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The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

Kyoto, Japan

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

Once an enclave of patrician villas and later a residence for wealthy merchants, the site of the Ritz-Carlton Kyoto is steeped in the history of the Kamogawa riverbanks at Nijo-Ohashi. A modern architectural interpretation of grand Japanese residences, its spaces open onto inner courtyards and are segmented by partitions of wood, glass, or washi paper, orchestrating a special perspective on the former imperial capital. A four-storey cascade connects the communal areas, private quarters, restaurants, and spa pools. In a celebration of contrast, the Italian dining experience at La Locanda unfolds within the oldest part of the residence, Ebisugawa-tei, part of Denzaburo Fujita’s original 1908 residence, which has been fully integrated into the hotel.

Accommodations

What we like

The Comfort

The Tsukimi Suite, a true penthouse with its own terrace in the heart of the ancient Japanese capital.

The Flavour

At Kaiseki Mizuki, Wagyu Shabu-Shabu, unmistakably Japanese.

The Cocktail

A delicately reworked Pickled Mojito, courtesy of the bar’s mixological expertise.

Location

Address

KAMOGAWA NIJO-OHASHI HOTORI, NAKAGYO-KU, KYOTO, JAPAN

604-0902 Kyoto, Japan

Airport

An hour and a half from Kansai International Airport by private transfer.

Kamogawa riverbank

Pontocho and Gion, ten minutes away on foot. The Higashiyama temples across the river.

At a glance

Public areas: free

In room: free

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