The best spa hotels in Kyoto

Hey! Indulge in the ultimate pampering experience at one of these luxurious spa hotels. Designed to provide relaxation, rejuvenation, and tranquility, these properties offer an array of wellness services that range from massages and facials to yoga classes and meditation sessions. To make your search for the perfect spa hotel in in Kyoto easier, I've compiled this list of top-rated properties for your consideration. So sit back, relax, and explore your options - your ultimate wellness retreat awaits!

• 1 HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa Kyoto, Japan

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Kyoto. Located in Kyoto, 700 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum, HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is less than 1 km from the city centre and a 10-minute walk from Nijo Castle. A à la carte breakfast is available daily at the hotel. Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 1.8 km from HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa, while Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 2.6 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around 84150 JPY.

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• 2 Hyatt Regency Kyoto Kyoto, Japan

  

  Hotel. The stylish Hyatt Regency offers spacious rooms, free Wi-Fi at the lobby and 3 restaurants on just a 5-minute drive from Kyoto Station. It features a fitness centre, spa services and rental bicycles. Private parking is offered on site at an additional charge. The elegant rooms are decorated in light natural tones, and furnished with a 32-inch plasma TV, a DVD player and a safe. A minibar, nightwear and slippers are provided. Guests can treat themselves to shiatsu, acupuncture, aromatherapy and other treatments at Riraku Spa. The Kyoto Regency Hyatt offers a 24-hour concierge, a souvenir shop and baby-sitting services. Restaurant cafe 33 features cafe cuisine, while Touzan serves Japanese cuisine and Trattoria Sette offers Italian food. The Hyatt has a bar, a pastry shop and room service. The Hyatt Regency Kyoto is a 5-minute walk away from Shichijo Station. It is a less than 5-minute walk away from Kyoto National Museum and Sanjusangen-do Temple. From Kyoto Station, an express train can take guests to Kansai International Airport in 75 minutes. Limousine buses also depart from Kyoto Station for Osaka Itami Airport and the bus ride takes approximately 55 minutes. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 32442 JPY.

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• 3 The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto Kyoto, Japan

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Kyoto. Opened in February 2014, this luxury 5-star hotel boasts high-standard services and guestrooms that are among the most spacious in Kyoto. Guests may enjoy complimentary use of the indoor swimming pool and the fitness centre during their stay. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto is situated right along the Kamogawa River, offering iconic Kyoto views. Kyoto Shiyakushomae Subway Station is just a 3-minute walk away, while JR Kyoto Station can be reached within a 10-minute subway ride. Nijo-jo Castle, one of the World Heritage Sites, is a 3-minute subway ride from the hotel. Featuring traditional Kyoto aesthetics and sophisticated elegance, each room is fitted with a large flat-screen TV, a Blu-ray player and a Nespresso coffee maker. The en suite bathroom comes with a rain shower, a bath tub and a mini LED TV. While staying at the hotel, guests can feel rejuvenated with massage treatments at the spa or enjoy workouts at the 24-hour gym. A 24-hour front desk and concierge services are offered. The business centre is also available 24 hours. La Locanda restaurant serves colourful Italian dishes featuring select ingredients from all over the world. Delicately prepared Japanese kaiseki multi-course meals and sushi can be savoured at Mizuki restaurant. Pierre Hermé Paris offers delicious French sweets including macaroons. Guest review score 8.5

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• 4 Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto Kyoto, Japan

  

  Hotel. Open from 2016, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto boasts a sushi bar and a tea house by a pond in Shakusuien Japanese garden as well as a Western-style restaurant and a lounge. Kyoto Station is a 7-minute drive away. Free WiFi is provided throughout the hotel. Rooms at Kyoto Four Seasons Hotel feature a view, an iPad to access hotel services and a flat-screen TV with a DVD player and video on demand. A coffee maker and tea sets are provided in each room. The hotel offers spa facilities including an indoor swimming pool, 2 whirlpools, saunas, steam rooms and 7 spa treatment rooms. There is also a 24-hour fitness centre with a variety of equipment and machines. While overlooking the pond garden, guests can enjoy dishes prepared using Kyoto's local ingredients at The Brasserie. The Lounge serves pastries, coffees and teas. Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is 1 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 2 km from Tofuku-ji Temple. Kansai International Airport is a 75-minute train ride away. Guest review score 8.4

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• 5 Roku Kyoto, LXR Hotels & Resorts Kyoto, Japan

  

  Hotel. Set in Kyoto, 1.4 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple, Roku Kyoto, LXR Hotels & Resorts offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel has a shared lounge and a terrace. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Each room includes a kettle, while certain rooms here will provide you with a patio and others also provide guests with mountain views. At Roku Kyoto, LXR Hotels & Resorts every room has bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet, American and vegetarian options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving French cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options can also be requested. Roku Kyoto, LXR Hotels & Resorts offers 5-star accommodation with a hot spring bath. Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is 2.3 km from the hotel, while Nijo Castle is 4.3 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 50 km from Roku Kyoto, LXR Hotels & Resorts. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 9.8, rooms from around 90942 JPY.

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• 6 Dhawa Yura Kyoto - Banyan Tree Group Kyoto, Japan

  

  Hotel. Dhawa Yura Kyoto - Banyan Tree Group has a restaurant, free bikes, a fitness centre and bar in Kyoto. Among the facilities at this property are a concierge service and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a fridge, a minibar, a kettle, a bidet, slippers and a wardrobe. At the hotel the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at Dhawa Yura Kyoto - Banyan Tree Group can enjoy an American or an Asian breakfast. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Gion Shijo Station and Shoren-in Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 47 km from Dhawa Yura Kyoto - Banyan Tree Group. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 22000 JPY.

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• 7 Hotel Kanra Kyoto Kyoto, Japan

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Kyoto. Just a 12-minute walk from Kyoto Station, Hotel Kanra Kyoto is an entirely non-smoking hotel, offering spacious rooms and a mix of traditional Japanese, modern and Western decor. All guest rooms feature free WiFi access and Japanese tatami (woven-straw) flooring. Rooms feature a Japanese-style seating area and traditional Kyoto Kiyomizu-yaki ceramics. There is a wash basin, and the en suite bathroom comes with a wooden bathtub and free toiletries. The 24-hour front desk provides concierge services and free luggage storage. There is a drinks vending machine on site and bicycles can be rented for an additional fee. The hotel offers Teppanyaki and Italian cuisine, and a cafe featuring local seasonal ingredients. Japanese-style and Western set menus are offered for breakfast. Nishiki Market is 14-minutes away via train and walk, while the Gion area, Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Nijo Temple are all within a 15-minute drive. Fushimi Inari-Taisha Shrine is 7-minutes from Kyoto Station via train and walk. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, a 50-minute drive away from the property. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 39600 JPY.

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• 8 MOGANA Kyoto, Japan

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Kyoto. Open from December 2018, MOGANA is situated in Kyoto and features a garden and free WiFi. This hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Set in the Nakagyo Ward district, the hotel is within 800 metres of Kyoto International Manga Museum. Nijojo-Mae Station is a 5-minute walk, Karasuma Oike Station is an 8-minute walk and Kyoto Station is a 14-minute train ride away. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. With a private bathroom fitted with a bath and free toiletries, certain units at MOGANA also feature a terrace. The units have a wardrobe. An American breakfast is available each morning at the property. Nijo Castle is 1.2 km from the accommodation, while Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 2.2 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 48 km from the property. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 35000 JPY.

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• 9 Hyatt Place Kyoto Kyoto, Japan

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Kyoto. Hyatt Place Kyoto features a restaurant, fitness centre, a bar and shared lounge in Kyoto. Featuring a garden, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 400 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum, 350 metres from Kyoto Imperial Palace and 900 metres from Nijo Castle. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space for guests. Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 2.1 km from the hotel, while Heian Shrine is 2.5 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 45 km from Hyatt Place Kyoto. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 19360 JPY.

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• 10 Kamishichiken Oku Kyoto, Japan

  

  Ryokan. Stay in the heart of Kyoto. Boasting a garden, a terrace as well as a bar, Kamishichiken Oku is situated in the centre of Kyoto, 300 metres from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. This 3-star ryokan offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.7 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Each room comes with a kettle, while certain rooms are equipped with a balcony and others also boast garden views. At Kamishichiken Oku rooms come with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes American, Asian and vegetarian options. The accommodation provides an ironing service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. Nijo Castle is 2.6 km from Kamishichiken Oku, while Kyoto Imperial Palace is 2.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 48 km from the ryokan. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around 31500 JPY.

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