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Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

5.0 star property

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Wellbeing Sanctuary King
Onsen Retreat King
Garden

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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7 Seikanji Ryozan-Cho, Higashiyama-Ward, Kyoto, 6050861
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kodai-ji Temple
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Hokanji Temple
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Serenity King

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Serenity Twin

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Grand Serenity King

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Grand Serenity Twin

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Wellbeing Sanctuary King

Wellbeing Sanctuary King

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Wellbeing Sanctuary Twin

Wellbeing Sanctuary Twin

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Onsen Retreat King

Onsen Retreat King

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Onsen Retreat Twin

Onsen Retreat Twin

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Grand Onsen Retreat King

Grand Onsen Retreat King

  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Onsen Retreat Twin

Grand Onsen Retreat Twin

  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Banyan Onsen Retreat King

Banyan Onsen Retreat King

  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Kyoto

Located in Kyoto (Higashiyama Ward), Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto is within a 15-minute walk of Kiyomizu Temple and Yasaka Shrine. .This luxury hotel is 0.7 mi (1 km) from Shijo Street and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Nishiki Market.

What's nearby

  • Kiyomizu Temple - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kodai-ji Temple - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hokanji Temple - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hanamikoji Street - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Higashiyama Station - 3 min drive
  • Gion-shijo Station - 19 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪MACCHA HOUSE 京都産寧坂 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪French cafe CHASEN 高台寺 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪阿古屋茶屋 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Living Room - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

Luxury hotel with a full-service spa, 8-minute walk to Kiyomizu Temple
Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 52-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 6 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, Thai massages, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with hot springs/mineral springs, a sauna, and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals). This service features separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM. There are indoor/outdoor hot springs open between 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 41°F.

Make yourself at home in one of the 52 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and body treatments. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including hot springs and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
At Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary Japanese breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary Japanese breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit

Food and drink

  • Free Japanese breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor/outdoor hot spring

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot springs open from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 5 ºC
  • Indoor/outdoor hot spring
  • Public bath open from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Public outdoor bath (no minerals)
  • Sauna
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • Lift (99 centimetre wide door)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 52-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

Hot springs access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Guests with tattoos will be required to follow specific instructions when using the onsite public bathing facilities; more details are available at check-in

Property is also known as

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto Hotel
Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto Kyoto
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Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

hannah

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zekai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxury hotel overlooking Kyoto. Newly built 12 months ago so everthing was well maintained. Short walk to restaurants. Many close at 8pm due to local rules. We wanted a relaxing place to spend our last few nights after a busy tour of Japan. This hotel was great for that.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xuan Yu

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

saud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional overall experience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff treated us like VIP the moment we got out of the taxi and checked in. The check-in staff served us matcha and very fresh mochi confectionaries. The concierge, Yumi, in particular, went above and beyond to help us arrange our bullet train transportation after our stay to make our upcoming journey as seamless as possible. We could not be more grateful for her assistance. Our Grand Serenity room was beautiful. We appreciated the additional treats that were provided during turn down service. We also loved the essential oil selections to enhance the smell of our room. The bed in our room was the most comfortable we had on our 2 week trip in Asia. My husband and I felt like we were in zen heaven during our entire stay. The complimentary Japanese kaiseki breakfast at the onsite restaurant Ryozen was also a treat!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
INCREDIBLE PEOPLE AND SERVICE.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff. Great location. Nice and new.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

fabio

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A gem perfectly placed along a bamboo forest

My favorite part of my 21 day journey was Kyoto and the Banyan Tree Higashiyama. The hotel was perfectly located and the check in was enjoyable. My room was stunning and a wonderful refuge after spending the day waking and hiking around the sacred temples of Kyoto. I liked how I could customize my room with the screens and the different lighting options in the room. Breakfast was perfectly presented each morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
This is a newer hotel. The location is a little difficult for walking to or from- taxis do not come by so we had to walk down to them each time. Think they haven’t found this hotel in the map yet. Room was lovely with fabulous views. The staff was what brought our rating of this hotel down, from the minute we arrived we felt unwelcome and staff was spotty the entire stay. I could say more, but we stayed at 2 other hotels during our visit to Kyoto and their service was impeccable. This hotel, from a service prospective, was far from a 5 star experience; or an experiences we’ve had at other Banyan properties
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

DO KYUNG

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

bita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully designed property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KLAUS

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sedrak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dongwook, Fort Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is impeccably designed and constructed, with an outstanding location. Nevertheless, the most memorable aspect of our stay was the exceptional service provided by the hotel staff. Every member of the team greeted us warmly, demonstrated genuine friendliness, and consistently went out of their way to ensure guests were comfortable and well cared for. Our experience at this hotel surpassed expectations, and I look forward to returning soon with my mother. Thank you very much for your wonderful hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chijen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
muy bien ubicada y el servicio de primera
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ARATA

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

HSIAOTING

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

GWONHYEOK

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025