The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto

Overlooking the Kamogawa River and the Higashiyama mountains, this modern Japanese masterpiece blends Kyoto's traditional aesthetic with contemporary luxury. Rooms and suites are arranged around a series of courtyard gardens designed in the kaiyu-shiki strolling-garden tradition, with the Kamogawa River and the Higashiyama mountains as a backdrop — a short walk from Nijo Castle and the Pontocho dining alley.