Complimentary VIP Guest Privileges
Vincent Vacations guests receive elevated VIP care, bespoke itineraries, and valuable privileges when booking Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto through our verified Signature Travel Network partnership:
- Daily Full Breakfast for Two (also available via room service)
- $100 USD Hotel Credit per room per stay for spa or dining
- Welcome VIP Amenity upon arrival
- Room-to-Room Category Upgrade (subject to availability)
- Early Check-in Priority (subject to availability)
- Late Check-out Privileges (subject to availability)
A Hillside Sanctuary of Cultural Heritage
Nestled on a secluded hillside in Kyoto's historic Higashiyama preservation district, moments from UNESCO World Heritage Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Kodai-ji, Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto is an exquisite boutique sanctuary where ancient Japanese architectural mastery harmonizes with holistic wellness. Surrounded by a pristine bamboo forest, the resort presents 52 masterfully crafted guest rooms and onsen retreats designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates, featuring natural cypress wood, tatami matting, and floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over bamboo groves or Kyoto's historic skyline.
Select signature suites boast private in-room hot spring onsen soaking tubs fed by mineral-rich thermal waters. The property honors Kyoto's sacred theatrical arts with its own Noh Stage in the Bamboo Pavilion, alongside the world-renowned Banyan Tree Spa offering Japanese hydrothermal therapies and herbal rituals.
Gastronomic excellence unfolds at Ryozen, showcasing authentic Japanese Kappo cuisine and interactive chef-counter grilling with heirloom vegetables and Kyoto beef, complemented by Bar Ryozen's artisanal local sakes and rare Japanese single-malt whiskies.
Sanctuary & Bamboo Forest Gallery
Curated Rooms & Onsen Retreats
Each of Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto's 52 residences is an organic retreat crafted with natural hinoki cypress wood, woven tatami matting, and floor-to-ceiling windows framing sacred bamboo glades.
Serenity King Room
Generous 50-55 m² (538-592 sq ft) retreat appointed with natural tatami mats, custom cypress furniture, a deep wooden soaking tub, rain shower, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking tranquil Japanese gardens.
Grand Serenity Room
Spacious 50-63 m² (538-678 sq ft) haven blending contemporary Japanese and Western aesthetics. Offers a plush king or twin beds with 100% cotton linens, wooden soaking tub, and sweeping views toward Kyoto skyline or forest.
Onsen Retreat
Signature 55-65 m² (592-700 sq ft) sanctuary featuring its very own private in-room hot spring onsen bath fed by natural mineral thermal waters. Complemented by tatami lounge seating and restorative garden vistas.
Grand Onsen Retreat
Magnificent 75-85 m² (807-915 sq ft) retreat featuring an expansive private stone onsen bath overlooking bamboo groves. Includes a spacious living salon, dining area, walk-in dressing room, and bespoke butler service.
Kappo Culinary Craftsmanship
Gastronomy at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto honors the time-honored Kappo tradition of close interaction between guest and chef, complemented by an intimate sake and whisky lounge.
Ryozen
Centering on an interactive open kitchen and chef counter grill, Ryozen showcases traditional Kyoto Kappo multi-course gastronomy prepared with hyper-seasonal local vegetables, fresh market fish, and premium Kyoto beef.
Bar Ryozen
An intimate bar sanctuary where guests can savor boutique local sakes while discovering the ancient heritage of rice cultivation, alongside curated selections of Japanese single-malt whiskies and botanic cocktails.