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The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Kiyomizu Temple

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Mountain View | Mountain view
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Lobby
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Indoor pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Kamogawa Nijo-Ohashi Hotori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-0902
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Heian Shrine
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Kyoto University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, River View | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Executive Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, River View

  • 1356 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

  • 667 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Grand Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Grand Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

  • 592 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Grand Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 592 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View (Corner) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View (Corner)

  • 1076 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View | Garden view

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • 699 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

  • 538 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • 1506 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 2281 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden view

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

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

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View (Terrace)

  • 667 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, City View (Corner) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, City View (Corner)

  • 1076 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View (Corner) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View (Corner)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

  • 1356 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Mountain View (Terrace) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Mountain View (Terrace)

  • 667 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Kyoto hotel, you'll find Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Kiyomizu Temple and Nishiki Market are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Nishiki Market - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Heian Shrine - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kyoto University - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Jingu-marutamachi Station - 6 min walk
  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 6 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪カヌレ - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Locanda/The Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪水暉 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar K6 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪つるや - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

5-star luxury hotel near Kiyomizu Temple
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A fitness center, spa services, and a garden are also featured at the luxury The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto. For a fee, parking is available.

This 5-star Kyoto hotel is smoke free.

  • 134 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto offers 134 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and espresso makers. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The Ritz-Carlton Spa has 7 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (JPY 4,000 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: JPY 5,060 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
A scheduled power outage will take place on February 12, 2025 from 2:00 AM to 4:45 AM, and February 13, 2025 from 2:00 AM to 4:45 AM.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 15180.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 200-10,000 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.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately JPY 5060 per person
  • Valet parking fee: JPY 4000 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 15180.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • 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.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Kyoto Ritz-Carlton
Ritz-Carlton Hotel Kyoto
Ritz-Carlton Kyoto
Ritz-Carlton Kyoto Hotel
The Ritz Carlton Kyoto
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto Hotel
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto Kyoto
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto to the airport?

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto is 31.8 mi (59-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto?

As of Aug 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto on Sep 1, 2025 start from $707.81, 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 The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto.

Does The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 5060 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for JPY 4000 per day.

Does The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto have a pool?

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto features an indoor pool.

Does The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto have a restaurant?

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto is home to Mizuki, which features Japanese cuisine.

Does The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, where you can enjoy massages, body scrubs, and aromatherapy.

How close is The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto to downtown Kyoto?

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto is 0.2 mi away from Kyoto.

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 234 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nyan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will rate this hotel as 4.5 stars rather than perfect 5 stars. The minor complaints are the breakfast and the location. The Japanese breakfast here is not as flavorful as the one I have in Tokyo (another 5 stars hotel). The location is far away from high end shopping malls and the surrounding area looks like a very average neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward, coral gables

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Omer

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Kyoto Ritz is a beautiful hotel. First class in every respect. Exactly what you would expect from a five star property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eli

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Truly exceptional- one of the best 5* hotels I’ve stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sucheta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service and staff were the absolute best! I will definitely visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful. Great service
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gio, Tokyo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just brilliant. service, restaurant, cafe, spa, everything is perfect. definitely I'm coming back soon
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible hotel and location minutes away from all the subway and temples. Staff was exceptional. 10/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aesthetics. Gorgeous decor, flawless. Great lighting.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Kyoto

Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location (shops and restaurants with 10-15min walk), great staff, and great hotel overall. The food was really good (sushi).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dietmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Weekend Getaway

While expensive, the food and comforts of the RC-Kyoto are great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfection! Thats all that I have to say. Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Expensive but pretty amazing hotel

Understated but luxury feel. Our room was probably a little small for the price but the staff were excellent. The pool is worth it for the money alone.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

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

Best hotel in Japan

The ritz Carlton Kyoto is incredible. It is by far the best hotel I’ve ever stayed in. The service was impeccable. The raspberry croissants and macaroons were better than the ones we had in Paris. It is well located and the concierge is the absolute best. We cannot say enough great things about this hotel and it’s staff. We were truly sad when we had to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with wonderful staff. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018