The riverfront Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, brings a new level of luxury hotel to Japan’s former capital.
Why Go: Kyoto has been called one of Japan’s most beautiful cities. Among the city center, immaculate walled parks and temple grounds are tucked away. World War II bombings bypassed the city, leaving 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a landscape of prewar buildings intact. But a glaring lack of upscale hotels has long plagued Kyoto—until now. The contemporary Ritz-Carlton delivers the polish of a top five-star b…
Why Go: Kyoto has been called one of Japan’s most beautiful cities. Among the city center, immaculate walled parks and temple grounds are tucked away. World War II bombings bypassed the city, leaving 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a landscape of prewar buildings intact. But a glaring lack of upscale hotels has long plagued Kyoto—until now. The contemporary Ritz-Carlton delivers the polish of a top five-star b…