Kiyomizu-dera
≈ 2.5 km away · Temple
Its sushi counter runs 11 metres, finished entirely in Wajima lacquer.
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto stands on the banks of the Kamo River at Nijo Bridge, with views of the Higashiyama mountains, and the Gion and Teramachi districts are within walking distance. It has 134 guest rooms and suites with Japanese motifs, and guest rooms average 50 square meters; the Garden Terrace Suites have terrace decks overlooking a private Japanese garden, and Suite TSUKIMI has an outdoor moon-viewing deck. Japanese dining centers on Mizuki, which serves kaiseki, sushi, tempura and teppanyaki, alongside the Italian restaurant La Locanda and a PIERRE HERMÉ PARIS boutique, and the hotel has a spa.
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
ザ・リッツ・カールトン京都
Rate
From US$975 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
- On the Kamo River at Nijo Bridge; nearest subway is Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae (Kyoto City Hall) on the Tozai Line and nearest train station is Sanjo on the Keihan Line; Gion and Teramachi are within walking distance; airport limousine from Kansai and Itami airports by reservation (no hotel shuttle)
- Source: ritzcarlton.com (opens in a new tab) · Checked Oct 8, 2026
- Nearest station
- Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae (Kyoto City Hall) Station, Tozai Subway Line; Sanjo Station, Keihan Line
- Source: ritzcarlton.com (opens in a new tab) · Checked Oct 8, 2026
- Dinner
- Four restaurants: Mizuki (kaiseki, sushi counter, tempura and teppanyaki, with private dining) and La Locanda (Italian), plus a chef's table for eight (Chef Katsuhito Inoue's House), the Lobby Lounge and a bar; in-room dining available
- Source: ritzcarlton.com (opens in a new tab) · Checked Oct 8, 2026
- Breakfast
- Served daily 7:00-10:30 at La Locanda (paid unless included in the rate); in-room breakfast also available
- Source: ritzcarlton.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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Tattoos
Not clearly stated on the official site — ask the property before booking.
Dietary needs
Not clearly stated on the official site — ask the property before booking.
Accessibility
Step-free entrance: Yes — Show the property’s wording
客室とスイート前の廊下 正面玄関
The property’s own words · Source: ritzcarlton.com (opens in a new tab) · Checked Sep 29, 2026
Step-free guest room, Accessible toilet, Accessible bath: not clearly stated on the official site — ask the property before booking.
Travelling solo
Not clearly stated on the official site — ask the property before booking.
Against the 179
- Size
- 134 rooms— In the largest quarter of the 179, which 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
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
≈ 4.7 km away · Temple
Fushimi Inari Taisha
≈ 5.2 km away · Shrine
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
≈ 9.1 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) · © Jakub Hałun (CC BY 4.0) · © Paul Vlaar (CC BY-SA 3.0) · © 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 The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto have?
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto has 134 rooms.
How do you get to The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto?
On the Kamo River at Nijo Bridge; nearest subway is Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae (Kyoto City Hall) on the Tozai Line and nearest train station is Sanjo on the Keihan Line; Gion and Teramachi are within walking distance; airport limousine from Kansai and Itami airports by reservation (no hotel shuttle)
What is the nearest station to The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto?
Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae (Kyoto City Hall) Station, Tozai Subway Line; Sanjo Station, Keihan Line
What time is check-in at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto?
15:00
What time is check-out at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto?
12:00
What are the dinner arrangements at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto?
Four restaurants: Mizuki (kaiseki, sushi counter, tempura and teppanyaki, with private dining) and La Locanda (Italian), plus a chef's table for eight (Chef Katsuhito Inoue's House), the Lobby Lounge and a bar; in-room dining available
What are the breakfast arrangements at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto?
Served daily 7:00-10:30 at La Locanda (paid unless included in the rate); in-room breakfast also available
How do I book The Ritz-Carlton, 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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