Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto, the first Banyan Tree to open in Japan, was a Hotel I had been dreaming of staying at ever since it opened. I thought it might be a bit of a splurge for me, but staying here this time was absolutely the right choice. Because it’s on a hill, the view from the window was breathtaking, and the Room was new and spotless—I also loved that the floor was tatami. The bath is made of hiba wood, with bath additives such as hinoki available; the tub was spacious and incredibly relaxing. There is also a large public bath with natural Onsen water and an open-air bath. I went the next morning and had it all to myself. At dinner, I was able to watch a maiko dance performance on a Noh stage. The food looked beautiful and tasted amazing—I was completely satisfied. At night, I walked down from the Hotel to see the illuminated Hokan-ji Temple at Ninenzaka—it was stunning. It’s an ideal location for sightseeing in Higashiyama. All of the Hotel staff were consistently courteous and attentive, which I really appreciated. I truly enjoyed a luxurious stay. Thank you very much.

We stayed in two Rooms as a family, including my mother. It was truly an amazing Hotel, and we were very satisfied. Within a 5-minute walk, you can reach Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka, offering great convenience. The mountain view from the Room's window was stunning. The bamboo grove and hillside within the Hotel premises, along with the sounds of insects and frogs, provided a unique resort-like atmosphere close to nature that other luxury Hotels in Kyoto don't offer. The tatami mats and cypress bath also allowed us to relax comfortably. Additionally, dinner was delicious, and the Maiko dance performance on stage during dinner became an unforgettable memory for us. The cost-performance is excellent, and we would love to stay here again. Thank you very much!