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Aman Kyoto
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This stylish boutique Aman property offers sleek and sophisticated accommodations, elevated cuisine, and a curated onsen spa experience in a spectacular natural setting in Northern Kyoto.
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Four Seasons Kyoto
PlusPicksLocated a short drive from downtown Kyoto, the Four Seasons is a luxurious property that balances modern comforts with a distinctly Japanese aesthetic.
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Hoshinoya Kyoto
Hidden in the forest of Arashiyama and reached via a riverboat ride, Hoshinoya Kyoto is a tucked-away, ryokan-style property that is both traditional and very comfortable for Western travelers.
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Hotel Kanra
Like Kyoto itself, this boutique hotel combines modern, stylish design that still incorporates traditional Japanese elements.
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Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto
Opened in late 2020, Hotel the Mitsui is a larger but still soulful and serene property on the western side of Kyoto's Kamo River, facing the 17th-century UNESCO Site Nijo Castle. Originally the private home of the Mitsui family, the...
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Hyatt Regency Kyoto
PlusConsidered one of the top hotels in Kyoto since it opened in 2006, the Hyatt Regency Kyoto marries excellent service with dazzling design from Takashi Sugimoto of the acclaimed Japanese firm Super Potato.
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Park Hyatt Kyoto
PlusPicksPark Hyatt Kyoto is an elegant guesthouse-style property in Higashiyama and offers a stylish home base looking out over the skyline of Kyoto.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
PlusPicksIndagare IndexSeamlessly melding contemporary style and historic Japanese elements, The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto is a thoughtfully designed riverfront hotel within walking distance of Kyoto’s city center. During the Edo period (1603-1867), the residences of aristocrats and nobles lined the shores here. The...
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The Shinmonzen
The Shinmonzen is a discreet, nine-room boutique gem over ten years in the making from Paddy McKillen, the owner of Château La Coste in Provence (making it the only sister property to Indagare-adored Villa la Coste, the hotel on the...