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Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

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Luxury
VIP Access
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Temple sanctuary in Higashiyama

Serene pathways wind through sacred temples, creating a peaceful retreat near your room. The spa offers rejuvenating treatments after hiking Kyoto's historic surroundings. Each morning, breakfast awaits before you explore nearby Kiyomizu Temple and Yasaka Shrine.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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Serenity King

Serenity King

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Serenity Twin

Serenity Twin

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Grand Serenity King

Grand Serenity King

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Serenity Twin

Grand Serenity Twin

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Wellbeing Sanctuary King

Wellbeing Sanctuary King

  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Wellbeing Sanctuary Twin

Wellbeing Sanctuary Twin

  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Onsen Retreat King

Onsen Retreat King

  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Onsen Retreat Twin

Onsen Retreat Twin

  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Grand Onsen Retreat King

Grand Onsen Retreat King

  • 629 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Onsen Retreat Twin

Grand Onsen Retreat Twin

  • 629 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Banyan Onsen Retreat King

Banyan Onsen Retreat King

  • 801 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Higashiyama Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Yasaka Shrine and Nishiki Market are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Kyoto Municipal Zoo and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
Map
7 Seikanji Ryozan-Cho, Higashiyama-Ward, Kyoto, 6050861

What's nearby

  • Three-Year Slope
    Three-Year Slope
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kodai-ji Temple
    Kodai-ji Temple
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    Kiyomizu Temple
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Yasaka Shrine
    Yasaka Shrine
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hokanji Temple
    6 min walk - 0.5 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 near Kiyomizu Temple
Close to Yasaka Shrine and Pontocho Alley, Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto provides free Japanese breakfast, an indoor public bath (no minerals), and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the indoor/outdoor hot springs or sauna, and indulge in a body scrub, a body treatment, or a deep-tissue massage. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Hot springs on site, massage treatment rooms, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 52 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and free toiletries
  • 52-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 6 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 crib
  • 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 - 41 ºF
  • 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

  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • 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

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
Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto?

As of May 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto on Jun 1, 2026 start from CA $1,090, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto located?

Located in Higashiyama Ward, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Three-Year Slope and Kiyomizu Temple. Yasaka Shrine and Shijo Street are also within 15 minutes. Higashiyama Station is 22 minutes by foot and Sanjo Keihan Station is 24 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Banyan tree made our trip in Kyoto. The concierge and hotel staff were so helpful with planning and implementing my engagement plans, I can’t thank them enough. The hotel itself is stunning and the rooms are in keeping with a proper Ryoken with a modern twist. I highly recommend staying
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful hotel room with serene views! impeccable customer service. would stay at the hotel again in a heart beat.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Oleg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional design, small but very nice bamboo garden
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
INCREDIBLE PEOPLE AND SERVICE.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff. Great location. Nice and new.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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
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6/10 Okay

Stephanie

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
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

chi ho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Japanese style Breakfast is excellent and Delicious
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

myeongsoo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most incredible stay! Everything was impeccable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

saud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional overall experience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

bita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully designed property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sedrak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dongwook

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
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10/10 Excellent

PAK CHEUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
我係入住當日先即時有Special request，酒店職員都能夠完全做到。盡心盡力。營造賓至如歸嘅感覺我下次再嚟京都都會想再住
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Koji

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

景色最高、ルームサービスダメ

ルームサービスが最悪 メニューが少ない、おいしくない、遅い
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

4박 후기

최근 오픈한 호텔로, 반얀트리 브랜드에 대한 기대치를 충족하기에는 다소 부족한 부분이 있었습니다. 직원들은 대체로 친절했으나, 5성급 특급 호텔에서 기대되는 세심하고 전문적인 서비스 수준과는 거리가 있었습니다. 레스토랑의 식사는 무난한 편에 그쳤으며, 인룸 다이닝 메뉴는 선택의 폭이 매우 제한적이었습니다. 리조트형 시설이 아닌 만큼 공용 온천장은 크기가 작고 다만 객실과 온천장 이동은 편리한 동선이였습니다. 온천 객실은 일반 객실과 구분되니 예약시 사전 확인이 필수적입니다. 피트니스 센터 역시 공간이 협소하고 답답하게 느껴졌습니다. 넓은 로비 공간 외에는 눈에 띄는 특징이 없었으며, 객실 수가 적어 조용하긴 하지만 호텔 내부 공간이 전반적으로 좁아 여유로운 분위기를 기대하기 어려웠습니다. 객실은 지나치게 건조하여, 가습 효과를 위해 욕조에 물을 받아도 큰 효과가 없었고, 난방기를 꺼도 여전히 건조했습니다. 특히 숙면 후 목이 따가울 정도로 불편함이 있었습니다. 호텔의 가장 큰 장점은 청수사 인근에 위치해 고즈넉한 분위기를 즐길 수 있다는 점이지만, 다른 지역으로의 접근성이 떨어지고, 주변에 편의시설이 부족해 불편했습니다. 또한, 교토 택시 기사들조차 위치를 잘 몰라 Park Hyatt를 기준으로 설명해야만 찾아갈 수 있었습니다. 다만, 오픈 초기 호텔답게 모든 시설이 매우 깨끗하고 청결했던 점은 인상적이었습니다.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Noriko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Takahiro

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ludvik

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Meng

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

hannah

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025