The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto Hotel

5-star hotel with 134 guest rooms along the Kamogawa River in Kyoto

Rooms

The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto offers 134 guest rooms, each among the most spacious in the city. Room designs incorporate traditional Japanese motifs, with large flat-screen TVs, Blu-ray players, and Nespresso coffee makers provided. Bathrooms feature rain showers, soaking tubs, and built-in mini LED televisions.

Dining

The hotel operates four restaurants, including Mizuki for Japanese kaiseki and sushi, and La Locanda for Italian dishes sourced from global ingredients. A distinctive offering is the Chef's Table by Katsuhito Inoue, which presents a menu based on Japan's 72 micro-seasons. Pierre Hermé Paris boutique on-site supplies French pastries for breakfast and afternoon tea.

Wellness

The ESPA spa has seven treatment rooms, including a spa suite, plus a fitness center open 24 hours. An indoor swimming pool with a waterfall backdrop is available year-round, along with a sauna, steam room, and hot tub. Guests can book couples massages, body treatments, and yoga classes.

Culture & Activities

The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto offers cultural experiences such as sushi-making and traditional confectionery workshops, plus a morning bike tour that departs at 6:30 AM. Live music performances occur in the lobby lounge, and tour or class about local culture can be arranged. Bicycle rental is complimentary, and the hotel also provides cooking classes.

Location

The hotel sits directly along the Kamogawa River with views of the Higashiyama mountains. Nijo-jo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is three minutes away by subway, and Kyoto Imperial Palace is within walking distance. Kyoto Shiyakushomae Station is a three-minute walk, and JR Kyoto Station is a ten-minute subway ride.

• Location: Along the Kamogawa River, 3-min walk from Kyoto Shiyakushomae Subway Station
• Rooms: 134 guest rooms among the most spacious in Kyoto with traditional Japanese motifs
• Dining: Chef's Table by Katsuhito Inoue exploring 72 micro-seasons of Japan
• Wellness: ESPA spa with 7 treatment rooms, indoor swimming pool with waterfall backdrop
• Activities: Sushi-making, traditional confectionery classes, and complimentary bike tours
• Family: Babysitting services, kids' meals, and Ritz Kids passport program