A modern garden sanctuary draped in history
Sunlight peeks through the tall, slender stems of bamboo that lead you to our intimate sanctuary in Kyoto’s temple district. At our heart is the 800-year-old Shakusui-en, a pond garden that firmly grounds our contemporary Hotel – ranked the #1 Best Hotel in Japan 2023 by “DestinAsian” magazine – in tradition, artistry and natural beauty. Come morning, watch the sun illuminate the landscape outside your room’s floor-to-ceiling windows – cherry blossoms in spring, rich greenery in summer, vibrant red foliage in fall and snow-kissed mountain peaks in winter. Beguiling Kyoto keeps its secrets close. Let us show you where to find them.
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Maiko Performance
Enjoy a 10-minute live dance performance by a maiko (traditional apprentice geisha) and a photo session in our Lobby, available every Wednesday and Saturday at 5:30 pm from March 11 to May 31. After the performance, join us at Brasserie, The Lounge & Bar and Fuju for a maiko meet-and-greet.1 / 5Four Seasons Japan Collection
Four Seasons opens the door to matchless seasonal experiences in Tokyo and Kyoto, two iconic cities abloom with poetic springtime hues. Travel between the two centres in just over two hours on the world-famous Shinkansen bullet train – with the added reassurance of Four Seasons platform-to-platform service.2 / 5Unpacking List: The Kyoto Area
It’s not the things you take with you that define your journey; it’s the experiences you have and the memories you bring home. Explore our Hotel Manager’s five sensory “souvenirs.”3 / 5Local Gems that Can’t Be Missed
Insiders from Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto share their favourite spots to eat, drink, shop and play in the heart of Kyoto’s temple district.4 / 5A Collection of art
From Japanese paintings, Kyomizu potteries to the Washi paper art, feel the touch of Japanese artistry everywhere.5 / 5
Shakusui-en
Built some 800 years ago at the foot of a mountain in the scenic Higashiyama temple district, our 10,000-square-metre (100,000-square-foot), circuit-style ikeniwa, or pond garden, is a haven of quiet dignity – and one of the few remaining gardens created at the end of the Heian Period, the peak of Imperial Japan. Wander its tree- and water-lined paths and fill your soul with a resounding sense of peace.

Along with curated adventures in the city, immerse yourself in Kyoto’s traditions, cuisine and natural beauty right here at our urban Hotel.
Fanny Guibouret General Manager
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