A secluded hillside retreat in Kyoto’s Higashiyama district, Banyan Tree offers ryokan-inspired luxury, private gardens, and holistic wellness programs.
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Tucked into the quiet slopes of eastern Kyoto, Banyan Tree Higashiyama blends refined ryokan architecture with international luxury standards. The property emphasizes privacy, stillness, and immersive nature, with guest suites opening to moss gardens, bamboo groves, and distant temple rooftops. Each room features traditional materials—tatami, shoji, hinoki wood—and modern comforts such as soaking tubs, underfloor heating, and curated tea sets. The resort’s signature spa delivers treatments rooted in Asian traditions, while wellness offerings include meditation sessions, cultural experiences, and a dedicated vitality pool. An adults-oriented property, Banyan Tree attracts discerning travelers seeking Kyoto’s spiritual heart paired with global sophistication.
Facilities & Services
- Ryokan-style luxury suites with private gardens
- Banyan Tree Spa (holistic therapies, Asian treatments)
- Vitality pool and wellness facilities
- Traditional Japanese architecture and interiors
- Cultural programs (tea ceremony, calligraphy, meditation)
- Gourmet dining with seasonal kaiseki
- Adults-oriented retreat (ages 13+)
- 24-hour front desk and concierge
- Multilingual staff
- Located near Kiyomizu-dera and Kyoto’s temple district
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