Kiyomizu-dera
≈ 0.5 km away · Temple
Kengo Kuma's Noh stage is built of louvres, over a water garden.
Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto has 52 rooms on a hillside in Kyoto's Higashiyama district next to Kiyomizu-dera, surrounded by a bamboo grove and looking over the city. The hotel has a noh stage and natural hot spring, and some room types (Onsen Retreat) have their own hot spring bath. The kappo restaurant Ryozen serves Japanese cuisine including kaiseki courses facing the noh stage; there is also a counter restaurant (Ryozen Sen Bettei), a sake bar (Bar Ryozen) and a Banyan Tree Spa. Gion's sights are within walking distance, and children are accepted.
Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto
バンヤンツリー・東山 京都
Rate
From US$738 per room per night
The lowest published rate we found for one room, two adults, one night — meals vary by property. Rates change by date: check live prices below. Shown in US dollars, converted from the yen the property quotes at the Oct 7, 2026 reference rate; the booking site charges at its own rate.
Dates and guests
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Practical details
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- Getting there
- About 20 min by taxi from JR Kyoto Station; from Kansai International Airport about 110 min by taxi, or Haruka limited express to Kyoto Station (about 75 min) then taxi
- Source: banyantreehigashiyamakyoto.com (opens in a new tab) · Checked Oct 8, 2026
- Nearest station
- Kyoto Station (JR), about 20 min by taxi
- Source: banyantreehigashiyamakyoto.com (opens in a new tab) · Checked Oct 8, 2026
- Check-out
- 12:00 (noon)
- Source: banyantreehigashiyamakyoto.com (opens in a new tab) · Checked Oct 8, 2026
- Room capacity
- Up to 3 guests
- Source: banyantreehigashiyamakyoto.com (opens in a new tab) · Checked Oct 8, 2026
- Children
- Children welcome: children 4 and under stay and eat free with an adult; children 11 and under may share the bed and get breakfast at half price (excluding kids menu); 12 and over count as adults
- Source: banyantreehigashiyamakyoto.com (opens in a new tab) · Checked Oct 8, 2026
- Dinner
- Kappo restaurant Ryozen serves Japanese cuisine including kaiseki courses overlooking the hotel's noh stage; Ryozen Sen Bettei offers a counter dinner (single 18:30 start, closed Wednesdays, reservation 2 days ahead); Bar Ryozen serves food until 20:30
- Source: banyantreehigashiyamakyoto.com (opens in a new tab) · Checked Oct 8, 2026
- Breakfast
- Breakfast at Ryozen, seatings 7:00-10:00 (last order 10:00); a breakfast kaiseki is offered
- Source: banyantreehigashiyamakyoto.com (opens in a new tab) · Checked Oct 8, 2026
Tattoos, special diets, accessibility and solo stays: see “Before you book: what the property officially says” below.
Before you book: what the property officially says
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The property’s official site doesn’t clearly state its policy on tattoos, special diets, accessibility or solo stays — ask the property before booking.
Against the 179
- Size
- 52 rooms— Just over the median of 28; the 179 run 1 to 508
- Award
- One MICHELIN Key
- Type
- Modern brand— 77 of 179
- Where
- Kyoto
The catalogue’s own axis
- 3 Keys7 stays
- 2 Keys23 stays
- 1 Key113 stays
- Relais & Châteaux15 stays
- The Ryokan Collection46 stays
One MICHELIN Key — the largest group in the catalogue.
For scale: the smallest stay in this catalogue is Hakone Kairai at 1 room, the largest The Okura Tokyo at 508.
Nearby
Fushimi Inari Taisha
≈ 3.5 km away · Shrine
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
≈ 6.7 km away · Temple
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
≈ 10 km away · Grove
Gion
District
Philosopher's Path
Path
Distances are in a straight line from this property, not travel times. Locations from OpenStreetMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Photos: © Martin Falbisoner (CC BY-SA 4.0) · © Paul Vlaar (CC BY-SA 3.0) · © Jakub Hałun (CC BY 4.0) · © Bjørn Christian Tørrissen (CC BY-SA 4.0) · © MichaelMaggs (CC BY-SA 2.5) · © Kirin7739 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
About the ratings
1 KEY
One MICHELIN Key
The MICHELIN Guide's distinction for hotels — a Key, not a star — for the places its inspectors judge among the most special to stay.
Good to know
How many rooms does Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto have?
Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto has 52 rooms.
How do you get to Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto?
About 20 min by taxi from JR Kyoto Station; from Kansai International Airport about 110 min by taxi, or Haruka limited express to Kyoto Station (about 75 min) then taxi
What is the nearest station to Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto?
Kyoto Station (JR), about 20 min by taxi
What time is check-in at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto?
15:00
What time is check-out at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto?
12:00 (noon)
How many guests can stay in one room at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto?
Up to 3 guests
What is the policy on children at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto?
Children welcome: children 4 and under stay and eat free with an adult; children 11 and under may share the bed and get breakfast at half price (excluding kids menu); 12 and over count as adults
What are the dinner arrangements at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto?
Kappo restaurant Ryozen serves Japanese cuisine including kaiseki courses overlooking the hotel's noh stage; Ryozen Sen Bettei offers a counter dinner (single 18:30 start, closed Wednesdays, reservation 2 days ahead); Bar Ryozen serves food until 20:30
What are the breakfast arrangements at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto?
Breakfast at Ryozen, seatings 7:00-10:00 (last order 10:00); a breakfast kaiseki is offered
How do I book Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto?
Use the booking links near the top of this page. Prices and cancellation terms differ between sellers, so it is worth comparing more than one.
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