The Westin Miyako Kyoto
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
- Keage Station · 2 min walk (Kyoto Municipal Subway Tōzai Line)
- Hours
- Check-in: 15:00, Check-out: 12:00
Hours can change on holidays — check the official site before travelling.
Location
Japan, 〒1 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Awadaguchi Kachōchō, JP 605-0052, Keage Sanjo, Higashiyaman-KuAwadaguchi Kachōchō, Kyoto
About
Nestled in Kyoto's scenic Higashiyama hills, this upscale hotel offers a serene escape with stunning city and mountain views near the historic Nanzen-ji Temple. Travelers can expect refined, spacious rooms, exceptional international dining, and top-tier amenities, including indoor and outdoor pools and a luxurious natural hot spring (onsen) bath. It is the perfect base for those seeking a tranquil, high-end retreat with easy access to Kyoto's cultural treasures.
What Japanese guides note
Guests can access a designated nature trail across Mount Kacho directly from the hotel's 7th floor, linking into the Higashiyama trail network. While the property contains two registered municipal cultural property gardens and the natural hot spring complex SPA Kacho, these amenities are restricted to hotel guests and dining or banquet patrons. Travelers arriving at Kyoto Station can drop luggage at the Satellite Concierge counter before taking the complimentary shuttle bus to tour the adjacent Keage Incline and Nanzen-ji unencumbered.
Details from local sources
- The hotel grounds house the Aoi-den Garden, created in 1933 by landscape architect Ogawa Jihei VII, and the Kasui-en Garden, laid out in 1925 by his son Hakuyo. [source]
- Architect Togo Murano designed the white sand courtyard of the Kasui-en annex in 1959 based on the garden of Daigo-ji Temple's Sanbo-in, featuring plantings shaped into a gourd and sake cup. [source]
- The 2,100-square-meter hot spring bathhouse SPA Kacho opened on April 6, 2021, and utilizes Kyoto Keage Onsen thermal water drilled on the hotel property. [source]
- Overnight guests can check luggage at the Satellite Concierge inside the Miyakomichi concourse at Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit between 9:00 and 18:00 for direct transfer to the property without charge. [source]
Insider Tip
Book a room with Club Lounge access to enjoy complimentary afternoon tea, evening cocktails, and private breakfast with garden views.
Frequently asked
How do I reach The Westin Miyako Kyoto from Kyoto Station?
Take the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line from Kyoto Station to Karasuma Oike Station, transfer to the Tōzai Line, and disembark at Keage Station Exit 2, located a two-minute walk away. Alternatively, take the complimentary hotel shuttle bus from Kyoto Station's Hachijo Exit, which runs directly in approximately 25 minutes.
Who can access SPA Kacho and what are the entry rules?
Access to SPA Kacho is reserved exclusively for hotel guests and Tropics fitness club members free of charge. Operating from 6:30 to 23:00, children under age 4 and visitors with visible tattoos are not permitted. Children aged 7 and older cannot use the gender-segregated baths together.
Can non-staying visitors walk through the hotel's historic gardens?
While the Aoi-den Garden and Kasui-en Garden are located within the hotel grounds, viewing is generally reserved for overnight hotel guests, banquet attendees, and restaurant patrons. Visitors interested in inspecting the historical gardens should confirm current viewing arrangements with the concierge desk or book on-site dining.
How does the Kyoto Station luggage delivery service work?
Staying guests can leave baggage at the Satellite Concierge inside the Miyakomichi shopping mall near Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit between 9:00 and 18:00. The hotel transfers bags to the property free of charge. Return transfers from the hotel to Kyoto Station are also provided for checked-out guests.
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