Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto, KyotoBanyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto in Kyoto, Japan has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 29 of 105 hotels we score in Kyoto. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 4.1. Rooms from about $1,429 a night (cached, not a live quote).Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto is a five-star hotel on Ryozen hill in Higashiyama Ward, close to Kiyomizu-dera and Hokanji temples. It has 52 ryokan-style rooms, many with natural hot spring baths that can be used indoors or outdoors. The property includes a spa, wellness centre, gym, swimming pool, restaurant serving traditional Japanese breakfast, a small bamboo garden and a Noh stage. Interiors combine contemporary Japanese design with natural materials, and the wooded hillside setting keeps things quiet. It suits travellers wanting a calm, cultural stay within walking distance of historic sites. The main drawback is cost, with rates starting around $1,429 a night.What stands out

Natural onsen baths in rooms

Onsite Noh stage and spa

Quiet hillside location near temples

Traditional Japanese breakfast served

Watch out for

Very high nightly rates

Booking.com score lower than other platforms

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