The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Riverside sanctuary with attentive staff

Nestled in Downtown Kyoto's tranquil beauty, our full-service spa offers rejuvenating massages and facials. Unwind in the indoor pool or sauna before dining at Mizuki restaurant. Our garden provides a peaceful setting to plan adventures to nearby Pontocho Alley and Heian Shrine.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV. There is a large window offering a view of greenery outside.

Suite, 1 King Bed, River View, Corner (Corner)

  • City view
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A potted bonsai tree with a thick trunk and multiple branches, placed on a white surface.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table with a plant, and a view of a cityscape and mountains.

Grand Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door, and a small table with chairs outside.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Mountain View (Terrace)

  • Mountain view
  • 667 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large window offering a view of a garden and mountains.

Suite, 2 Twin Beds, Terrace, Garden View (Terrace)

  • Mountain view
  • 667 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A modern room with a sofa, a glass table, and a view of a cityscape and mountains.

Suite, 2 Twin Beds, City View, Corner (Corner)

  • City view
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a sofa, a dining table, and a chair.

Suite, 1 King Bed, River View, Corner (Corner)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a view, and a balcony with a cityscape view.

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

  • Mountain view
  • 1356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV. The room has large windows offering a view of greenery and mountains.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1506 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of greenery outside.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • City view
  • 699 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a radio, a wooden headboard, and a small seating area with a tray of tea cups.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of greenery outside.

Executive Suite, 2 Double Beds, River View

  • River view
  • 1356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View

  • City view
  • 667 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Grand Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table with a chair, and a view of the city and mountains.

Grand Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Kyoto, a neighborhood in Kyoto, The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto is near a metro station. Nishiki Market and Kyoto Imperial Palace are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Kyoto Municipal Zoo are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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Kamogawa Nijo-Ohashi Hotori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-0902

What's nearby

  • A traditional wooden building with a stone wall and a narrow water channel.
    Kiyamachi Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A canal flanked by lush greenery and a red bridge.
    Lake Biwa Canal
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A brightly lit urban street at night with illuminated buildings and a tree-lined sidewalk.
    Kawaramachi Street
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A street with red umbrellas and a restaurant with a sign in Japanese.
    Pontocho Alley
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A bustling indoor market with various shops and stalls.
    Nishiki Market
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Jingu-marutamachi Station
    6 min walk
  • Shiyakusho-mae Station
    6 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX)
    110 min drive

Restaurants

  • カヌレ
    4 min walk
  • たけむら
    2 min walk
  • 赤垣屋
    3 min walk
  • 水暉
    1 min walk
  • 鳳泉
    4 min walk

About this property

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

  • Luxury hotel near Kawaramachi Street
  • Pontocho Alley and Nishiki Market are located near The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, which provides a coffee shop/cafe, a Japanese garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Indulge in a Swedish massage, aromatherapy, and a body scrub at LA PRAIRIE SPA, the onsite spa. The on-site Japanese cuisine restaurant, Mizuki, offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An indoor pool
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
    • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and babysitting (surcharge)
    • Massage treatment rooms, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • Room features
  • All 134 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
  • More amenities include:
    • Frette Italian sheets and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
    • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
    • Recycling, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
  • The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto?

As of Nov 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto on Dec 9, 2026 start from $1,148, including 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.

Is The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for JPY 4000 per day.

What time is check-in at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto located?

Located in Downtown Kyoto, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Kiyamachi Street and Kawaramachi Street. Pontocho Alley and Shijo Street are also within 15 minutes. Shiyakusho-mae Station is 6 minutes by foot and Sanjo Keihan Station is 9 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

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 219 out of 263 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 263 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 263 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 263 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 263 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing hotel best location and staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing stay and service here!!! Amy was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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From check in to check out, everything was perfect. The breakfast choices were wonderful & the staff was so friendly. The rooms are large with lots of amenities as well. We loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel was the best we have seen in quite some time! Amazing facilities, food, service and location. Japanese service is the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Rooms a bit small, but the hotel and staff are wonderfull.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff and property are beautiful. First time in Kyoto but location is perfect for gion and other areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Though this 5 star hotel is pricy. It was worth it.! Beautiful hotel and property and all the staff extremely helpful and accommodating. Ive been spoiled. Made my visit to Japan more pleasant. Its also perfectly located on river. A great experience for my husband and I. Will cone back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Dry nice and central - service in restaurants somewhat questionable - lots get “lost in transaltion” Early morning cycle tour really great and worth doing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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A beautiful property combines the Japanese traditional charm with modern amenities and comfort. Staff exceptionally helpful and providing highest level of service. I cannot recommend this hotel enough .. it is an experience to be enjoyed
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent superb service by every single member of the staff . This particular ritz Carlton should be recategorized as a 7 star hotel (if there is not such a rating , one should be started) instead of 5 star. This property deserves all the praise and then some - especially their staff and service.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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In the true Ritz-Carlton tradition, the R-C Kyoto upholds the highest standards of customer service and provides a 5 star facility. We asked for help from the concierge regarding a tour guide and what to see and he responded with great advice and helped us make a great connection.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff are very friendly and they remember your name
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The service was next level!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Exceptional stay. Nothing short of the standards I expect of a Ritz Carlton property in Japan.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The service and staff were the absolute best! I will definitely visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Truly exceptional- one of the best 5* hotels I’ve stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Still not sure how they did it, but it exceeded every expectation I had. It was the best experience I have had at a hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The Kyoto Ritz is a beautiful hotel. First class in every respect. Exactly what you would expect from a five star property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful. Great service
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Unbelievable. No better atmosphere, service or quality at any other hotel in Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

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Although we loved many aspects of this hotel, we were disappointed in the bedroom itself, which we found to be inadequate for two people. Firstly, the clothing storage space was grossly inadequate for two guests (largely because the coffee-maker / mini-bar occupied a disproportionate amount of space); secondly, we found that the bathroom affords an unusually scant degree of privacy. Furthermore, the only two English-language TV stations (CNN and BBC) kept switching to being dubbed in Japanese, and the front desk was not entirely helpful in resolving the situation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I will rate this hotel as 4.5 stars rather than perfect 5 stars. The minor complaints are the breakfast and the location. The Japanese breakfast here is not as flavorful as the one I have in Tokyo (another 5 stars hotel). The location is far away from high end shopping malls and the surrounding area looks like a very average neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

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This hotel doesn’t have what other hotels have of this quality…they don’t have shuttles, they don’t have complimentary coffee or tea, or really Anything complimentary…this is a very formal hotel, we will not stay here again very disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Las personas del staff son los más amables del mundo. MIDORI muchas gracias por llevar el peluche "gucci" que olvidó mi hija hasta Osaka. Muchas gracias por todas sus atenciones. Esperamos volver a verlos pronto.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Hidden gem
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024