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EMPTYJET RecommendEMPTYJET rank #189

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

Second band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.

4,343 guest reviews analysed

Kamogawa Nijo-Ohashi Hotori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-0902, Japan

Part of theThe Ritz-CarltonCollection

Distinctions

EMPTYJET Consensus

93.3 / 100

Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.

Analysed from 4,343 guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Trip.com and Booking.com.

Most noted: rooms.

Best for

  • couples
  • wellness
  • food & wine
  • business

About The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto offers 134 rooms in an exact Kyoto location. Guests have access to TEMPURA MIZUKI for Japanese cuisine and La Locanda for Italian dining. The property is home to Asia’s first LA PRAIRIE SPA hotel spa, alongside an indoor pool, fitness centre, and business centre. Additional amenities include 24-hour room service, concierge, and valet parking.

The hotel holds a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating for 2026 and is listed in La Liste’s Top 1000 Hotels with a score of 98.5/100. These recognitions highlight its commitment to high service standards and quality experiences in Kyoto.

Why it stands out

EMPTYJET lists The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto as an EMPTYJET property for its exact Kyoto location, Forbes Five-Star rating, La Liste Top 1000 recognition, and Asia’s first LA PRAIRIE SPA hotel spa. The presence of multiple restaurants and comprehensive amenities further support its selection.

Key facts

Official classification
5-star (google_maps)
Keys
134 rooms
Brand
The Ritz-Carlton
Check-in / out
15:00 / 12:00
Architecture
Built on a site favored by Japanese nobility since the 17th century, The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto continues a legacy of quiet luxury.
Type
City, Wellness

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Swimming pool — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Indoor Pool

Dining

  • Fine dining — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Restaurant On-Site
  • Multiple restaurants — TEMPURA MIZUKI; La Locanda
  • 24-hour room service — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Room Service

Services

  • Concierge — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Concierge
  • Valet parking — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Valet Dry Cleaning
  • Business centre — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Business Center

Wellness

  • Spa — Immerse yourself in Asia’s first LA PRAIRIE SPA hotel spa
  • Fitness centre — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Fitness Center

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
TEMPURA MIZUKI — Japanese
Restaurant
La Locanda — Italian

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Spa
LA PRAIRIE SPA — Asia’s first LA PRAIRIE SPA hotel spa

Awards & affiliations

Location

35.0139, 135.7709
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