Kyoto Experiences & Attractions

Park Hyatt Kyoto is offering a unique experience as the hotel facing the Ninen-zaka street leading to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kiyomizu-dera Temple. This special experience includes a sermon by the head priest, a tour of areas not typically open to the public, and time of tranquility in front of a garden that has been off-limits. Please enjoy deep learning and new discoveries about Kiyomizu-dera Temple while exploring the main hall and temple grounds with the head priest. This experience will offer self-reflection and profound learning in the midst of this extraordinary and majestic atmosphere.

• Group Size: 2–20 guests (A minimum of 2 participants is required) • Duration: Approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes • Location: Kiyomizu-dera Temple (Hotel staff will guide you from the hotel lobby) • Sample Schedule: 9:30 AM – Hotel Lobby Meeting / 10:00 AM – Experience Start • Pricing: ¥18,150 per person (including tax and service charge). For solo participation, a charge of ¥36,300 will apply. • Reservations: Accepted up to 5 days before the event, provided the maximum capacity of 20 guests has not been reached. A cancellation fee applies once the reservation is confirmed. • Additional Information: Dress Code: Shorts and beach sandals are not permitted. If wearing open-toed shoes, please wear socks. Availability: Please note that due to various circumstances, the hotel may not be able to accommodate your preferred event date. For reservations and inquiries, please contact the Concierge.

Nestled at the foot of Tsukinowa Mountain, one of Higashiyama’s Thirty-Six Peaks, Sennyu-ji is a revered temple with deep imperial ties. A resident monk from the United States will guide you through its sacred grounds, sharing the temple’s rich history and the profound teachings of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism. Explore the exquisite Zen gardens once cherished by generations of emperors and admire the ethereal beauty of the Yang Guifei Kannon statue. Following the tour, immerse yourself in the ancient meditative practice of Ajikan, a form of esoteric contemplation designed to harmonize mind and body. Amidst the temple’s serene atmosphere, enveloped by the delicate scent of sandalwood and the stillness of Higashiyama, experience a profound sense of inner peace and spiritual renewal. As a token of your journey, guests will receive a handcrafted sandalwood incense made from trees nurtured within the temple grounds—a perfect memento to accompany your meditation at home or to cherish as a memory of your time at Sennyu-ji.

• Group Size: 2–10 guests (A minimum of 2 participants is required) • Duration: Approx. 2 hours and 30 minutes • Location: Sennyu-ji Temple, Kyoto (27 Sennyuji Yamanochi-cho, Higashiyama-ku) • Sample Schedule: 9:30 AM – Hotel Departure / 10:00 AM – Experience Start • Pricing of Regular Season - 2 guests: ¥91,300 / 3 guests: ¥136,950 / For groups of 4–10 guests, an additional charge of ¥45,650 per person applies. • Pricing of Peak Season (April and November) - 2 guests: ¥102,300 / 3 guests: ¥153,450 / For groups of 4–10 guests, an additional charge of ¥51,150 per person applies. • Reservations: Must be made at least 14 days in advance. A 100% cancellation fee applies once the reservation is confirmed. • Additional Information: Dress Code: Shorts and beach sandals are not permitted. If barefoot, please wear socks. Peak Season Surcharge: Additional fees apply in April and November. For reservations and inquiries, please contact the Concierge.

Kintsugi gold joinery, is the Japanese art of repairing chipped, cracked, and broken, mostly ceramic and porcelain tableware, using only 100% natural materials including urushi lacquer and finishing with a metallic powder like 24K gold. Learn Japanese ancient art of repairing through two different classes.

• Options & Pricing: 1-Hour Kintsugi Experience – ¥13,200 per person. A one-time session perfect for those with limited time who wish to learn about kintsugi and its place in Japanese culture. 2-Hour Kintsugi Experience – ¥17,600 per person. A hands-on class where guests can experience the ancient art of mending broken, chipped, or cracked items. Learn how to glue pieces back together using natural materials while exploring the cultural and historical significance of kintsugi. • Reservations: Required in advance. • Additional Information: For more details and reservations, please contact the Concierge.

This is the once-in-a-lifetime Kyoto experience you’ve been dreaming of. Michelin-starred kaiseki cuisine lunch by seventh generation proprietors, a famed teahouse from the Edo Era, and breathtaking views of the Yasaka Pagoda. Exclusively for overnight guests, contact our concierge to arrange your Kyoyamato experience.

• Experience: Lunch at Soyotei & Tea at Koroan • Details: A traditional multi-course meal featuring an example menu of appetizer, soup, sashimi, grilled dish, side dish, simmered or steamed dish, rice, and fruit • Schedule: 12:00 PM – Lunch at Soyotei / 2:00 PM – Tea at Koroan • Pricing: ¥132,000 for 2 guests (including tax and service charge) Maximum of 4 guests. ¥33,000 per additional person (drinks charged separately) • Reservations: Must be made at least 7 days prior to the arrival date. A 100% cancellation fee applies from 5 days before the reservation date. • Additional Information: For more information and reservations, please contact the Concierge.

We are offering overnight guests the chance to experience a traditional tea ceremony at Kyoyamato, the historic ryotei restaurant that coexists in harmony with our guesthouse. As you wander the revived Japanese gardens, admire the historic architecture, and sip your steaming bowl of matcha, you will literally be following in the footsteps of ancient locals and feudal warlords. For more details, please contact our concierge.

Example start time: From 3:00 PM • Pricing: ¥70,400 for 2–5 guests (including tax and service charge) / Additional guests: ¥7,920 per person • Reservations: Must be made at least 7 days prior to the arrival date. A 100% cancellation fee applies from 5 days before the reservation date. For more information and reservations, please contact the Concierge.

The twinkling lights of Kyoto’s skyline add a touch of romance to your Kyoyamato Soyotei dinner experience and Geiko dance. Enjoy Michelin-starred kaiseki cuisine in a historic teahouse, nestled in the rich, storied foothills of Higashiyama. Exclusive to overnight guests, please contact our concierge to arrange your once-in-a-lifetime Kyoto experience.

• Experience: Dinner at Soyotei & Geiko Dance Performance • Details: A traditional multi-course dinner featuring an example menu of appetizer, soup, sashimi, appetizer, grilled dish, side dish, simmered or steamed dish, rice, and fruit. Includes a dance performance by a Geiko and the opportunity to take commemorative photos. • Time: 6:00 PM • Pricing: ¥203,500 for 2 guests (including tax and service charge) Maximum of 4 guests. ¥44,000 per additional person (beverages charged separately) • Reservations: Must be made at least 14 days prior to the arrival date. A 100% cancellation fee applies from 14 days before the reservation date. • Additional Information: This experience includes a Geiko dance performance and photo opportunity. If you would like to learn more about the cultural and historical significance of Geiko, an interpreter can be arranged for an additional fee. For more information and reservations, please contact the Concierge.

Would you like to ride in a traditional human-powered vehicle called a rickshaw, a popular conveyance in the Meiji and Taisho eras, and visit historic temples and merchant houses in Higashiyama? Our rickshaw drivers are very knowledgeable when it comes to Kyoto and will show this knowledge through explanations of the sights as they take you around.

Please let us know the dates of your stay and the day you would like to ride a rickshaw (up to two passengers). For more information, please contact our concierge.

Would you like to go for a stroll through historic streets in a traditional kimono, making a lasting memory on your trip to Kyoto? The kimono is a traditional garment which has existed in Japan for more than 1,000 years, with variations depending on the setting. We will prepare a kimono suitable for the situation you request. Photographers for commemorative photos are also available upon request.

Please let us know the dates of your stay and the day you would like to try wearing a kimono. For more information, please contact our concierge.

Providing a private zazen experience. Zazen refers to sitting with a straight posture, freeing oneself of worldly thoughts, and unifying the spirit. During this process, you focus on your breathing and posture, taking time to face your inner self. After the zazen experience, participants are served tea and can listen to a speech from a monk.

Please let us know the dates of your stay and the day you would like to participate. Times can also be adjusted to suit your needs. For the name of the temple and other information, please contact our concierge.

At a location inside our hotel overlooking peacefully overlapping tiled roofs and the Yasaka Pagoda, we have prepared yoga classes to help guests align their minds and bodies. Would you like to step away from the urban bustle and take some time to relax?

Please let us know the dates of your stay and the day you would like to take part in the yoga class. In the event of rain, the class will be held at the fitness center. For more information, please contact our concierge.

Kodai-ji is a Zen Buddhist temple, the largest subtemple of Kennin-ji and a neighbor of Park Hyatt Kyoto. The gardens are a nationally designated historic site and a place of scenic beauty.

Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera, also known as Kiyomizu Temple, is a Buddhist temple of more than 1,200 years old. Its name, derived from the Otowa Waterfall, refers to the purity of water. Located in Kyoto’s Higashiyama Hills, on Mt. Otowa peak, Kiyomizu-dera is visited by guests who pay respect to Kannon, a diety of mercy and compassion. Surrounded by blessed nature and composed of several shrines and temples, Kiyomizu-dera is one of Kyoto’s many UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

A sub temple of the well known Kodai-ji temple, offering a stunning collection of priceless art collections and a beautiful karesansui (dry stone) garden. A serene Buddhist temple known for its hand painted sliding doors & illuminated landscaped grounds.

Kennin-ji is a historic Zen Buddhist temple in Higashiyama, near Gion, at the end of Hanami Lane. It is considered to be one of the so-called Kyoto Gozan or "five most important Zen temples of Kyoto".

The Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine is a Shinto Shrine located in Kyoto. It honors the heroes of Japan, especially from the Bakumatsu period and the Meiji Restoration. Sakamoto Ryōma, a Japanese samurai and influential figure in the establishment of the Empire of Japan in the late Edo period, and his associate Nakaoka Shintarō are buried side by side in the shrine.

The Ryozen Museum of History is located in the Higashiyama hills just behind Park Hyatt Kyoto. It specializes in the history of the Bakumatsu period and the Meiji Restoration. The Museum is next to the Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine.

Ichinen-zaka, right at the main entrance to Park Hyatt Kyoto, is a picturesque traditional street of Japanese townhouses lined up in a narrow cobblestone alley.

This traditional street, on which Park Hyatt Kyoto is located, is filled with local stores, cafes and restaurants. We recommend to walk here for great photo opportunities as well as Kyoto gifts and souvenirs to take home.

Sannen-zaka features restaurants, ceramics shops, and souvenir stores. It leads up to the famous sightseeing spot, Kiyomizu Temple. There are various stories about the origin of the name Sannen-zaka, which translates the three-year hill, one of which is that it was named after Hideyoshi Toyotomi's wife going up the hill in consideration of the birth of their child to visit Kiyomizu-dera.

Nene-no-Michi Lane is a path that runs by Kodai-ji Temple, and was named after Nene, the wife of historic figure Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The temple was founded by Nene herself, hence the name of the path. This is a pedestrian-only zone, and is a perfect place for a stroll. It gets particularly picturesque in spring when the cherry trees are in blossom.

Ishibe-koji alley is one of the most beautiful lanes in Kyoto and feels like you are entering another world. Once you enter Ishibei-koji, you will find yourself in the Kyoto of your imagination, where there is nothing modern to be seen – only beautifully maintained traditional inns, restaurants and bars.

A famous street situated in the Gion district. This street takes you back to the traditional Japan, showcasing historical wooden houses and teahouses. It is also one of the main Kyoto geisha districts, and you may spot a Maiko or Geiko on your evening stroll.