Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
A resort-style hotel in Higashiyama, built around an 800-year-old pond garden.
Four Seasons Kyoto is built around Shakusui-en, an 800-year-old pond garden from the Heian period. It feels like a resort, set back from the crowds in the Higashiyama district. Rooms use washi lamps and fusuma screens, and two-bedroom residences suit families. Sushi Ginza Onodera serves Edomae omakase, and the FUJU lounge pours matcha and sake beside the pond. The spa and indoor pool are among the best in Kyoto, and the tea house is a quiet highlight.
What guests say
Guests describe a calm, upscale stay with spacious rooms, often upgraded, overlooking the garden or the city. Staff are warm and proactive, with touches such as taxi cards and a suite for a late departure. Breakfast is praised for its range. A few found the gym small and some décor dated.
Guest highlights
- One family said the breakfast buffet was outstanding and the pool was a favourite.
- A guest found the inner garden so peaceful they called it the most beautiful hotel they have stayed at.
Summarised from feedback shared by guests who booked through Fora advisors.
Advisor notes
Advisors like the residences and children's touches for families, but note that most outings need a taxi.
Good to know
- Most sightseeing is a short taxi ride rather than a walk.
- Some advisors find the décor more Western than Kyoto.
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto: quick answers
What benefits come with booking Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto through The Travel Fellowship?
When you book Four Seasons through Fora, you will enjoy exclusive Four Seasons Preferred Partner benefits. I confirm what applies to your dates before you book, and there is no booking fee.
Who is Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto best for?
A resort-style hotel in Higashiyama, built around an 800-year-old pond garden. Best for: families, garden views and spa.
What should I know before booking Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto?
Most sightseeing is a short taxi ride rather than a walk. Some advisors find the décor more Western than Kyoto.
Where is Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto?
445-3 Myohoin Maekawa-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0932, Japan.
Updated November 2026
Hotel location
445-3 Myohoin Maekawa-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0932
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