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Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

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An aerial view of a residential area with traditional architecture, surrounded by dense forest and hills.
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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a view of cherry blossoms through large windows.
A wooden pavilion with a tiled floor, surrounded by a pond and a stone wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $900
$818 nightly
$900 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2

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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

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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Banyan Onsen Retreat King

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
  • Free WiFi

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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 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Lake Biwa.

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

  • ‪つぶら乃 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪MACCHA HOUSE 京都産寧坂 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪土井志ば漬本舗 清水店 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪阿古屋茶屋 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪French cafe CHASEN 高台寺 - ‬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

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 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. 61 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 74 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

chi ho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Japanese style Breakfast is excellent and Delicious
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous onsen and property. Flawless service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

myeongsoo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most incredible stay! Everything was impeccable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Oleg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional design, small but very nice bamboo garden
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

bita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully designed property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

saud

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

10/10 Excellent

Sedrak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
INCREDIBLE PEOPLE AND SERVICE.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Rohit

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff. Great location. Nice and new.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dongwook

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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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10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A gem perfectly placed along a bamboo forest

My favorite part of my 21 day journey was Kyoto and the Banyan Tree Higashiyama. The hotel was perfectly located and the check in was enjoyable. My room was stunning and a wonderful refuge after spending the day waking and hiking around the sacred temples of Kyoto. I liked how I could customize my room with the screens and the different lighting options in the room. Breakfast was perfectly presented each morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff treated us like VIP the moment we got out of the taxi and checked in. The check-in staff served us matcha and very fresh mochi confectionaries. The concierge, Yumi, in particular, went above and beyond to help us arrange our bullet train transportation after our stay to make our upcoming journey as seamless as possible. We could not be more grateful for her assistance. Our Grand Serenity room was beautiful. We appreciated the additional treats that were provided during turn down service. We also loved the essential oil selections to enhance the smell of our room. The bed in our room was the most comfortable we had on our 2 week trip in Asia. My husband and I felt like we were in zen heaven during our entire stay. The complimentary Japanese kaiseki breakfast at the onsite restaurant Ryozen was also a treat!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
This is a newer hotel. The location is a little difficult for walking to or from- taxis do not come by so we had to walk down to them each time. Think they haven’t found this hotel in the map yet. Room was lovely with fabulous views. The staff was what brought our rating of this hotel down, from the minute we arrived we felt unwelcome and staff was spotty the entire stay. I could say more, but we stayed at 2 other hotels during our visit to Kyoto and their service was impeccable. This hotel, from a service prospective, was far from a 5 star experience; or an experiences we’ve had at other Banyan properties
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

EUNYOUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
객실이 넓고 깨끗한데다 구마겐고 건축 스타일이 맘이 편해지고 쉴수있게 만들어 줘서 잠을 푹 잘수있었어요~ 청수사가 가까워 아침에 다녀올수 있어서 환상적이였어요
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Plá

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
El hotel está muy bonito y bien situado pero el servicio es PÉSIMO. Todos son muy amables y hacen mil reverencias pero no tienen la menor idea de cómo manejar un hotel. Nadie digo NADIE en la recepción del hotel habla el mínimo de inglés para un hotel cinco estrellas. El bar solo abre tres días de la semana de 6:00 a 10:00 por???? El restaurante principal solo funciona un día de la semana!!!! Por???? Desde el día anterior tienes que decir a qué hora piensas desayunar cuando ni siquiera está lleno el comedor. Por?? Nosotros teníamos el desayuno incluido en la tarifa de Expedia y no hubo poder humano que les hiciera entender que no tenían que cobrarlo. Ya hemos mandado dos mails pidiendo el rembolso de los desayunos y no lo quieren hacer!!!!!! Un desastre de hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PAK CHEUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
我係入住當日先即時有Special request，酒店職員都能夠完全做到。盡心盡力。營造賓至如歸嘅感覺我下次再嚟京都都會想再住
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
muy bien ubicada y el servicio de primera
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Koji

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

景色最高、ルームサービスダメ

ルームサービスが最悪 メニューが少ない、おいしくない、遅い
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

4박 후기

최근 오픈한 호텔로, 반얀트리 브랜드에 대한 기대치를 충족하기에는 다소 부족한 부분이 있었습니다. 직원들은 대체로 친절했으나, 5성급 특급 호텔에서 기대되는 세심하고 전문적인 서비스 수준과는 거리가 있었습니다. 레스토랑의 식사는 무난한 편에 그쳤으며, 인룸 다이닝 메뉴는 선택의 폭이 매우 제한적이었습니다. 리조트형 시설이 아닌 만큼 공용 온천장은 크기가 작고 다만 객실과 온천장 이동은 편리한 동선이였습니다. 온천 객실은 일반 객실과 구분되니 예약시 사전 확인이 필수적입니다. 피트니스 센터 역시 공간이 협소하고 답답하게 느껴졌습니다. 넓은 로비 공간 외에는 눈에 띄는 특징이 없었으며, 객실 수가 적어 조용하긴 하지만 호텔 내부 공간이 전반적으로 좁아 여유로운 분위기를 기대하기 어려웠습니다. 객실은 지나치게 건조하여, 가습 효과를 위해 욕조에 물을 받아도 큰 효과가 없었고, 난방기를 꺼도 여전히 건조했습니다. 특히 숙면 후 목이 따가울 정도로 불편함이 있었습니다. 호텔의 가장 큰 장점은 청수사 인근에 위치해 고즈넉한 분위기를 즐길 수 있다는 점이지만, 다른 지역으로의 접근성이 떨어지고, 주변에 편의시설이 부족해 불편했습니다. 또한, 교토 택시 기사들조차 위치를 잘 몰라 Park Hyatt를 기준으로 설명해야만 찾아갈 수 있었습니다. 다만, 오픈 초기 호텔답게 모든 시설이 매우 깨끗하고 청결했던 점은 인상적이었습니다.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

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