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Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

Property class: 5 and above

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A wooden pavilion with a tiled floor, surrounded by a pond and a stone wall.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a view of cherry blossoms through large windows.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $1,495
$1,357 nightly
$1,495 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3

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7 Seikanji Ryozan-Cho, Higashiyama-Ward, Kyoto, 6050861
  • Place, Kodai-ji Temple
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Hokanji Temple
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and a small table, a bathtub, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

Serenity King

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a dining table, and a small kitchen area.

Serenity Twin

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.

Grand Serenity King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, and a view of the city.

Grand Serenity Twin

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Wellbeing Sanctuary King

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a view of the city.

Wellbeing Sanctuary King

  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bed, and a view of a cityscape.

Wellbeing Sanctuary Twin

  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Onsen Retreat King

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a view of greenery outside.

Onsen Retreat King

  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sitting area, and a bathroom with a bathtub and sink.

Onsen Retreat Twin

  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a bathroom with a large mirror.

Grand Onsen Retreat King

  • 629 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of greenery outside.

Grand Onsen Retreat Twin

  • 629 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A modern interior with a kitchen area, a dining space, and a view of greenery outside.

Banyan Onsen Retreat King

  • 801 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Located in Kyoto (Higashiyama Ward), Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto is within a 15-minute walk of Kiyomizu Temple and Yasaka Shrine. .This luxury hotel is 0.7 mi (1 km) from Shijo Street and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Gion Corner.

What's nearby

  • Kodai-ji Temple - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hokanji Temple - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Yasaka Shrine - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hanamikoji Street - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Higashiyama Station - 3 min drive
  • Gion-shijo Station - 19 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪MACCHA HOUSE 京都産寧坂 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪阿古屋茶屋 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪奥丹 清水店 (Tofuokutan) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪French cafe CHASEN 高台寺 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kohaku - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 52-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 6 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, Thai massages, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with hot springs/mineral springs, a sauna, and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals). This service features separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM. There are indoor/outdoor hot springs open between 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 41°F.

Make yourself at home in one of the 52 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and body treatments. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including hot springs and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
At Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Japanese breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Japanese breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 6 spaces per unit)

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: JPY 7,000 for adults and JPY 3,500 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor/outdoor hot spring

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot springs open from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 41 ºF
  • Indoor/outdoor hot spring
  • Public bath open from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Public outdoor bath (no minerals)
  • Sauna
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 52-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 7000 for adults and JPY 3500 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

Hot springs access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Guests with tattoos will be required to follow specific instructions when using the onsite public bathing facilities; more details are available at check-in

Property is also known as

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto Hotel
Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto Kyoto
Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto Hotel Kyoto

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This is the best hotel in Kyoto. Beautiful property, spacious rooms, fantastic restaurant, impeccable service and the best location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Small but very nice hotel. Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved this place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing hotel - room, restaurant, views - were all superb and very zen. We had a very enjoyable stay! The only comment is that stuff while friendly were not really fluent in English and were not able to effectively assist with restaurant reservations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Japanese style Breakfast is excellent and Delicious
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing hotel, a true example of luxury with the attention to details that is the hallmark of high end Japanese hospitality. Rooms are spacious and perfectly cleaned (as is the whole hotel), great space a small natural spring onsen. Nicely located on the edge of Gion. I hope to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Had a wonderful time with my wife after spending 4 nights at the Banyan. Staff were warm and welcoming, room was beautiful, clean and spacious. Will be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Most incredible stay! Everything was impeccable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Gorgeous onsen and property. Flawless service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was quiet, spacious and clean. Amenities are good. Especially, the spa, breakfast and dinner are awesome. Staffs are well trained and professional. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our stay at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto was exceptional (4 nights). The hotel is beautifully designed and practically brand new. We loved that guests could choose from two different styles of yukata to wear during their stay. The breakfast was delicious (there are three options for breakfast and you can mix a match), the staff was incredibly attentive and welcoming, and our room was spacious, spotless, and equipped with excellent amenities. We had a wonderful experience and would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very unique hotel, beautiful room only thing they need to improved little bit of breakfast . But everything else very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Everything is great with the hotel - except - (1) long walk uphill to get back to hotel after a day out, and - (2) if you are driving, the hotel’s small carpark is at the bottom of the hill, which means you’ll have to walk up that moderately steep slope to get back to hotel….which can be a good daily exercise….
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Banyan tree made our trip in Kyoto. The concierge and hotel staff were so helpful with planning and implementing my engagement plans, I can’t thank them enough. The hotel itself is stunning and the rooms are in keeping with a proper Ryoken with a modern twist. I highly recommend staying
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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beautiful hotel room with serene views! impeccable customer service. would stay at the hotel again in a heart beat.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Beautifully designed property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Exceptional design, small but very nice bamboo garden
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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INCREDIBLE PEOPLE AND SERVICE.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional overall experience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing staff. Great location. Nice and new.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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4/10 Poor

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Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
For a 5 star hotel, the service is terrible. Don’t even step near the restaurant. The concierge is also pretty useless.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxury hotel overlooking Kyoto. Newly built 12 months ago so everthing was well maintained. Short walk to restaurants. Many close at 8pm due to local rules. We wanted a relaxing place to spend our last few nights after a busy tour of Japan. This hotel was great for that.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The property is impeccably designed and constructed, with an outstanding location. Nevertheless, the most memorable aspect of our stay was the exceptional service provided by the hotel staff. Every member of the team greeted us warmly, demonstrated genuine friendliness, and consistently went out of their way to ensure guests were comfortable and well cared for. Our experience at this hotel surpassed expectations, and I look forward to returning soon with my mother. Thank you very much for your wonderful hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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