 6284 users
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5
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Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
9.1
/5
59 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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Sowaka
9.6
/5
55 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 4853 users
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Nazuna Kyoto Nijo-jo
9.0
/5
43 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 2058 users
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8
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The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu - a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World-
9.7
/5
90 reviews
Gion/Kiyomizu Temple | 1.9 km from downtown
Address: Higashiyama-ku Kiyomizu 2-204-2
No.10 of Luxury Hotels in Kyoto
Highlights:
Enjoy 360-degree view at terrace bar
360-degree rooftop view of Kyoto sunset
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No.
9
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Rangetsu
9.2
/5
77 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
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Seikoro Ryokan
9.4
/5
127 reviews
Gion/Kiyomizu Temple | 1.9 km from downtown
Address: Tonya-machidori-gojosagaru 3 Nishitachibana 467
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Take in serene garden views
Historic Japanese ryokan with 200-year history
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