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Jan 13 to Jan 26, 2027 · 13 nights · 1 adultGet current price for this stayOpen hotel details

#6 of 9 hotels in Gion by Axel's take. Gion is #2 of 7 places to stay in Kyoto. The best hotels in Gion, ranked · Where to stay in Kyoto

Axel's take: 8.8/10

A strong Kyoto base for thoughtful design, spotless rooms and quieter evenings. a polished, Japanese-inspired upscale hotel in quieter Higashiyama, scored for what it is.

This is a polished upscale hotel rather than a traditional ryokan, and it's a strong pick for exploring eastern Kyoto without staying amid Gion's crowds. Expedia and Ikyu guests consistently praise the cleanliness, welcoming staff and Japanese-Western breakfast. The courtyard, in-room tea sets and restrained Japanese design give it more character than a standard chain hotel. Higashiyama subway station is four minutes away, and guests repeatedly appreciate the Kyoto Station shuttle.

The main trade-offs are practical: entry-level Superior rooms are compact and shower-only, while the private spa costs extra. Gion is roughly a 15–20-minute walk rather than right outside. We'd choose it for couples and culture-focused sightseeing; we'd skip it if spacious entry-level rooms, an included communal bath or doorstep nightlife are priorities.

  • Best for: couples seeking quieter evenings; temple and museum sightseeing; travelers who appreciate Japanese design

  • Watch out for: compact, shower-only Superior rooms; private spa charged separately; a walk to Gion's evening action

  • Location: Quieter Higashiyama setting, four minutes from the subway and within walking distance of Gion.

  • Rooms: Well-kept Japanese-inspired interiors; Superior rooms measure 21–25 square meters and have showers only.

  • Cleanliness: A standout strength across recent Expedia and Ikyu reviews.

  • Service: Overwhelmingly warm and helpful feedback, including praise for luggage assistance and shuttle staff.

  • Amenities: Restaurant, tea café, gym, courtyard footbath and three reservable private spas.

  • Fees and surprises: Private spa use costs extra; check breakfast inclusion and Kyoto accommodation-tax treatment.

Axel's opinion of The Hotel Higashiyama by Kyoto Tokyu Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · ikyu.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About The Hotel Higashiyama by Kyoto Tokyu Hotel

  • 4-star hotel
  • Tokyu Hotels
  • 175-2 Ebisucho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto
  • Amenities: Air conditioning, 24-hour reception, Elevator/lift, Smoking areas, Currency exchange, Smoke-free property, Heating, Security guard, Gift shop, Garden, Television in lobby, Fire Extinguisher
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The Hotel Higashiyama by Kyoto Tokyu Hotel

4-star hotel · Tokyu Hotels · 175-2 Ebisucho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoking areas · Currency exchange · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Gift shop · Garden · Television in lobby · Fire Extinguisher

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Axel's take

a polished, Japanese-inspired upscale hotel in quieter Higashiyama

8.8/10

A strong Kyoto base for thoughtful design, spotless rooms and quieter evenings.

This is a polished upscale hotel rather than a traditional ryokan, and it's a strong pick for exploring eastern Kyoto without staying amid Gion's crowds. Expedia and Ikyu guests consistently praise the cleanliness, welcoming staff and Japanese-Western breakfast. The courtyard, in-room tea sets and restrained Japanese design give it more character than a standard chain hotel. Higashiyama subway station is four minutes away, and guests repeatedly appreciate the Kyoto Station shuttle.

The main trade-offs are practical: entry-level Superior rooms are compact and shower-only, while the private spa costs extra. Gion is roughly a 15–20-minute walk rather than right outside. We'd choose it for couples and culture-focused sightseeing; we'd skip it if spacious entry-level rooms, an included communal bath or doorstep nightlife are priorities.

Best for

  • couples seeking quieter evenings
  • temple and museum sightseeing
  • travelers who appreciate Japanese design

Watch out for

  • compact, shower-only Superior rooms
  • private spa charged separately
  • a walk to Gion's evening action
Location
Quieter Higashiyama setting, four minutes from the subway and within walking distance of Gion.
Rooms
Well-kept Japanese-inspired interiors; Superior rooms measure 21–25 square meters and have showers only.
Cleanliness
A standout strength across recent Expedia and Ikyu reviews.
Service
Overwhelmingly warm and helpful feedback, including praise for luggage assistance and shuttle staff.
Amenities
Restaurant, tea café, gym, courtyard footbath and three reservable private spas.
Fees and surprises
Private spa use costs extra; check breakfast inclusion and Kyoto accommodation-tax treatment.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · ikyu.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

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