Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto
7 Seikanji Ryozan-Cho, Higashiyama-Ward Kyoto, 605-0861 Japan Show on Map
Highlights
Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto – A Serene Sanctuary Rooted in Cultural Heritage. Nestled on a tranquil hillside in Kyoto’s historic Higashiyama district, just moments from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto is a refined sanctuary where timeless heritage meets natural beauty. Surrounded by a lush bamboo forest, the resort offers 52 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, some featuring private natural Onsen, blending traditional Japanese design with contemporary comfort and panoramic views of the city or serene gardens. Guests can rejuvenate at the award-winning Banyan Tree Spa, where hot spring rituals harmonize with Japanese-inspired healing practices. Seasonal, locally sourced cuisine is showcased at RYOZEN, while BAR RYOZEN presents curated selections of artisanal sake and Japanese whisky. The Bamboo Pavilion offers immersive cultural experiences, connecting guests with Kyoto’s craftsmanship and traditions. With understated elegance and a deep sense of place, the resort invites guests to discover Kyoto in its most authentic form.
At a Glance
| Address | 7 Seikanji Ryozan-Cho, Higashiyama-Ward Kyoto, 605-0861 Japan |
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| Rooms | 52 |
| Check-in | 3:00 PM |
| Check-out | 12:00 Noon |
| Nearest airport | Osaka [Kansai Airport], Japan — 60 miles |
| Dining and bars | Ryozen · BAR RYOZEN |
Service & Amenities
Facilities
- Fitness Center
- Spa
Exclusive Waterways Cruise Perks
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Complimentary Breakfast for Two Daily
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$100USD Hotel Credit, per room, per stay (Valid for spa or food & beverage)
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Welcome Amenity
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Room & Suite Upgrade at Check-In*
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Early Check-In*
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Late Check-Out*
*Based on availability.
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Dining
Ryozen
Focus on fresh, seasonal, local ingredients. Enjoy a variety of dining experiences, including a Japanese Kappo course menu and presentations at a counter chef table with a grill.
BAR RYOZEN
A unique experience to sample local sake at the bar while listening to the story of rice. From 5:00pm – 11:00pm.
Rooms & Suites
Serenity Accommodations
Serenity King - 538-592 sqft (Garden Views) The Serenity Room is beautifully decorated and offers a relaxing retreat for business and leisure travelers. It provides 538-592 sqft of inviting space, featuring a tatami mat floor, a sitting area with a garden view, a comfortable sofa, a coffee machine, a separate walk-in shower, and a bathroom with a wooden soaking bathtub. The luxurious King-Size bed, which comes with 100% cotton bed linens, ensures a peaceful and comfortable sleep experience. Serenity Twin - 538-592 sqft (Garden Views) The Serenity Twin offers 538-592 sqft of inviting space, thoughtfully designed with tatami mat flooring and a serene sitting area that overlooks the garden. Unwind on the comfortable sofa or rejuvenate with a relaxing soak in the traditional wooden soaking tub. The room’s luxurious twin beds come with 100% cotton linens to ensure a restful night’s sleep. Other amenities of our Serenity Twin and other Kyoto hotel rooms include a coffee machine and a separate walk-in shower.
Grand Serenity Accommodations
Grand Serenity King - 538-592 sqft (Garden or City Views) The Grand-Serenity Room provides a spacious and inviting area of 538-592 sqft that combines the design elements of Japanese and Western styles. It features contemporary furnishings that offer business and leisure travelers a relaxing retreat. The luxurious King-Size bed is equipped with 100% cotton bed linens, ensuring a peaceful and comfortable sleeping experience. The room boasts a tatami mat floor, a sitting area that provides either garden or city views, a comfy sofa perfect for relaxation, a coffee machine, a separate walk-in shower, and a bathroom with a wooden soaking bathtub. Grand Serenity Twin - 538-678 sqft (Garden or City Views) The Grand-Serenity Room provides a spacious and inviting area of 538-678 sqft that combines the design elements of Japanese and Western styles. It features contemporary furnishings that offer business and leisure travelers a relaxing retreat. The luxurious two twin beds are equipped with 100% cotton bed linens, ensuring a peaceful and comfortable sleeping experience. The room boasts a tatami mat floor, a sitting area that provides either garden or city views, a comfy sofa perfect for relaxation, a coffee machine, a separate walk-in shower, and a bathroom with a wooden soaking bathtub.
Wellbeing Sanctuary Accommodations
Wellbeing Sanctuary King - 592 sqft (City Views) This spacious room measures 592 sqft and boasts modern interiors. It features a comfortable King-size bed, window walls that offer breathtaking city views, a cozy sofa for ultimate relaxation, a sitting area, and selected tea. The bathroom comes with a wooden soaking bathtub and a separate walk-in shower. You will also find personal yoga mats and exercise bands in the room for private practice. This stunning room offers a tranquil journey that will leave you feeling rejuvenated. Wellbeing Sanctuary Twin - 592 sqft (City Views) This spacious room measures 538-592 sqft and boasts modern interiors. It features two comfortable twin beds, window walls that offer breathtaking city views, a cozy sofa for ultimate relaxation, a sitting area, and selected tea. The bathroom comes with a wooden soaking bathtub and a separate walk-in shower. You will also find personal yoga mats and exercise bands in the room for private practice. This stunning room offers a tranquil journey that will leave you feeling rejuvenated.
Onsen Retreat Accommodations
Onsen Retreat King - 592 sqft (Garden View) Onsen Retreats are situated on the second floor and offer refined accommodations with a private natural Onsen. Each Onsen Retreat showcases a tatami mat floor, a sitting area, a comfortable sofa, a coffee machine, and a bathroom with a wooden soaking bathtub. The lavish King-Size bed is equipped with 100% cotton bed linens, ensuring a tranquil and comfortable sleep experience. Onsen Retreat Twin - 592 sqft (Garden View) Onsen Retreats are situated on the second floor and offer refined accommodations with a private natural Onsen. Each Onsen Retreat showcases a tatami mat floor, a sitting area, a comfortable sofa, a coffee machine, and a bathroom with a wooden soaking bathtub. The lavish two twin beds are equipped with 100% cotton bed linens, ensuring a tranquil and comfortable sleep experience.
Grand Onsen Retreat Accommodations
Grand Onsen Retreat King - 629 sqft (Garden View) The Grand Onsen Retreat provides a spacious and inviting area of 629 sqft that combines the design elements of Japanese and Western styles with private natural Onsen. It features contemporary furnishings that offer business and leisure travelers a relaxing retreat. The luxurious King-Size bed is equipped with 100% cotton bed linens, ensuring a peaceful and comfortable sleeping experience. The room boasts a tatami mat floor, a cozy sitting area, a comfy sofa perfect for relaxation, a coffee machine, and a bathroom with a wooden soaking bathtub. Grand Onsen Retreat Twin - 607 sqft (Garden View) The Grand Onsen Retreat provides a spacious and inviting area of 629 sqft that combines the design elements of Japanese and Western styles with private natural Onsen. It features contemporary furnishings that offer a relaxing retreat for business and leisure travelers. The luxurious two twin beds are equipped with 100% cotton bed linens, ensuring a peaceful and comfortable sleeping experience. The room boasts a tatami mat floor, a comfortable sitting area, a comfortable sofa perfect for relaxation, a coffee machine, and a bathroom with a wooden soaking bathtub.
Banyan Onsen Retreat
Banyan Onsen Retreat King - 801 sqft (Garden View) For those seeking more spacious accommodations with a private natural Onsen, Banyan Onsen Retreat provides 801 sqft of living space with a lavish King-Size Bed equipped with 100% cotton bed linens, ensuring a tranquil and comfortable sleep experience. The room features a tatami mat floor, a sitting area with magnificent views, a comfortable sofa perfect for relaxation, a coffee machine, a separate walk-in shower, and a bathroom with a wooden soaking bathtub.
Nearest Services
Airports
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Osaka [Kansai Airport], Japan60 mi


