No, Park Hyatt Kyoto does not feature a swimming pool, but it offers a tranquil spa and fitness center.

Pets are generally not permitted, with the exception of service animals.

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Park Hyatt Kyoto

Name: Park Hyatt Kyoto
Address: 360 Kodaiji Minamimondori Shimokawaracho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0821, Japan, Kyoto, Japan
Price range: $$$$
Rating: 9

Higashiyama, Kyoto·

9.0 / 10

#59 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

Forbes Five-Star

#15 of 352 on TripAdvisor

Travellers' Choice Best of the Best

Hotel · Higashiyama, Kyoto

Park Hyatt Kyoto opened in 2019 on a hillside in the Higashiyama district, adjacent to the Kodai-ji temple and within walking distance of the Gion geisha district. The 70 rooms are designed with a palette of Kyoto craft — hand-woven textiles, lacquerware, and natural stone — with views of the temple gardens or the Higashiyama hills. The hotel's restaurant, Touzan, serves kaiseki cuisine of extraordinary refinement. The Kyoto Spa, with its hinoki wood bath and outdoor pool, is the finest in the city.

At a Glance360 Kodaiji Minamimondori Shimokawaracho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0821, Japan

City

Kyoto

Country

Japan

Star Rating

5 Stars

Editor Score

9.0 / 10

Price Range

Luxury

Region

Asia

TripAdvisor4.5(540)

Google

Why We Love It

Higashiyama district — Kyoto's most historic

Adjacent to Kodai-ji temple

Walking distance to Gion

Touzan kaiseki restaurant

Hinoki wood bath and outdoor pool

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Best For

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Nearby

Yasaka Pagoda5 min walk

Kiyomizu-dera Temple15 min walk

Gion District10 min walk

Kodai-ji Temple3 min walk

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is check-in?

Is there a pool?

Is parking available?

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Are pets allowed?

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Average from$700/ night

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Park Hyatt Kyoto

Higashiyama, Kyoto·

9.0 / 10

#59 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025

Forbes Five-Star

#15 of 352 on TripAdvisor

Travellers' Choice Best of the Best

Hotel · Higashiyama, Kyoto

At a Glance360 Kodaiji Minamimondori Shimokawaracho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0821, Japan

City

Kyoto

Country

Japan

Star Rating

5 Stars

Editor Score

9.0 / 10

Price Range

Luxury

Region

Asia

TripAdvisor4.5(540)

Google

Why We Love It

Higashiyama district — Kyoto's most historic

Adjacent to Kodai-ji temple

Walking distance to Gion

Touzan kaiseki restaurant

Hinoki wood bath and outdoor pool

Featured In

Best Luxury Best Heritage Best Wellness Best City Hotels Best Hotels Japan

Best For

Luxury travelersCouples seeking a romantic getawayCulture enthusiastsDiscerning foodiesWellness seekers

Nearby

Yasaka Pagoda5 min walk

Kiyomizu-dera Temple15 min walk

Gion District10 min walk

Kodai-ji Temple3 min walk

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is check-in?

Is there a pool?

Is parking available?

What is the cancellation policy?

Are pets allowed?

Photo Gallery

Photo 1

Photo 2

Photo 3

+16View all photos

Editor Score

9.0/10

Check Availability

Booking.com Expedia Trip.com Agoda Hotels.com

Booking links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Our editorial recommendations are independent and unaffected by commercial relationships. Learn more

Average from$700/ night

Quick Facts

LocationKyoto, Japan

Stars5-Star Hotel

Best ForBest Luxury, Best Heritage

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