The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto — Kyoto
Marriott Bonvoy · The Ritz-CarltonUpdated reviewed 2026-06-30 · cash rates + editorialKyoto, Japan

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto is a riverside urban resort on the banks of the Kamogawa River in central Kyoto, blending contemporary luxury with traditional Japanese design across 134 rooms and suites.

Riverside location on the Kamogawa River with Higashiyama Mountain views134 rooms and suites, including tatami and futon configurationsThe Ritz-Carlton Spa, fitness center, and indoor poolFour restaurants and bars featuring authentic Japanese cuisineWalking distance to Gion, Pontocho, Kawaramachi, and multiple subway stations
Booking this stay

Bookable with Marriott Bonvoy points. Award pricing varies by date and category, so we link straight to the official Marriott Bonvoy award chart for current rates rather than publishing a number that can go stale. Cash rates below are our own observed rack rates, not what the program charges in points.

The verdict

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto is a riverside urban resort on the banks of the Kamogawa River in central Kyoto, blending contemporary luxury with traditional Japanese design across 134 rooms and suites.

Platinum breakfast benefit
No · Breakfast benefit for Platinum+ members.
Suite night awards
No · Suite Night Awards accepted at this property.
Free Wi-Fi for members
No · Complimentary internet where offered for members.
About the property

What makes The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto worth the points.

Located at Kamogawa Nijo-Ohashi Hotori, Nakagyo-ku, the property sits directly on the Kamogawa River with views of the Higashiyama Mountains. It functions as a luxury urban resort within walking distance of Kyoto City Hall Station, Sanjo Station, Kiyamachi Street, Kawaramachi Street, Gion, Pontocho Alley, and Shijo Street. The hotel offers 134 guest rooms and suites, many with river, mountain, garden, or city views. Categories range from Deluxe Rooms around 538 sq ft to larger options such as Garden Terrace Tatami Suites with futon bedding and tatami flooring, up to the Tsukimi Penthouse Suite. In-room amenities include 600-thread-count linens, pillowtop mattresses, nightly turndown, and 24/7 room service. Signature facilities comprise The Ritz-Carlton Spa with massages, facials, and body scrubs, a fitness center, an indoor pool, and four restaurants and bars including the Japanese cuisine venue Mizuki. Additional services include concierge, same-day dry cleaning, complimentary Wi-Fi, twice-daily housekeeping, and ground-floor parking available for a daily fee with reservations required.

Timing

When to go.

Live · you're in July
Best time
Apr, Nov

Kyoto is strongest in April and November because tourism guidance highlights cherry blossoms in spring and autumn foliage in mid-to-late November, while climate sources describe these shoulder-season months as generally mild and drier than the rainy, humid summer period.

Avoid
Jun–Sep

Kyoto enters the rainy season in June and early July, then has hot, humid summer weather through August and a higher typhoon-season risk in September, which can make travel less comfortable and more disruptive.

From our review

A few more timing notes.

Fine print
  • · Ground-floor parking is available for a daily fee with reservations required.
  • · Certain base room categories do not have accessible versions.
  • · Guests should call for detailed accessibility information.
Book experiences

Tours & activities in Kyoto.

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What people ask about The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto.

Data freshness
  • // editorial last reviewed 2026-06-30
  • // award pricing: see official Marriott Bonvoy award chart
  • // source: www.marriott.com

Cash rates are re-checked by hand; live award pricing comes straight from the program rather than a number we publish here — see methodology.