Around Kyoto Bunkyo University × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan

The gateway to the ancient capital, Hatoya Zuihoukaku, beloved for over 60 years in front of Kyoto Station, was reborn in May 2014 as the Japanese-style Hotel "Kyoto Yumoto Hatoya Zuihoukaku" featuring a natural Onsen large bath.

1-minute walk from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station. Experience one of the most magnesium-rich Onsen in The whole country, drawn from 1,100m underground on the premises, and enjoy it in its pure, additive-free state in the open-air baths of every Room. Relax and unwind in the serene, Japanese-modern Rooms, indulging in the Onsen as many times as you wish. After checking in at the exclusive lounge of the annex, which offers a borrowed landscape of the Higashiyama mountain range, enjoy a drink while gazing at the ever-changing Kamogawa River from the sky garden terrace with a footbath. On the top floor, the open-air bath features a 1.2m deep natural Onsen, rich in components that promote health and beauty, as well as a silky bath with microbubbles that gently envelop your body, offering exceptional skincare benefits. At Kappo Higashiyama, savor creative Kyoto kaiseki cuisine crafted with seasonal ingredients. From the exclusive sukiya-style gate of the annex, stroll through the alleyways, cross the Takase River, and find yourself in Pontocho or Gion in no time. The city itself is the attraction. Enjoy the heart of Kyoto while experiencing a high-quality private stay. Relish a "new Kyoto journey" that begins with a "new Property."

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto is located next to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, on a hillside in Kyoto’s Gion and Higashiyama area. This 52-room Hotel opened in August 2024. Surrounded by a bamboo grove and set within a sanctuary rich in nature, it features natural Onsen. While within walking distance of Gion’s major attractions, you can still enjoy a quiet stay away from the crowds. The architecture is design-supervised by Kengo Kuma, blending a Noh-inspired stage concept with traditional Japanese craftsmanship and a modern, natural aesthetic. With a variety of room types—including rooms with panoramic views over Kyoto and rooms with private natural Onsen—this Hotel offers a truly one-of-a-kind, unforgettable stay.

Hankyu Line "Kyoto Kawaramachi Station" is a 1-minute walk, and Keihan "Gion Shijo Station" is a 4-minute walk, offering an excellent location. Shijo Kawaramachi, Gion, Pontocho, Kiyamachi, and Takashimaya are all within walking distance. At the "Sky Terrace," enjoy a drink while soaking your feet in the Onsen foot bath and admiring the Higashiyama mountain range. Experience the standing infinity bath with all your senses at the open-air Onsen bath on the top floor. The Kyoto Kaiseki breakfast box "Treasure Box of the Ancient Capital" can be enjoyed in your Room or on the rooftop terrace.