Naito Shoten

Tucked away with just 10 seats, this intimate Michelin-starred spot by Chef Owatari serves a stellar 15-course Kaiseki that guarantees a memorable evening.

Nestled like a hidden gem, this sleek modern restaurant offers stunning wraparound windows and a cozy terrace, perfect for enjoying upscale European and Japanese cuisine.

Straightforward rooms with tatami floors in a cozy inn featuring a leafy garden. Nestled along a narrow alley lined with traditional wooden buildings, this warm inn is a 4-minute walk from Kōdai-ji, a 17th-century Zen Buddhist temple with scenic gardens, and 16 minutes' walk from Higashiyama subway station. The simple rooms come with tatami floors, traditional short-legged tables and futons; some feature separate sitting areas with sliding doors. Japanese or Western-style breakfast is available. There's also a leafy garden. A nightly curfew applies.

Simple rooms in a genteel 1930s property with mountain views, plus a tea house & free breakfast. Set in a traditional 1930s Japanese building featuring antiques and stained glass, this refined hotel is 2 km from Jingu-Marutamachi train station, and 4 km from the iconic mountain-top Buddhist temple, Kiyomizu-dera. Featuring mountain and/or garden views, the streamlined rooms have tatami mats, futons, chabudai tables and private bathrooms. All come with free Wi-Fi, TVs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. A cottage adds a kitchenette, and sleeps up to 5 guests. Limited parking and breakfast are included. There's also a regional restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows, and a cozy tea house with views of the mountain, as well as a garden.

Streamlined rooms in an eclectic hotel featuring a restaurant & robotic dinosaur receptionists. A 3-minute walk from Kyoto train station, this funky, innovative hotel is 3 km from both Nishiki Market and Fushimi Inari Taisha, an ancient Shinto shrine. Streamlined rooms with wood accents feature desks, Wi-Fi and TVs, as well as minifridges, kettles and safes. Amenities include a relaxed restaurant, and a front desk staffed by robotic dinosaurs. Breakfast and parking are available.

Straightforward lunch & dinner venue executing curry recipes in a compact locale.

This upscale eatery serves fresh Kyoto seafood delights from sashimi to grilled shellfish, all in a sleek, welcoming space with excellent service.

Nestled in the heart of Kyoto, this chic hotel boasts stylish rooms and a serene vibe, offering five restaurants and a pastry cafe just steps from vibrant shopping and cultural sites.

Laid-back, understated hotel offering city & river views, plus a restaurant & a lounge. Close to eateries, this informal, understated hotel is 2 minutes' walk from the Kamo River and 7 minutes' walk from Kiyomizu-Gojo railway station. Simply decorated rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and tea and coffeemakers; some add river or city views. Warm upgraded rooms feature living areas and/or chabudai dining tables. There's a restaurant and a lobby lounge. A breakfast buffet is available for a fee.

Contemporary hotel featuring a tranquil bathhouse & a streamlined restaurant/bar. Featuring a mix of modern and traditional Japanese styling, this contemporary hotel surrounded by restaurants is a 3-minute walk from Gion–Shijo train station and a 13-minute walk from Kōdai–ji, a 17th-century Buddhist temple. Streamlined rooms come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs; some add sitting or living areas. Kids age 6 and under stay at no charge with an adult. Complimentary coffee is served in a lounge. There's also a sleek restaurant/bar, and a tranquil communal bathhouse with a garden. Coin-operated laundry facilities are available. Breakfast is available for a surcharge.