Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

Kyoto, Japan’s former imperial capital with more than one thousand years of exquisitely preserved history is home to two thousand temples and shrines, complete with authentic Japanese gardens, a kaleidoscope of festivals, ceremonies and rituals year-round. Seventeen are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, living evidence of the golden age Japan. Yet, the city is also modern, pulsing with up-to-the-moment arts, design and culture. Discover the style and vibe of today’s Japan with an 800-year-old ikeniwa (pond garden) at its heart. Intimate and contemporary, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is set in Higashiyama, the scenic temple district. The hotel has 123 luxury rooms and suites as well as 57 units of residential suites - featuring open kitchens and the city’s largest in-suite entertaining spaces – are designed to maximize kutsurogi, the Japanese art of relaxation. Accessed by a glass bridge, the real stunner of the hotel is the traditional tea house named FUJU. Fuju serves expertly crafted local sweets and matcha tea. In the evenings, sip a glass of Kyoto sake or premium Champagne while on the terrace, which provides the perfect opportunity to gaze at the pond’s reflection. Sushi superstar Rei Masuda helms Sushi Wakon, serving Edo-style sushi at a 200-year-old cypress counter. Indulge at the spa, indoor pool, or fitness center after a long day of city exploring. Cherry blossoms in spring, rich greenery in summer, vibrant red foliage in fall and snow-kissed mountain peaks in winter. Beguiling Kyoto keeps its secrets close. Let us show you where to find them.