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Shunkoin Temple Guest HousevsThe Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Shunkoin Temple Guest House and The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto are both recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto is preferred by most writers compared to Shunkoin Temple Guest House. The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto has a TripExpert Score of 93 with accolades from 10 publications like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Jetsetter.
Shunkoin Temple Guest House
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42 Myoshinji-cho, Hanazono, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 616-8035
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
Fodor's "Visiting Kyoto's temples gives you a taste of the city's history, but staying in one is a more intimate way of experiencing the past. ... Rooms are comfortable but appropriately ascetic." Full review
Time Out "Not many temple lodgings come furnished with wireless internet, air-conditioning and a kitchen, but these rooms within the grounds of the Myoshin-ji complex are surprisingly comfy." Full review
Frommer's "For a different kind of experience, consider staying at this Buddhist temple, established in 1590." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This is a shukubō, or temple lodging, at a subtemple in Myōshin-ji. It’s very comfortable and quiet and the main priest here speaks fluent English." Full review
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto Frommer's
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Kamogawa Nijo-Ohashi Hotori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-0902, Japan
From $717/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Its downtown location right beside the Kamo River complete with a small landscape garden, is the best feature of this 40-year-old property." Full review
Star Service "While not in the heart of town, this new property, based on a Japanese genji novel, sits on the banks of the Kanogawa River overlooking the Higashiyama Sanju Roppo mountains." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Opened in late 2014." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The brand-new Ritz-Carlton is an oasis of luxury that commands perhaps the finest views of any hotel in the city." Full review
Wallpaper "One of the most beautiful cities in the country, best-known for its architecture, history, ancient temples and peaceful zen gardens, Kyoto is top of the list for anyone visiting Japan." Full review
Fodor's "Along the scenic Kamo River with views of the Eastern Mountains, the Ritz-Carlton provides world-class luxury in a Japanese milieu." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Inspired by the concept of a ‘luxury ryokan’ (a traditional Japanese inn), this hotel is likely to attract Western visitors who want a taste of cultural Kyoto without having to sleep on a futon on the floor." Full review
Jetsetter "Streamlined modern gem in the heart of the Imperial City, with authentic Japanese dining and a truly Zen spa." Full review
Hideaway Report92.0
"Elegant hotel conveniently located on the banks of the Kamogawa River, within walking distance of the Imperial Palace and the Gion geisha district." Full review
Michelin Guide "This low-rise luxury hotel near the Kamogawa River blends in with the beauty of the ancient city." Full review
