Serene and beautifully designed, this hotel offers a tranquil escape with modern Japanese touches and garden views. Delight in exquisite dining at MIZUKA restaurant, luxurious spa facilities, and impeccable service, all within walking distance to Kyoto's cultural attractions.
Located in Downtown Kyoto, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto is near a metro station. Nishiki Market and Kyoto Imperial Palace are notable landmarks, and travellers 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 the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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 massage, aromatherapy and a facial at LA PRAIRIE SPA, the on-site 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 hire and valet parking (surcharge)
An electric car charging station, express check-out and babysitting (surcharge)
A lift, massage treatment rooms and a ballroom
Room features
All 134 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
Frette Italian sheets and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Shower/bath combinations, free toiletries and hairdryers
Recycling, electric kettles and daily housekeeping
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
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.
How much does it cost to stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto?
As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto on 14 Nov 2026 start from HK$10,749, 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.
Is The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto?
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?
Checkout 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 selected 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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The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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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!
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.
Dry nice and central - service in restaurants somewhat questionable - lots get “lost in transaltion”
Early morning cycle tour really great and worth doing!!
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
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
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Wesley P
30 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.