This hotel, part of the famous Hyatt luxury accommodation chain, is one of our favorite options. Located in the eastern side of Kyoto, the Hyatt is close to the Higashiyama Mountains, the celebrated Sanjusangendo Temple and a variety of other points of interest.
Rooms are decorated in a fresh, contemporary Japanese style, with each boasting a unique display of traditional kimono fabric.
Amenities include a beautiful spa and fitness center, and a number of excellent, stylish restaurants offering both Japanese and Western cuisine. After a busy day of sightseeing it will be nice to relax and unwind in the spa and enjoy the dining options that the Hyatt has to offer.
OUR OPINION:
A welcome addition to Kyoto’s luxury hotel market, offering smart and convenient accommodation in town.
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Rooms
The rooms at the Hyatt Regency have lovely Japanese touches throughout, such as kimono fabric headboards. These inviting guest rooms and suites provide amenities to make your stay enjoyable including flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi and nice bathrooms with deep bathtubs for complete relaxation. The views either overlook the Kyoto National Museum or the hotel's central Japanese garden, which dates back several hundred years, with the building constructed around it. Rooms range from simpler standard options to deluxe and executive suites.
Location
The Hyatt is very conveniently located in the eastern part of Kyoto, just a five-minute walk from the Keihan Shichijo Station or a five-minute car journey from the main JR Kyoto Station. There are also a number of famous temples in the area, including Sanjusangendo Temple and Chishakuin Temple. Located directly across the street is the Kyoto National Museum.
Food and drink
The Hyatt has some of the best options for hotel drinking and dining. Cuisine includes Japanese style dining as well as a variety of Western options. Each restaurant has its own unique feel and the open kitchens add to the enjoyable dining experience. The restaurants range from light meals, pastry boutiques, grills, Italian, to traditional Kyoto style Japanese dining. The bars and lounges all have a uniquely Kyoto feel making this Hyatt different from any others.
Facilities and activities
The Hyatt has great fitness and spa options. Riraku Spa offers treatments and massages with Eastern and Western influences. The gym is free of charge but wet areas including sauna and relaxation are an additional fee. At an additional rate you can join in relaxation yoga classes.
Tour ideas in Kyoto
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Hyatt Regency as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.
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Dinner with Maiko Performance ![A Maiko and a Geiko during the Geisha Night at the Gion Hatanaka]()
Dinner with Maiko Performance
Dinner with Maiko Performance
Maiko are trainee Geisha (Geiko in Kyoto dialect) who train for six years before becoming fully fledged Geisha. They learn skills such as dance, singing, instrument playing as well as how to entertain guests with conversation.
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Geisha District Walk ![Romon Gate, Fushimi Inari, Kyoto]()
Geisha District Walk
Geisha District Walk
Explore around the Gion district and other parts of Kyoto to help shed some light on the exclusive and mysterious world of the Geisha and other aspects of Japanese culture.
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Kyoto Cultural Experience ![Ikebana flower arrangement]()
Kyoto Cultural Experience
Kyoto Cultural Experience
Take the opportunity to learn more about a traditional Japanese pastime of your choice. These courses are instigated and run by the Women's Association of Kyoto and you will visit the home of one of the members.
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Kyoto and nearby places
- Nara 22 miles away
- Osaka 26 miles away
- Mount Koya 56 miles away
- Kinosaki Onsen 70 miles away
- Tottori 95 miles away
- Tokushima 95 miles away
- Shirakawago 109 miles away
- Naoshima 108 miles away
- Takamatsu 108 miles away
- Tsumago 111 miles away