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Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Kiyomizu Temple

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Serenity King

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Serenity Twin

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Grand Serenity King | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Grand Serenity King

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Grand Serenity Twin

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Wellbeing Sanctuary King | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Wellbeing Sanctuary King

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Wellbeing Sanctuary Twin | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Wellbeing Sanctuary Twin

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Onsen Retreat King | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Onsen Retreat King

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Onsen Retreat Twin | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Onsen Retreat Twin

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Grand Onsen Retreat King | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Grand Onsen Retreat King

  • 629 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Onsen Retreat Twin | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Grand Onsen Retreat Twin

  • 629 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Banyan Onsen Retreat King | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Banyan Onsen Retreat King

  • 801 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Higashiyama Ward hotel, you'll find Kiyomizu Temple and Yasaka Shrine. Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kodai-ji Temple - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hokanji Temple - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Yasaka Shrine - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hanamikoji Street - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪MACCHA HOUSE 京都産寧坂 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪French cafe CHASEN 高台寺 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪阿古屋茶屋 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Living Room - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

5-star luxury hotel near Kiyomizu Temple
Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto offers its guests a full-service spa, hot springs, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The luxury Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto also features a garden, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 5-star Kyoto hotel is smoke free.

  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

  • Free Japanese breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 52-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash.

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto to the airport?

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto is 28.8 mi (66-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto?

As of Jan 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto on Jan 14, 2026 start from $797.67, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto.

Does Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto offer free breakfast?

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto offers free Japanese breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto have a pool?

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto does not have a pool.

Does Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body wraps, body scrubs, and Thai massages.

How close is Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto to downtown Kyoto?

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto is 1.3 mi away from Kyoto.

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Xuan Yu

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

saud

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Toronto

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

10/10 Excellent

fabio

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Traveled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

DO KYUNG

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

bita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully designed property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KLAUS

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sedrak

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

10/10 Excellent

Dongwook, Fort Lee

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

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chijen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

ARATA

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

HSIAOTING

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

GWONHYEOK

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Fanny

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025