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Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a view of cherry blossoms through large windows.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$2,127
6 Oct - 7 Oct

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7 Seikanji Ryozan-Cho, Higashiyama-Ward, Kyoto, 6050861
  • Place, Kodai-ji Temple
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Hokanji Temple
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Serenity King

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and a small table, a bathtub, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

Serenity King

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a dining table, and a small kitchen area.

Serenity Twin

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.

Grand Serenity King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, and a view of the city.

Grand Serenity Twin

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Wellbeing Sanctuary King

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a view of the city.

Wellbeing Sanctuary King

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bed, and a view of a cityscape.

Wellbeing Sanctuary Twin

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Onsen Retreat King

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a view of greenery outside.

Onsen Retreat King

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Onsen Retreat Twin

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sitting area, and a bathroom with a bathtub and sink.

Onsen Retreat Twin

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Grand Onsen Retreat King

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a bathroom with a large mirror.

Grand Onsen Retreat King

  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Grand Onsen Retreat Twin

  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Banyan Onsen Retreat King

A modern interior with a kitchen area, a dining space, and a view of greenery outside.

Banyan Onsen Retreat King

  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Kyoto

A luxury stay in Kyoto awaits you at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find popular places like Kiyomizu Temple and Yasaka Shrine. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free self-parking. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages, Thai massages and body wraps along with access to the hot springs/mineral springs and sauna. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a 24-hour gym. Each morning Japanese breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Within a 20-minute walk of this 5-property class Higashiyama Ward hotel, attractions include Shijo Street and Pontocho Alley.

What's nearby

  • Kodai-ji Temple - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hokanji Temple - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Maruyama Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Higashiyama Station - 3 min drive
  • Gion-shijo Station - 19 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪MACCHA HOUSE 京都産寧坂 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪阿古屋茶屋 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪奥丹 清水店 (Tofuokutan) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪French cafe CHASEN 高台寺 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪釜座清水二年坂店 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto offers its guests a full-service spa, hot springs, and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The luxury Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto also features a garden, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 5-star Kyoto hotel is smoke free.

  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. 52-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 6 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, Thai massages, body wraps and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with hot springs/mineral springs, a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath. This service features separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM. There are indoor/outdoor hot springs open between 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 41°F.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: JPY 7,000 for adults and JPY 3,500 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor/outdoor hot spring

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot springs open from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 5 ºC
  • Indoor/outdoor hot spring
  • Public bath open from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Public outdoor bath (no minerals)
  • Sauna
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • Lift (99 centimetre wide door)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 52-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: from approximately JPY 7000 for adults and from JPY 3500 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and cash.

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Guests with tattoos will be required to follow specific instructions when using the on-site public bathing facilities; more details are available at check-in.

Property is also known as

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto Hotel

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto Kyoto

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto?

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto?

As of 17 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto on 6 Oct 2026 start from NZ$2,127, 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 parking available at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto?

Yep, Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 6 spaces per unit).

Is there a spa on site at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto. It has a steam room, a sauna and hot springs. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments, as well as Thai massages.

Does Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto serve breakfast?

You bet, Japanese brekkie is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto?

No, Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto?

No, pets are not allowed.

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but very nice hotel. Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elliot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful time with my wife after spending 4 nights at the Banyan. Staff were warm and welcoming, room was beautiful, clean and spacious. Will be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

chi ho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Japanese style Breakfast is excellent and Delicious
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous onsen and property. Flawless service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

myeongsoo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most incredible stay! Everything was impeccable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was quiet, spacious and clean. Amenities are good. Especially, the spa, breakfast and dinner are awesome. Staffs are well trained and professional. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Viktoriya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto was exceptional (4 nights). The hotel is beautifully designed and practically brand new. We loved that guests could choose from two different styles of yukata to wear during their stay. The breakfast was delicious (there are three options for breakfast and you can mix a match), the staff was incredibly attentive and welcoming, and our room was spacious, spotless, and equipped with excellent amenities. We had a wonderful experience and would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

silvio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique hotel, beautiful room only thing they need to improved little bit of breakfast . But everything else very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yin Man

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great with the hotel - except - (1) long walk uphill to get back to hotel after a day out, and - (2) if you are driving, the hotel’s small carpark is at the bottom of the hill, which means you’ll have to walk up that moderately steep slope to get back to hotel….which can be a good daily exercise….
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Banyan tree made our trip in Kyoto. The concierge and hotel staff were so helpful with planning and implementing my engagement plans, I can’t thank them enough. The hotel itself is stunning and the rooms are in keeping with a proper Ryoken with a modern twist. I highly recommend staying
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful hotel room with serene views! impeccable customer service. would stay at the hotel again in a heart beat.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oleg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional design, small but very nice bamboo garden
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

bita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully designed property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sedrak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

saud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional overall experience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
INCREDIBLE PEOPLE AND SERVICE.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff. Great location. Nice and new.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Rohit

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
For a 5 star hotel, the service is terrible. Don’t even step near the restaurant. The concierge is also pretty useless.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxury hotel overlooking Kyoto. Newly built 12 months ago so everthing was well maintained. Short walk to restaurants. Many close at 8pm due to local rules. We wanted a relaxing place to spend our last few nights after a busy tour of Japan. This hotel was great for that.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dongwook

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is impeccably designed and constructed, with an outstanding location. Nevertheless, the most memorable aspect of our stay was the exceptional service provided by the hotel staff. Every member of the team greeted us warmly, demonstrated genuine friendliness, and consistently went out of their way to ensure guests were comfortable and well cared for. Our experience at this hotel surpassed expectations, and I look forward to returning soon with my mother. Thank you very much for your wonderful hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A gem perfectly placed along a bamboo forest

My favorite part of my 21 day journey was Kyoto and the Banyan Tree Higashiyama. The hotel was perfectly located and the check in was enjoyable. My room was stunning and a wonderful refuge after spending the day waking and hiking around the sacred temples of Kyoto. I liked how I could customize my room with the screens and the different lighting options in the room. Breakfast was perfectly presented each morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff treated us like VIP the moment we got out of the taxi and checked in. The check-in staff served us matcha and very fresh mochi confectionaries. The concierge, Yumi, in particular, went above and beyond to help us arrange our bullet train transportation after our stay to make our upcoming journey as seamless as possible. We could not be more grateful for her assistance. Our Grand Serenity room was beautiful. We appreciated the additional treats that were provided during turn down service. We also loved the essential oil selections to enhance the smell of our room. The bed in our room was the most comfortable we had on our 2 week trip in Asia. My husband and I felt like we were in zen heaven during our entire stay. The complimentary Japanese kaiseki breakfast at the onsite restaurant Ryozen was also a treat!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
This is a newer hotel. The location is a little difficult for walking to or from- taxis do not come by so we had to walk down to them each time. Think they haven’t found this hotel in the map yet. Room was lovely with fabulous views. The staff was what brought our rating of this hotel down, from the minute we arrived we felt unwelcome and staff was spotty the entire stay. I could say more, but we stayed at 2 other hotels during our visit to Kyoto and their service was impeccable. This hotel, from a service prospective, was far from a 5 star experience; or an experiences we’ve had at other Banyan properties
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, a true example of luxury with the attention to details that is the hallmark of high end Japanese hospitality. Rooms are spacious and perfectly cleaned (as is the whole hotel), great space a small natural spring onsen. Nicely located on the edge of Gion. I hope to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026