Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto Hotel
Seikanji Ryozancho, Higashiyama, Kyoto
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Vibe
Tucked against Higashiyama’s bamboo groves, Kengo Kuma's wooden hillside retreat centers around an authentic Noh stage.
“Hillside onsen sanctuary”
Private cypress onsen baths in rooms, evening turndown rituals, and dedicated tea service on arrival.
Kengo Kuma architecture featuring a dedicated wooden Noh stage overlooking quiet hillside bamboo groves.
Natural hot spring waters feeding private cypress tubs, paired with traditional herbal body treatments.
On a secluded Higashiyama hillside beside Kiyomizu-dera and bamboo groves
Rooms
Cypress-scented suites feature private natural hot spring baths overlooking quiet mountain foliage.
Backstory
Architect Kengo Kuma designed the hillside sanctuary in 2024, integrating traditional Japanese woodwork into the surrounding forest.
Wellness
Hot spring waters feed room baths, while signature spa therapies draw on traditional Asian wellness practices.
The neighborhood
Kiyomizu-dera is a short walk away, yet only the rustle of bamboo groves breaks the quiet.
“Travelers visit Kyoto for peaceful landscapes and traditional Japanese culture, and the Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto serves up both in ample measure.”
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