KUOE KYOTO

This charming Kyoto institution serves up delicious kinshidon bowls crowned with fluffy omelet and perfectly grilled eel, all in a nostalgic setting.

This charming bistro serves up mouthwatering French classics at a wallet-friendly price, making it a hidden gem for date nights and casual lunches alike.

This upscale hotel boasts spacious rooms with colorful touches, two restaurants, a chic bar, and a delightful spa, all mere minutes from Kyoto's vibrant attractions.

A cozy gem featuring counter seating and an open kitchen, serving fresh and delightful Cantonese dishes that will have you coming back for more.

Explore the stunning gardens of this historic Kyoto palace complex, where you can wander the beautifully landscaped grounds and soak up rich culture—all for free!

Elegant, tranquil Japanese gardens with scenic views & a tea house serving matcha & sweets.

Refined quarters in a high-end hotel with an Ayurvedic spa, dining & a cafe/bar, plus outdoor pools. Set at the foot of the Takagamine Mountains, this high-end hotel beside the Tenjin River is 13 minutes' walk from Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion, an 18-minute walk from the Daitoku-ji temple complex and 103 km from Kansai International Airport. Sophisticated rooms feature Wi-Fi, flat-screens and minibars, as well as daybeds. Upgraded rooms offer private gardens and/or sitting areas. Suites add living rooms and/or whirlpool tubs. Room service is available. Amenities include an airy restaurant, and a cafe/bar with a riverside terrace, plus a 24-hour gym, outdoor pools, and an Ayurvedic spa that has a geothermal pool. Breakfast is also available.

Tucked in a charming traditional Kyoto home, Lurra offers an intimate Michelin-starred culinary adventure with innovative dishes cooked over wood fire.

Posh hotel offering a Zen-like garden with a spa, plus a refined cafe with a terrace & river views. Overlooking the Hozu river, this upscale hotel is an 8-minute walk from the iconic Tenryū-ji Zen temple. The streamlined rooms (all nonsmoking) offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screens, minifridges, and tea and coffeemakers; some have balconies with garden or mountain views, or provide tatami mats, chabudai dining tables and futons. Upgraded rooms add wooden soaking tubs, while suites feature living areas; some come with river views. Room service is available 24/7. There's an understated restaurant, and a refined cafe with a terrace and river views. A serene garden features an open-air spa with hot spring baths. Breakfast and parking are offered (fee).

Nestled in serene Maruyama Park, this cozy ryokan charms with tatami-floored rooms, delightful homemade breakfasts, and welcoming hosts.