Park Hyatt Kyoto Opens Beside Kodai-ji in Higashiyama

Park Hyatt Kyoto opened on 30 October 2019 in the historic Higashiyama district, next to Kodai-ji temple and within reach of UNESCO-listed Kiyomizu-dera and the Yasaka Pagoda.

The low-rise property has 70 guest rooms, including nine suites. It was developed jointly by Takenaka Corporation and Tony Chi and Associates, pairing a contemporary interpretation of Japanese design with historic Edo-era buildings and a Japanese garden that were preserved on the site.

The project’s anchor is Kyoyamato, a ryotei founded in 1877 that continues to operate as a separate institution serving kaiseki cuisine. Its seven-generation family owners co-own the hotel with Takenaka Corporation.

Hotel dining covers Kyoto Bistro for casual international and Japanese comfort food, The Living Room for breakfast and tea, and Yasaka, a teppanyaki counter with views of the pagoda. Kohaku is a bar focused on craft spirits.

The Spa at Park Hyatt Kyoto includes a private bath house and saunas, with signature treatments using Kotoshina organic skincare. A 200-square-metre ballroom handles events.

Kyoto Station is less than a mile away, and Tokyo is just over two hours by Shinkansen. Details of the launch are in Hyatt’s announcement.