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Park Hyatt Kyoto
Kyoto, Japan · Park Hyatt · Apex Luxury
Built on the site of Sanso Kyoyamato, a kaiseki ryotei founded in 1877 whose Edo-period buildings and gourd-shaped garden were relocated here during construction, Park Hyatt Kyoto opened in 2019 as the brand's first property in Japan, with a 360-year-old teahouse on its grounds. The adjacent Kyoyamato restaurant holds two Michelin stars, and preservation laws guarantee that the five-storied Yasaka Pagoda, framed directly from guest rooms, can never be blocked.
- 70 rooms
- Opened 2019
- Neighborhood: Higashiyama Ward
- Rooms from 484 sq ft (45 m²)
- Architect: Takenaka Corporation
- Interiors: Tony Chi
About Park Hyatt Kyoto
- A 360-year-old teahouse remains on the hotel grounds, and the adjacent Kyoyamato restaurant holds two Michelin stars for its kaiseki cuisine.
- Tony Chi and Associates designed the 70-room interiors for Takenaka Corporation on the stone-paved lane of Ninenzaka, seven minutes on foot from Kiyomizu-dera.
- The property ranked No. 59 on the World's 50 Best Hotels 2025 list after placing No. 27 in 2024.
- Entry-level rooms start at 484 sq ft (45 m²).
History
Announced in 2016 by Hyatt and Takenaka Corporation as a 70-room luxury hotel blending traditional and modern Kyoto culture on the site of historic Kyoyamato restaurant, established in 1877 with buildings dating back centuries including a 360-year-old teahouse. Construction began late 2016, opening on October 30, 2019 after preserving historical elements like gardens and structures amid Higashiyama's UNESCO sites. The property honors Kyoto's heritage as the ancient capital while offering Park Hyatt's signature personalized service and design.
The setting
Park Hyatt Kyoto sits at 360 Masuyacho on the Higashiyama hillside, at the entry to Ninenzaka — the stone-paved lane of kyomachiya townhouses climbing toward Kiyomizu-dera. The hotel was established on the grounds of Sanso Kyoyamato, a Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant whose Edo-period buildings and gourd-shaped pond garden were relocated here, embedding centuries of culinary heritage within the property. Maruyama Park is eight minutes on foot, Yasaka Shrine nine minutes, Kiyomizu-dera and Gion each ten minutes. The five-storied Yasaka Pagoda is framed directly from the guest rooms — protected by preservation laws that guarantee the view indefinitely and explain why Park Hyatt chose this hillside for its first Japanese property.
Restaurants and bars
- Kyoyamato — Restaurant · Kaiseki · Two MICHELIN Stars
- Kyoto Bistro — Restaurant
- Yasaka — Restaurant · Japanese
- Kohaku — Restaurant
- The Living Room — Café
Experiences
- Kaiseki dining at Sanso Kyoyamato — Traditional multi-course kaiseki meal at Sanso Kyoyamato, in the same grounds as the hotel, described as Kyoto's famed kaiseki restaurant.
- Teppanyaki dining at Yasaka — Chefs cook on a steel teppan with views of Yasaka Pagoda.
- Spa treatments at The Spa at Park Hyatt Kyoto — Suite for two with private bath house and signature treatment using an original oil made with locally harvested green tea. Guests only.
- Bathhouse, steam and dry saunas — Bathhouse with steam and dry saunas on the property.
- Japanese gardens — Japanese gardens on display throughout the property, including a preserved and restored central garden.
Amenities
- Spa & Fitness (sauna, steam room, hot tubs, Japanese bathhouse)
- public bath
- concierge
- tea ceremonies
- Zen meditation
- private temple access
- meeting facilities
- valet parking
- Fine dining
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- World's 50 Best Hotels (2026)
- Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards (2025)
- World's 50 Best Hotels 51-100 (2025)
- World's 50 Best Hotels #27 (2024)
- 1 Michelin Key
- Forbes Travel Guide recommended
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