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Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

445-3 Myohoin Maekawa-cho, Kyoto, 605-0932

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Nov 24, 2026
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Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Accommodations with Stunning Views

    Featuring a sushi bar, tea house, and a Western-style restaurant, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto offers a unique blend of Japanese tradition and modern comfort. The rooms provide breathtaking views, equipped with an iPad for easy access to hotel services, and a flat-screen TV for entertainment.

  • Relaxation and Wellness Amenities

    Indulge in the hotel's spa facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, whirlpools, saunas, and steam rooms, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring Kyoto. The 24-hour fitness centre ensures you can stay active during your stay.

  • Culinary Delights and Serene Atmosphere

    Savor Kyoto's local ingredients at The Brasserie while enjoying the serene pond garden view. For a more casual experience, The Lounge offers a selection of pastries, coffees, and teas.

Experience the perfect blend of luxury and tranquility at Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto. Book your stay now to create unforgettable memories.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Exceptional, attentive service and helpful concierge

  • Beautiful, immaculate grounds with pond, koi and garden

  • Spacious, well-equipped rooms/residences

At the hotel

Popular amenities

104 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Baby safety gates
  • Babysitting/child services
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Pools & wellness

  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Beauty Services
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Hair Salon Services
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Indoor pool
  • Manicure
  • Massage services
  • Pedicure
  • Sauna
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Steam room
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Cooking class
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Bike tours
  • Cycling
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Personal trainer
  • Public transport tickets
  • Terrace
  • Yoga classes

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Valet parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pet bowls
  • Pets allowed
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk

Services & essentials

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Cashless payment available
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Evening entertainment
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Free WiFi
  • Key card access
  • Live music/performance
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Room service
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

453 reviews
10/ 10
Everything
Abdullah · couple · 2026-10-12

The guest experience

9.4out of 10
453 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Exceptional, attentive service and helpful concierge
  • Beautiful, immaculate grounds with pond, koi and garden
  • Spacious, well-equipped rooms/residences
  • Excellent breakfast
  • Family-friendly (kids enjoyed feeding koi/ducks) and pool
  • Unique experiences (maiko performances, kimono photography, private tours)

Worth knowing — Some attractions (bamboo forest, monkey park) are a long drive away · Property can attract large tour groups / many American guests

How guests scored the stay

  • Overall Experience10.0

    Multiple reviewers call the stay unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime or one of their best hotel experiences; they would definitely return.

  • Service9.6

    Service repeatedly described as exceptional, attentive and proactive (concierge, GM and front desk praised).

  • Amenities9.5

    Strong amenities: pond with koi/ducks, pool, maiko performances, partnered kimono/photography studio and curated tours all positively noted.

  • Cleanliness9.4

    Grounds described as immaculate and rooms well kept; pond and garden areas highlighted as pristine.

  • Room Quality9.4

    Spacious one-bedroom residences and suites praised, with extras (mini bar, ironing, transfers) and pleasant views over the pond.

  • Value for Money9.4

    Not explicitly discussed in reviews; overall sentiment implies the stay felt worth it given the high-quality service and experiences.

  • Food and Beverage9.3

    Breakfast described as 'amazing' or 'good' and recommended to sit outside when possible.

  • Location8.6

    Beautiful, well-located but set away from the busiest areas; several reviews note it’s a fairly long drive to bamboo forest and monkey park.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Remarkably consistent

100% of 13 recent stays rated 8+

9.4453 reviews
  • Best hotel I’ve ever stayed in

    10/10

    Abdullah · couple · 2026-10-12

    “Everything”

  • From the moment of our arrival the reception, staff’s attention to detail was exceptional. We were celebrating our 30th

    10/10

    James · couple · 2026-10-12

    “It was absolutely beautiful, clean and inviting.”

  • Many thanks to the staff!

    10/10

    EJ · family with children · 2026-10-08

    “My expectations with the Four Seasons Hotels are always high and this one did not disappoint. The hotel and its facilities are great and the staff was exceptional. They went out of their way to make sure we were happy with any of their services and food.”

  • un havre de paix au centre de Kyoto

    10/10

    Denis · family with children · 2026-08-23

    “petit déjeuner excellent, jardin magnifique, chambre très confortable”

  • Excellent stay, extremely good personnel. Amazing.

    10/10

    Mehmet Kerem · couple · 2026-08-18

    “Everything”

  • Es bleibt nichts zu Wünschen übrig.

    10/10

    Bettina · couple · 2026-08-16

    “Die Lage ist einmalig. Der Blick in den 800 Jahre alten Garten mit dem Teehaus - Erholung Pur.”

  • Absolutely sublime

    10/10

    Catherine · extended group · 2026-08-09

    “Wonderful, kindness and efficient team who take care each client with particulars and different needs.”

  • Perfection in every possible way!

    10/10

    Sabine · couple · 2026-07-23

    “The location, facilitates, staff and food was all perfection!”

  • The best experience I had in our honeymoon

    10/10

    Abdulrahman · couple · 2026-07-22

  • Amazing, very attentive and breakfast and was amazing

    10/10

    Salamaan · family with children · 2026-07-02

    “The views, the staff, the rooms, the breakfast, complimentary snack bar”

  • The Best!!

    10/10

    moniqueh597 · Family · 2026-06-23

    “We had a wonderful week long stay at the Four Seasons. It is a perfect place to base yourself and then explore with day trips to other areas. The concierge was very very helpful prior to the trip! They organized lots of tours and activities for us and everything was amazing. The hotel is beautiful, well located but out of the busiest areas. We stayed in a one bedroom residence room and it was great for a family and came with lots of extras(mini bar, ironing, transfers). The room overlooked the pond which is the centerpiece of the hotel. Just gorgeous and calming!! Breakfast was amazing. I'd book this hotel again and again. The hotel is full of Americans and tour groups but even with that it felt like our home away from home in Japan.”

  • Four Seasons Consistency in Kyoto

    10/10

    lindsayhF8201AG · Family · 2026-06-19

    “We stayed there for 3 nights in 2 rooms, we had a large suite and a regular room. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. The property and grounds are scenic and pretty. The staff is attentive, no complaints. My kids loved feeding the koi and ducks. We used the pool 2x, it was nice. It’s a far drive to the bamboo forest and monkey park. The geisha district is about 10 minutes by car depending on traffic. The breakfast was good. Try to get a table outside. We would stay here again.”

  • An Unforgettable Family Stay in Kyoto

    10/10

    Global532002 · Family · 2026-06-17

    “Four Seasons Kyoto is easily one of the best hotels we have ever stayed in. The service is exceptional and the location is ideal. The staff was attentive and accommodating to our whole family, and especially kind to our children. The grounds are immaculate and the ambiance is simply relaxing. Our children loved feeding the koi and ducks in the pond and wandering through the garden, and we all enjoyed the maiko performance the hotel hosts twice a week. The hotel also offers a range of experiences I highly recommend. We booked two private guided tours: a full day in Kyoto and another in Osaka (our driver and guide kindly adjusted the second day to include Nara, knowing our children would love seeing the deer). Both tours were incredible and were the highlight of our trip. Our driver and guide were truly amazing, and they made the experience unforgettable for our family. We also booked a kimono dressing and photography session, and the studio that partners with the hotel is outstanding. We were even able to use the hotel's beautiful pond and garden for the shoot. Throughout our stay, communication with the staff was top-notch. They reached out proactively to make sure every activity was perfectly planned and every request was met. Our stay at the Four Seasons Kyoto was one of the most memorable parts of our entire trip to Japan, and we cannot wait to return!”

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