TOP5 Hotels and Ryokans in Higashiyama Area
If you love Kyoto, you should stay around the Higashiyama Area. Because the atmosphere is very much Kyoto as you expect. The location is not great access to public transportation, but there are many attractive spots within walking distance. You wouldn’t need to travel far.
 TOP1 Gion Hatanaka The ryokan is one of the amazing ryokans in Japan. This is a spectacular place to stay with attention to every detail. The experience is pure Japan and should be tried. Read more |
 TOP2 Saka Hotel Kyoto This is a nice boutique modern ryokan. There are 38 rooms only. If you love Kyoto like me, you should stay here. The location is definitely perfect. Also, there are many attractive spots within walking distance. Read more |
 TOP3 Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI This is a spectacular venue in Kyoto, especially a beautiful traditional garden. If you are looking for luxury sophisticated ryokans in Kyoto, you should stay here. Read more |
 TOP4 Jeugiya This is an amazing traditional villa in Kyoto. If you love Kyoto, you should stay here. Perhaps if you want to get an authentic machiya-style villa adventure in Kyoto, I would recommend it. Read more |
 TOP5 Yasaka Yutone Kyokoyado This is my cup of tea. If you want to get much of an immersive “Japanese traditional experience” as you expect, I would recommend it. This is like a hideaway for adults. The location is very much Kyoto. Read more |