THE RITZ-CARLTON KYOTO

Dining options at the hotel are diverse and highly-acclaimed. In La Locanda Italian restaurant, a century-old townhouse has been transformed into a private dining room. Desserts come courtesy of Pierre Hermé – the French pastry chef has a shop in the hotel, as well as a welcome influence on the magnificent afternoon tea served in the Lobby Lounge. The star of the show is Michelin-starred Mizuki where you can observe chefs prepare tempura and teppanyaki in the open kitchen, and tuck into fresh sushi at the counter.

SUITABLE FOR

• Couples and families
• Foodies

THINGS TO DO AT THE HOTEL

• Sample one of the wealth of workshops including origami, sake tasting, samurai and kimono experiences
• Enjoy exquisite afternoon tea with Pierre Hermé pastries on the terrace of the Lobby Lounge
• Work off the excesses with a lap or two of the heated pool, or in the 24-hour fitness centre
• Retreat to the spa to sample the Ryokucha Serenity treatment with green tea leaves, or a heated bamboo ritual
• Dine in style at Michelin-starred Mizuki, choosing between first-class sushi, tempura, teppan or kaiseki

THINGS TO DO NEARBY

• Hop on one of the hotel’s bicycles to explore your riverside surroundings
• Discover the atmospheric geisha district of Gion
• Marvel at the Nanzen-ji temple with your private guide, and uncover some lesser-visited temples and gardens