Opened in February 2014, this luxury 5-star hotel features high-standard services and guestrooms that are among the most spacious in Kyoto. Guests may enjoy complimentary use of the indoor swimming pool and the fitness center during their stay. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto is located right along the Kamogawa River, offering iconic Kyoto views. Kyoto Shiyakushomae Subway Station is just a 3-minute walk away, while JR Kyoto Station can be reached within a 10-minute subway ride. Nijo-jo Castle, one of the World Heritage Sites, is a 3-minute subway ride from the hotel. Featuring traditional Kyoto esthetics and sophisticated elegance, each room is fitted with a large flat-screen TV, a Blu-ray player and a Nespresso coffee maker. The private bathroom comes with a rain shower, a bath tub and a mini LED TV. While staying at the hotel, guests can feel rejuvenated with massage treatments at the spa or enjoy workouts at the 24-hour gym. A 24-hour front desk and concierge services are offered. The business center is also available 24 hours. La Locanda restaurant serves colorful Italian dishes featuring select ingredients from all over the world. Delicately prepared Japanese kaiseki multi-course meals and sushi can be savored at Mizuki restaurant. Pierre Hermé Paris offers delicious French sweets including macaroons.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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The Ritz-Carlton Company, L.L.C
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Property highlights

  • Located in the heart of Kyoto, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Asian, American, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Anonymous
United States United States
The property is beautiful. Staff are fantastic and so helpful and friendly. The gym and spa are also great. We weightlift and they had more than the usual equipment for a hotel so that was nice. The bar and restaurants are also really good. We...
Peter
Germany Germany
Fantastic Service, everybody was very attentive, perfect location, beautiful SPA
Shayne
South Africa South Africa
Small boutique hotel. Very good service and great swimming pool and saunas.
Frances
United States United States
The exceptional staff, especially Megumi san from the activities dept!
Tomomi
Japan Japan
スタッフみなさんとても親切にしてくださり、対応も早い。子供のアクティビティもあり最高の滞在になりました。コンシェルジュの方に夕食のお店を手配していただいたのですが、レスポンスも早くとてもスムーズ決まってありがたかったです。
Mohri
Japan Japan
きめ細やかでいて,まったく嫌味のない快適なサービスクオリティに満足している。ホスピタリティを重んじマニュアル化されたサービスレベルを超えた,個々の気持ちが伝わってくるところが,他のホテルとの違いかと感じた。

Hotel area info

Restaurants

5 Restaurants On Site
Mizuki
  • Cuisine
    Japanese
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional
La Locanda
  • Cuisine
    Italian
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
The Lobby Lounge
  • Cuisine
    European
  • Open for
    Brunch • High tea
  • Ambience
    Modern
THE BAR
  • Open for
    Cocktail hour
PIERRE HERMÉ PARIS BOUTIQUE
  • Cuisine
    French
  • Ambience
    Modern

Amenities of The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private Parking
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Fitness center
  • 5 restaurants
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
¥15,180 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
¥15,180 per person, per night

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

Please be informed that our SPA will undergo scheduled maintenance.

Swimming Pool and Saunas: From Jan 26–31, 2026 until 3 p.m. on Jan 31.

Hot Tub: All day on Jan 29, 2026.

An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

FAQs about The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto