Romantic, genuine and charming. This is our list with the most romantic hotels in Kyoto, Japan. Unforgettable hotels for a sweet staycation in Kyoto, for couples. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sofie Nieminen & Ted Valentin. Updated February 2024.
Delightful property. Romantic. Comfortable beds.Opened April 2022. Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Gionmachi. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Popular points of interest near Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels include TKP Garden City Kyoto, Gion Shijo Station and Kyoto Station. The property is 2.1 km from the city centre and 1.2 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple. All units will provide guests with a minibar. The hotel offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 44 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I rate this as the most beautiful and romantic romantic getaway hotel in Kyoto. It also has super comfortable beds, great affordability and outstanding views.
Historic property. Very stylish. Great location. Popular among couples. Open from November 2018, located near Gion district and featuring a Japanese garden, SOWAKA offers rooms in Kyoto. The renovated main building features traditional Kyoto-style decoration for guests to enjoy. Free WiFi is provided throughout the building. At the hotel, all air conditioned rooms come with an electric kettle, minibar, fridge and wardrobe. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with extras including a hairdryer, bathrobe and nightwear. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can help with information about the area. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 1 km away and Heian Shrine is 1.6 km from the hotel. Itami Airport is 39 km from the property.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most HISTORIC AND STYLISH luxury hotel in Kyoto. It also has a great location.
Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Yado Kiramachi offers accommodation set 600 metres from the centre of Kyoto and provides a garden and a terrace. The air-conditioned accommodation is 600 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. The ryokan features family rooms. Certain units in the ryokan have private entrance and are equipped with desk and wardrobe. With a private bathroom, units at the ryokan also have free WiFi, while selected rooms will provide you with a balcony. At the ryokan, some units are soundproof. A bar can be found on-site. Kyoto International Manga Museum is 1.3 km from the ryokan, while Gion Shijo Station is 1.6 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 45 km from Yado Kiramachi.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Lovely property. Gorgeous surroundings. Oyado Seryo is a 3-minute drive from JR Ohara Bus Station and a free 2-way shuttle is provided. The Japanese-style accommodation offers 2 public baths, free parking and free Wi-Fi access. Offering views of the garden, each room is equipped with a fridge, tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV. A Japanese Kaiseki dinner, Japanese Wagyu Shabu-Shabu cuisine, or Japanese Wagyu Sukiyaki cuisine can be enjoyed at the dining room. Guest rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring with traditional futon bedding. The hotel offers an indoor bath and an outdoor bath for guests to use. Luggage storage is available on site. Drinks can be purchased from the vending machine. Seryo Oyado is within a 5-minute walk from Ohara Sanzan-in Temple and Hosei-in Temple. It is a 7-minute walk from Jakko-in Temple and a 15-minute drive from Yase Hieizanguchi Station.Show full description
Nice style. Romantic. Superb interior design. Open from December 2018, MOGANA is situated in Kyoto and features a garden and free WiFi. This hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Nijo Castle is 1.2 km from the accommodation, while Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 2.2 km away. Set in the Nakagyo Ward district, the hotel is within 800 metres of Kyoto International Manga Museum. Nijojo-Mae Station is a 5-minute walk, Karasuma Oike Station is an 8-minute walk and Kyoto Station is a 14-minute train ride away. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. With a private bathroom fitted with a bath and free toiletries, certain units at MOGANA also feature a terrace. The units have a wardrobe. An American breakfast is available each morning at the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 48 km from the property.Show full description
I think this is the most WELL DESIGNED romantic getaway hotel in Kyoto.
Charming. Great location. Great value. Situated right along the gentle streams of Katsura River and boasting a beautiful Japanese garden, Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto offers the perfect getaway for travellers seeking peace and quiet. This upscale accommodation is located just a 15-minute stroll from JR Saga Arashiyama Station and a 3-minute stroll from Tenryuji Temple, which is registered as a UNESCO world heritage site. A fusion of Japanese kaiseki (traditional multi-course) meal and French cuisine are served for breakfast, lunch and dinner at the on-site restaurant, Kyo Suiran. With a reservation, guests can take a rickshaw ride through the surrounding areas. Each room is furnished with a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle, a refrigerator and a seating area with a sofa. All rooms include a private bathroom equipped with a bath, a shower and free toiletries. Slippers and bathrobes are also available for your comfort. Guests can relax at the spa, purchase souvenirs at the gift shop, or soak in the private open-air bath with an advance reservation. Room service, 24-hour front desk and a concierge service are also available on site. Tea and coffee can be enjoyed at Cafe Hassui, between 11:00 and 17:00. The symbolic Togetsukyo Bridge is located a 5-minute walk away, while the renowned Arashiyama Bamboo Grove can be found within a 10-minute walking distance.Show full description
Charming. Romantic. Great breakfast. Popular among couples. Featuring free WiFi, Nazuna Kyoto Gosho is set in Kyoto. The property is around 650 m from Kyoto International Manga Museum, 1.2 km from Nijo Castle and 1.3 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace. The ryokan provides a shared lounge. At the ryokan, every room includes a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The shared bathroom is equipped with a hot tub and free toiletries. All units are fitted with a seating area. When guests need guidance on where to visit, the reception will be happy to provide advice. Heian Shrine is 2.5 km from Nazuna Kyoto Gosho. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 49 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Historic. Unique. Seikoro Ryokan is located in Kyoto, a 7-minute drive from JR Kyoto Station. Featuring traditional Japanese-style accommodation, it offers a public bath and massage services. The public bath area features spa facilities and wooden bathtubs. Free Wi-Fi access is available at the entire property. All guestrooms come with ironing facilities and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The en suite bathroom comes with toiletries and a bathtub. The hotel also provides luggage storage and has a gift shop. Japanese or Western breakfast is served at Ryokan Seikoro. Authentic local dishes are served for dinner in a traditional Japanese setting. The Ryokan is a 5-minute drive from Sanjusangen-do Temple and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Kyoto National Museum and Shichijo Train Station are about a 10-minute walk away. Free parking is provided.Show full description
Highly elegant. Comfortable beds. The Gate Hotel Kyoto Takasegawa by Hulic features a restaurant, fitness centre, a bar and shared lounge in Kyoto. The property is located 1.3 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, 1.6 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 2.1 km from Shoren-in Temple. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, each room comes with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A breakfast in the set menu is available daily at The Gate Hotel Kyoto Takasegawa by Hulic. The accommodation offers a terrace. Sanjusangen-do Temple is 2.4 km from The Gate Hotel Kyoto Takasegawa by Hulic, while Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 2.5 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 45 km from the hotel.Show full description
I would describe this as the most ELEGANT romantic getaway hotel in Kyoto.
Popular among women. First opened in 1911 and recently renovated in March 2019, Yamadaya Ryokan offers a traditional calm Japanese-style accommodation with a public bath with views of the garden and free WiFi in Kyoto, just a 5-minute walk from Higashi Honganji Temple and a 10-minute walk to JR Kyoto Station. Featuring local Kyoto ingredients and organic Koshihikari-rice, guests can enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine for an additional fee on site. With a wine cellar and on-site sommelier and kikizakeshi sake expert, an array of wine, Japanese sake, craft beer and champagne is available at the ryokan to pair with the cuisine. Kyoto-style Japanese breakfast can be ordered if requested in advance, at an additional charge. Dinner and breakfast is served in the another private room or the banquet hall. Tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding are provided in all guest rooms. Certain rooms feature a seating area for your comfort. Kyoto Tower is an 8-minute walk, while Kyoto Aquarium is an 8-minute bus ride away. Kyoto Railway Museum is 9 minutes by bus. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 2.3 km from Yamadaya Ryokan, while Tofuku-ji Temple is 2.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, a 50-minute drive away.Show full description
Historic. Popular among women. Luck You Kyoto offers accommodation in Kyoto. Free luggage storage is available. The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV. All rooms include a private bathroom with a bath and bidet, with bathrobes and slippers provided. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Luck You Kyoto features free WiFi throughout the property. There is a shared lounge at the property. The inn also offers bike hire. Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 1.6 km from Luck You Kyoto, while Kyoto International Manga Museum is 1.8 km from the property. Osaka Itami Airport is 37 km away.Show full description
Great location. Great value.Opened August 2021. Conveniently situated in Kyoto, HOTEL RINGS KYOTO provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant and free WiFi. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The property is non-smoking and is located less than 1 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. At HOTEL RINGS KYOTO each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental or a vegan breakfast. Popular points of interest near HOTEL RINGS KYOTO include Gion Shijo Station, Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and Samurai Kembu Kyoto. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from the hotel.Show full description
Charming. Beautiful. Cosy rooms. Attractively located in the centre of Kyoto, HOTEL SHIKISAI KYOTO features free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Nijo Castle and Samurai Kembu Kyoto. The property is non-smoking and is situated 500 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At HOTEL SHIKISAI KYOTO rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from HOTEL SHIKISAI KYOTO.Show full description
Good breakfast. Popular among women. Ideally located just a 2-minute walk from lively Nishiki Market and Ponto-cho Street, Matsui Honkan boasts large public baths and chic Japanese-style rooms. It is within a 10-minute walk from Shijo, Karasuma and Kawaramachi subway stations. Nijo-jo Castle, one of the World Heritage Sites, can be reached within a 20-minute walk. Free Wi-Fi is provided at the public area. Fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding, each room offers a relaxing ambience and facilities like a flat-screen TV, a fridge and a telephone. Yukata robes and tea sets are available in the room. The en suite bathroom has a bath tub and free toiletries. Guests will be greeted with matcha green tea and Kyoto sweets at time of check-in. While staying at Honkan Matsui, guests can also receive massage in the room for a fee. Drinks vending machines and free luggage storage are available on site. The entire property has been renovated in April 2013. Dinner is available for an additional fee upon prior reservation. JR Kyoto Station is a 6-minute subway ride from Karasumaoike Station, which is a 10-minute walk from the property.Show full description
Unique. Superb breakfast. A 7-minute walk from Kyoto Station, the completely non-smoking Ohanabo provides traditional Japanese-style accommodation with “Kaiseki” multi-course in-room dinners, massages and a hot public bath. Some rooms have an en suite bathroom, and the lobby has free Wi-Fi. Located right across the street from Higashi Hongan-ji Temple, the inn is a 4-minute walk from Shosei-en Garden. Kyoto cuisine is served for dinner from 17:30-18:30, and must be reserved at time of booking. This hotel was selected as one of Top 25 B&Bs and Inns in Japan by TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Award 2013. The air-conditioned rooms at Ohanabo Inn match a modern LCD TV, electric kettle and fridge with the timeless experience of Japanese futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Slippers, a toothbrush with toothpaste and a Yukata robe are provided. Kyoto Tower is 450 metres away, and Gojo Subway Station is a 7-minute walk. A set menu of Japanese dishes is served for breakfast at the dining room from 07:00-08:30.Show full description
Cosy rooms. Great views. Sunrise Suites is located in Kyoto, a 5-minute walk from Toji Station. Guests can explore Toji Temple, just a 4-minute walk from the property. Each room is fitted with a flat-screen TV, kitchenette and dining table. A washing machine and dryer are provided as well. The bathrooms are equipped with a bath, slippers and free toiletries. Yukata robes and Japanese tea are provided in each room. Rengeo-in Sanjusangendo, a Buddhist temple, is a 10-minute drive from the accommodation. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a 20-minute drive from Sunrise Suites. Kansai International Airport is approximately 90-minutes away via train.Show full description
Historic. Popular among women. Renovated in November 2013, Ryokan Izuyasu was built in 1839 and features traditional Kyoto charm. Just a 2-minute walk from Higashi Hongan-ji Temple, this non-smoking property offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and guestrooms with tatami (woven-straw) flooring. Guests can enjoy traditional multi-course meals and an iPad is available in each room. The shoji paper screens, futon beds and zen atmosphere of Izuyasu’s rooms will transport guests to the Kyoto of the past. Each room offers both air-conditioning and heating facilities. Guests can enjoy massage services upon request. A peaceful courtyard is also featured. Japanese breakfast and dinner are available with a reservation. All meals are served in guest rooms. Izuyasu Ryokan is a 10-minute walk from Kyoto Tower and JR Kyoto Train Station.Show full description
Popular among couples. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu - a member of the Leading Hotels of the World- features a fitness centre, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Kyoto. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Each room is fitted with a kettle, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box, while selected rooms are equipped with a balcony and some have garden views. Guests can make use of a bar. Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a minibar, a coffee machine, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. At the hotel all rooms include bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes à la carte, continental and American options. Popular points of interest near The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu - a member of the Leading Hotels of the World- include Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Gion Shijo Station and Sanjusangen-do Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This is a popular luxury hotel among couples travelling to Kyoto.
Cosy rooms. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Nakagyo Ward district of Kyoto, Homm Stay Nagi Shijo Kyoto By Banyan Group is 1.4 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Nijo Castle is 1.8 km from Homm Stay Nagi Shijo Kyoto By Banyan Group, while TKP Garden City Kyoto is 2.6 km from the property. The rooms include a balcony. At the hotel, the rooms have a wardrobe. At Homm Stay Nagi Shijo Kyoto By Banyan Group all rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 47 km from the hotel.Show full description
Charming. Relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable beds. HOTEL KYOTOLOGY is located n Giommachi, featuring with free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers and a shared kitchen. Guests can enjoy garden views. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a microwave, a fridge, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. At the hotel the rooms have a private bathroom with free toiletries. Kyoto is 3.6 km from HOTEL KYOTOLOGY, while Nara is 39 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 47 km from the accommodation.Show full description
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