unlocking the hidden secrets of kyoto
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UNLOCKING THE HIDDEN SECRETS OF KYOTO
Discover the style and verve of today’s Japan with an 800-year-old ikeniwa (pond garden) at its heart
CONTEMPORARY VIBE – 1,000 YEARS OF HISTORY
Number one on Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Cities list for 2014 and 2015, Kyoto is a must-see for any connoisseur
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Much of what we view as the essence of Japan – from the tea ceremony
to ikebana, the art of flower arranging—was born in Kyoto, Japan’s
Imperial and cultural capital for over a millennium. Explore that heritage
in its well-preserved palaces, gardens and 2,000 temples and shrines,
which include 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Today’s Kyoto also
means cutting-edge industry and forward-looking art and design. And
it’s one of the few cities with four distinct, highly photogenic seasons –
each framed by the huge windows of Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto.
FASCINATING CITY OF CONTRASTS
Amidst the poetry of an ancient Japanese garden
hugging the lower slopes of Kyoto’s eastern
mountains, Four Seasons places you close to
Kyoto’s finest cultural assets – from Kiyomizu–
dera Temple gazing from the green hillside
above to Kyoto National Museum across the
street. Experience it all, secluded in space and
garden tranquility, ten minutes from downtown.
In our light-filled, contemporary guest rooms
and Hotel Residences, experience personalised,
insider access to Kyoto’s four-season delights.
WRAPPED IN NATURE
Let Four Seasons help you unlock the mysteries and capture the essence of Kyoto
FEEL THE TOUCH OF LUXURY
Exhilaratingly contemporary Japanese design – steeped in Kyoto’s wealth of traditional artistry
Each guest room, suite or Hotel Residence blends refined, modern
aesthetics and the creations of Japanese artisans – in washi-paper lamps,
fusuma screens, or urushi lacquerware. Patterns of light and shadow
play from windows that include vistas of our 12th-century Shakusuien
Garden or the Myoho-in Temple rooftops next door. Some rooms have
a private balcony; some embrace unobstructed pond garden views.
Bathrooms reflect the soothing effects of water.
HAVENS FOR CONTEMPLATION
UNIQUE IN KYOTO
Our sun-washed restaurant and garden terrace offer stunning front-row seats to the four seasons of Kyoto
Explore the uncomplicated, seasonal menu at our relaxed, modern
brasserie, with its double-height panoramas of the garden. Sip Kyoto
craft beers on our waterside terrace, where the mood is tranquil yet
fun. Step up to our sushi bar for the sea’s freshest tastes, or share
them in one of our private dining rooms. Enjoy our specialty coffee in
our quiet lounge. Cross the glass bridge for matcha in our Tea House,
for new twists on tradition in the city where the tea ceremony began,
then return in the evenings for sake or champagne.
WORLD OF INTRIGUING CHOICES
YOUR PLACE FOR KYOTO HEALING
One of the city’s largest sanctuaries for escape and renewal lets you float in our pool or melt into bliss in the spa
Count brisk laps or float weightlessly on an underwater lounger in our
pool. Reward yourself in our serene spa rooms – including a VIP suite
for two – with restorative wellness therapies that apply the best of the
world’s techniques and gentle, all-natural ingredients. Fine-tune your
workout with a professional trainer using the latest gym equipment.
Afterwards unwind in our large whirlpool or stretch out peacefully with
a fresh-squeezed juice in a quiet nook.
REGENERATE, YOUR WAY
DRAMATIC VENUES FOR PRESTIGE
Create a gala event or elite meeting in the sophisticated ballroom,
accented by natural daylight through floor-to-ceiling windows and the
works of acclaimed Kyoto artists. Conclude successful business behind
artisan-carved cedar doors in our three flexible conference rooms.
Or celebrate new beginnings in our soaring, sunlit chapel, a one-of-a-kind
space inspired by gently swaying bamboo. In all cases, our resourceful
staff helps you craft an unforgettable event, expressly for you.
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LOCATION• Kyoto combines the best of contemporary Japan with 1,000+ years as the ancient Imperial capital
• At the end of a private drive lined with bamboo groves, Four Seasons nestles you in a historical garden at the foot of a mountain in Kyoto’s scenic district of temples
• Thoughtful, multilingual Four Seasons service helps you unlock the mysteries and capture the essence of Kyoto
ACCOMMODATIONS• 123 guest rooms include 13 suites, plus 57 Hotel Residences – some of the most spacious in Kyoto
DINING & DRINKS• Modern brasserie offers a relaxed yet refined dining experience unique in Kyoto, complete with garden terrace by the pond; seasonally changed menu
• Sushi bar and restaurant with two private dining rooms • Lobby lounge overlooking the gardens• Across the glass bridge in the garden, the Tea House, beside the ikeniwa, serves a traditional tea experience by day, sake and champagne in the evening
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Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
447-1 Myohoin Maekawa-cho
Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0932, Japan
T. +81 75 541 8288 / F. +81 75 541 8287
The marks “FOUR SEASONS”, “FOUR SEASONS HOTELS AND RESORTS”, any combination thereof and the Tree Design are registered trademarks of Four Seasons Hotels Limited in Canada and U.S.A. and of Four Seasons Hotels (Barbados) Ltd. elsewhere.
SPA, POOL & FITNESS• Spa features seven treatment rooms, including a VIP spa suite for two; salon for the latest in hair, skin, and nail services
• Indoor pool with in-water lounge chairs; large whirlpool• 24-hour fitness centre for cardio-/weight-training
MEETINGS & EVENTS• 569 m2 (6,124 sq. ft.) of adaptable contemporary function space, to host groups of from 10 to 220
• The sophisticated ballroom is awash with natural daylight; show kitchen and foyer bar expand the options
• Three fully equipped conference rooms behind intricately carved cedar doors showcase scenes of Kyoto’s seasons
• Chapel combines solemnity and elegance, with 5.4-m (17.7-ft.) ceiling and full-height altar window plus a balcony above the bamboo groves
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