A list by Anna Holt & Elli Nordin. Updated January 2024.
We have created a list with hotels with great views in Kyoto, Japan. Hotels with wonderful mountain views, city views and river views and properties with views over the Kamo River. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Beautiful. Great views. Featuring mountain views, Kyoto Riverview House Kyoraku offers accommodation with balcony, around 1.6 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple. Among the facilities at this property are a lift and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 45 km from Kyoto Riverview House Kyoraku. The property is 1.9 km from the city centre and 800 metres from Gion Shijo Station. The units in the aparthotel are equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchenette, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a hot tub, slippers and a hair dryer. An oven, a microwave and fridge are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the aparthotel, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Samurai Kembu Kyoto and Kiyomizu-dera Temple.Show full description
Delightful property. Gorgeous surroundings. Oyado Seryo is a 3-minute drive from JR Ohara Bus Station and a free 2-way shuttle is provided. The Japanese-style accommodation offers 2 public baths, free parking and free Wi-Fi access. Offering views of the garden, each room is equipped with a fridge, tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV. Guest rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring with traditional futon bedding. The hotel offers an indoor bath and an outdoor bath for guests to use. Luggage storage is available on site. A Japanese Kaiseki dinner, Japanese Wagyu Shabu-Shabu cuisine, or Japanese Wagyu Sukiyaki cuisine can be enjoyed at the dining room. Drinks can be purchased from the vending machine. Seryo Oyado is within a 5-minute walk from Ohara Sanzan-in Temple and Hosei-in Temple. It is a 7-minute walk from Jakko-in Temple and a 15-minute drive from Yase Hieizanguchi Station.Show full description
A great traditional experience in scenic beauty surrounding a Japanese landscaped garden. The views from this property are fantastic, with a lush greenery environment. AMAZING!
Hip. Lovely surroundings. A quiet traditional Japanese inn along the Kiyotakigawa River, Momojiya of Takao offers Japanese-style rooms with forest views, public baths with mountain views and free wired internet in public areas. Rooms feature tatami-mat flooring and paper sliding doors. Guests at Takao Momijiya inn can unwind in semi-outdoor baths with nature views, which can be reserved for private use. They are fitted with a TV and a fridge, and come with a seating area and a private bathroom. They can relax in the cafe of the souvenir shop. The restaurant at Momijiya of Takao serves local cuisine, specializing in seasonal dishes. During the summer seasons, meals are offered at the kawadoko, an outdoor deck next to the river, where Maiko performance is available. The Momojiya of Takao is a 4-minute walk away from Saimyo-ji Temple, and a 10-minute walk from Kozan-ji Temple. Hanazono Station is a 15-minute drive away while JR Kyoto Station is a 40-minute drive.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the coolest and most elegant hotels with great views in Kyoto.
Great views. Designed by Togo Murano, The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike offers spacious rooms centred around a Japanese garden. It boasts 4 restaurants and a 3-minute walk to Exit 4-2 of Kyoto International Conference Centre. Guests can relax with the satellite TV or enjoy views of nature. Guests can purchase souvenirs at the on-site gift shop. Rooms at The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike have a large en suite bathroom with a bathtub. Kokusai Kaikan Subway Station is a 7-minute walk from the hotel, and Takaragaike Park is a 5-minute walk away. Sightseeing help is available at the concierge desk, and the hotel has a business services centre. Electric bicycles can be rented to tour the area. The on-site restaurant serves Chinese and Japanese cuisine.Show full description
Boasting a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Higashiyama Shikikaboku is set in Kyoto, 400 metres from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. Featuring a garden, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Rooms are equipped with a safety deposit box and selected rooms also feature mountain views. The property is non-smoking and is situated 500 metres from Shoren-in Temple. All guest rooms come with a fridge, microwave, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. At the hotel the rooms come with bed linen and towels. An American breakfast is available every morning at Higashiyama Shikikaboku. Staff at the 24-hour front desk speak English and Japanese. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Heian Shrine, Gion Shijo Station and Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 47 km from Higashiyama Shikikaboku.Show full description
Located next to the historic Nanzen-ji Temple, Kyoto Garden Ryokan Yachiyo features chic Japanese-style rooms and large public baths. It is surrounded by beautiful Japanese gardens, which change their colours each season. Some rooms have views of the garden and some come with a private bathroom. Free Wi-Fi is provided in the entire area. With a relaxing ambience, rooms are fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and futon bedding. A flat-screen TV is provided. Guests at Yachiyo Garden Ryokan can unwind in the public baths or relax in the lounge which has free internet PCs. Massages can be requested at an extra charge, and a free luggage storage service is offered. A gift shop is available on site. JR Kyoto Station is about a 25-minute drive or taxi ride away. Eikando and Heian Jingu Shrine can be reached within a 10-minute walk from the property. Famous Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a 15-minute taxi ride away. On-site restaurant overlooking the gardens offers delicately-prepared traditional Japanese meals. Vegetarian multi-course meals are available, and other requests can be accommodated.Show full description
Beach front location. Elegant. Great views. Hotel Okura's elegant rooms boast spectacular views of Kyoto against the backdrop of the Higashiyama Mountains. In the heart of the city, the hotel treats its guests to a shopping avenue, free Wi-Fi at the lobby and concierge services. Boasting panoramic mountain and city views, Sky Restaurant Pittoresque serves French cuisine and wines from its own wine cellar. Beauty treatments and baby-sitting services are available. Connected to the Shiyakusho-mae Subway Station, Hotel Okura Kyoto is a 5-minute walk from Honno-ji Temple, and a 10-minute walk from Kyoto International Manga Museum. The Takashimaya department store in the shopping district of Shijo Kawaramachi is a 12-minute stroll away. Guests can browse a variety of boutiques at Shopping Avenue Comfort, which includes a hairdresser and a jewellery shop. Okura Hotel offers a charged indoor swimming pool and free parking. A free shuttle and charged luggage delivery is provided to/from its Welcome Lounge at JR Kyoto Station. Luxurious rooms feature neutral colours, extra long beds, a flat-screen TV and a seating area. Guests can lounge in their yukata robe or bathrobe, with drinks from the minibar. Free high-speed wired internet is provided. Hotel Okura Kyoto houses a bakery and a variety of restaurants, including a top-floor buffet restaurant and Kyoto cuisine.Show full description
The views from the hotel are lovely, and the best places to enjoy them are from the top floor restaurant and the rooms facing east.
Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of river, リヴェルト京都鴨川 2020年3月1日オープン is located in Kyoto, 1.9 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace. Among the facilities at this property are a concierge service and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Local points of interest like Samurai Kembu Kyoto and Kitano Tenmangu Shrine are reachable within 3.6 km and 3.8 km, respectively. Heian Shrine is 2.8 km from the hotel, while Kyoto International Manga Museum is 3.3 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 53 km from リヴェルト京都鴨川 2020年3月1日オープン.Show full description
Beach front location. Unique. First opened in 1911 and recently renovated in March 2019, Yamadaya Ryokan offers a traditional calm Japanese-style accommodation with a public bath with views of the garden and free WiFi in Kyoto, just a 5-minute walk from Higashi Honganji Temple and a 10-minute walk to JR Kyoto Station. Featuring local Kyoto ingredients and organic Koshihikari-rice, guests can enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine for an additional fee on site. Kyoto-style Japanese breakfast can be ordered if requested in advance, at an additional charge. Dinner and breakfast is served in the another private room or the banquet hall. With a wine cellar and on-site sommelier and kikizakeshi sake expert, an array of wine, Japanese sake, craft beer and champagne is available at the ryokan to pair with the cuisine. Tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding are provided in all guest rooms. Certain rooms feature a seating area for your comfort. Kyoto Tower is an 8-minute walk, while Kyoto Aquarium is an 8-minute bus ride away. Kyoto Railway Museum is 9 minutes by bus. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 2.3 km from Yamadaya Ryokan, while Tofuku-ji Temple is 2.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, a 50-minute drive away.Show full description
In a prime location in the centre of Kyoto, Kyoto ITOYA Hotel Mon 京都糸屋ホテル モン offers continental breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. This 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. Every room has a safety deposit box and certain rooms here will provide you with garden views. The property is non-smoking and is set 200 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. The units will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine. Popular points of interest near Kyoto ITOYA Hotel Mon 京都糸屋ホテル モン include TKP Garden City Kyoto, Kyoto International Manga Museum and Kyoto Station. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 44 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Charming. Awarded two pavilions by the Michelin Guide 2020, Hotel Alza Kyoto is situated near the Kamo River and within Gion District, a 2-minute walk from Sanjo Station. Some rooms feature the views of Kamo River and the kawadoko, an outdoor deck over the river for guests to enjoy seasonal views. Free luggage storage is available at the 24-hour front desk. All rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, a seating area, flat-screen TV with satellite channels and desk. A private bathroom includes a spa bath, shower, bathroom TV, hairdryer and high-tech toilet. Free toiletries including toothbrush are provided. Guests can find convenience stores within a 2-minute walk from the hotel. Hotel Alza Kyoto is within 1.4 km of Kyoto International Manga Museum and Heian Shrine. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 1.7 km away from the property, while Nijo Castle is 2.4 km away. Kawaramachi Station is a 9-minute walk away, while Nishiki Market is a 13-minute stroll away from the hotel. Kansai International Airport is 130 minutes away by airport limousine bus from Hotel Alza Kyoto.Show full description
This is likely one of the most charming, creative and cosy boutique hotels in Kyoto! AMAZING.
Historic property. Nice surroundings. Open from 2016, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto boasts a sushi bar and a tea house by a pond in Shakusuien Japanese garden as well as a Western-style restaurant and a lounge. Kyoto Station is a 7-minute drive away. Rooms at Kyoto Four Seasons Hotel feature a view, an iPad to access hotel services and a flat-screen TV with a DVD player and video on demand. Free WiFi is provided throughout the hotel. A coffee maker and tea sets are provided in each room. The hotel offers spa facilities including an indoor swimming pool, 2 whirlpools, saunas, steam rooms and 7 spa treatment rooms. There is also a 24-hour fitness centre with a variety of equipment and machines. While overlooking the pond garden, guests can enjoy dishes prepared using Kyoto's local ingredients at The Emba Kyoto Chophouse. The Lounge serves pastries, coffees and teas. Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is 1 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 2 km from Tofuku-ji Temple. Kansai International Airport is a 75-minute train ride away.Show full description
Historic. Opened in April 2017, Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier is set in Kyoto, a 2-minute walk from Sanjo Station on the Keihan Line. There is a public bath and 24-hour front desk at the property. All rooms come with a private bathroom fitted with a bath, while some rooms boasts views of Kamo River. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned, heated and equipped with a fan. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels, sofa and safety deposit box are included in guest rooms. There is an electric kettle and bottled water in the room. Slippers, a hairdryer and free toiletries including toothbrushes are provided in all guest rooms. There is a parking garage at Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier. Free luggage storage is provided for guests during their stay. A concierge service is provided for guest's needs and newspapers are freely available. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant. A drinks vending machine is provided at this hotel. There are various dining options and cafes within a 5-minute walk from the property. The property is a 13-minute train ride from Kyoto Station. Samurai Kembu Kyoto is a 7-minute walk from Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier. Kiyomizudera Temple is a 15-minute drive away. Kyoto International Manga Museum is an 8-minute train ride from the hotel via Tozai Line. Guests can vist Kyoto Imperial Palace in 12 minutes via car or bus. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, about a 60-minute drive from this accommodation.Show full description
Historic. Open from March 2017, Rinn Gion Hanatouro offers modern Japanese-style rooms and decor. The property is situated on the south side of the Gion area. Some guest rooms boast a balcony which offers scenic views of local temples, the Higashiyama district. The renowned Geisha district Hanami-koji Street is a minute's walk away, while the Kaburenjo theatre and Kennin-ji Temple are a 2-minute stroll. Yasaka Shrine is a 4-minute walk.Show full description
Offering Japanese-style rooms with river views and an en suite bath, Takao Kanko Hotel is 600 metres from Jingo-ji Temple. It has a hot public bath and serves traditional dinners in the privacy of guests’ rooms.* Guests at Hotel Takao Kanko sleep in Japanese futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor, with a traditional low table and floor cushions as furnishings. Each room is air-conditioned and has a TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea. The hotel is a 20-minute drive from Arashiyama Takao Parkway, while Togetsu Bridge and Daikaku Temple are both a 30-minute drive away. It is a 50-minute bus ride from Kyoto Train Station. Parking is free. Hiking and fishing can be enjoyed in the area. Free Wi-Fi is provided at the lobby, and the front desk is staffed 24/7. A Japanese breakfast is served at the dining area. Dinner consists of either a multi-course meal with local delicacies or hot-pot cuisine. *From June-September, dinner is served in a "Kawadoko" open-air dining area.Show full description
Close to beach front. Very stylish. Opened in February 2014, this luxury 5-star hotel boasts high-standard services and guestrooms that are among the most spacious in Kyoto. Guests may enjoy complimentary use of the indoor swimming pool and the fitness centre during their stay. The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto is situated right along the Kamogawa River, offering iconic Kyoto views. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Kyoto Shiyakushomae Subway Station is just a 3-minute walk away, while JR Kyoto Station can be reached within a 10-minute subway ride. Nijo-jo Castle, one of the World Heritage Sites, is a 3-minute subway ride from the hotel. Featuring traditional Kyoto aesthetics and sophisticated elegance, each room is fitted with a large flat-screen TV, a Blu-ray player and a Nespresso coffee maker. The en suite bathroom comes with a rain shower, a bath tub and a mini LED TV. While staying at the hotel, guests can feel rejuvenated with massage treatments at the spa or enjoy workouts at the 24-hour gym. A 24-hour front desk and concierge services are offered. The business centre is also available 24 hours. La Locanda restaurant serves colourful Italian dishes featuring select ingredients from all over the world. Delicately prepared Japanese kaiseki multi-course meals and sushi can be savoured at Mizuki restaurant. Pierre Hermé Paris offers delicious French sweets including macaroons.Show full description
This might be the most stylish hotel with great views in Kyoto. It also has a great beach front location!
Lively. Conveniently set in the centre of Kyoto, Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto provides free WiFi throughout the property and a garden. The property is set 2.2 km from Heian Shrine, 1.6 km from Nijo Castle and 2.6 km from Shoren-in Temple. All rooms are fitted with a kettle, while selected rooms are fitted with a terrace and others also offer city views. The property is non-smoking and is located 400 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto each room has bed linen and towels. Speaking English and Japanese, staff are willing to help at any time of the day at the reception. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and Gion Shijo Station. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from Tomoya Residence Hotel Kyoto.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most LIVELY boutique hotels in Kyoto.
Ideally situated in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Hotel IL Verde Kyoto is situated 1.2 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple, 1.3 km from Kyoto Station and 1.7 km from Gion Shijo Station. Featuring a bar, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Hotel IL Verde Kyoto features some rooms with garden views, and the rooms have a kettle. The property is 2 km from the city centre and 1 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto. All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. At the accommodation the rooms include bed linen and towels. Buffet and American breakfast options are available each morning at Hotel IL Verde Kyoto. Round-the-clock assistance is available at the reception, where staff speak English, Hindi, Japanese and Korean. Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 1.5 km from the hotel, while Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 2.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 44 km from Hotel IL Verde Kyoto.Show full description
Well situated in Kyoto, Hotel Emion Kyoto offers a buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The rooms come with a safety deposit box and certain rooms will provide you with mountain views. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.7 km from Kyoto Station. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. At the hotel every room includes bed linen and towels. Guests at Hotel Emion Kyoto will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kyoto, like cycling. Speaking English and Japanese at the reception, staff are ready to help around the clock. TKP Garden City Kyoto is 1.9 km from the accommodation, while Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 2.9 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 43 km from Hotel Emion Kyoto.Show full description
Ideally located in the centre of Kyoto, Kokonoe Machiya offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The property is around less than 1 km from Nijo Castle, 1.8 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and 2.7 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum. Every room is equipped with a safety deposit box and some rooms also feature city views. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, room service and organising tours for guests. At the inn, the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. At Kokonoe Machiya the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Kyoto Imperial Palace is 2.7 km from the accommodation, while Kinkaku-ji Temple is 3.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 47 km from Kokonoe Machiya.Show full description
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