5 recommended hotels in Kyoto where you can enjoy sightseeing and swimming pools

KYOTREAT Editors

When you come to Kyoto, you want to leave behind wonderful memories here and there.
However, depending on the season, you may also want to "take a break..." at the hotel.

So this time, we would like to introduce some recommended hotels with swimming pools near tourist attractions for those who want to enjoy themselves in a hotel as well! We would like to introduce some recommended hotels with swimming pools located near tourist attractions.

Please try to leave a wonderful memory not only in touring Kyoto but also at the hotel.

Recommended hotel in Kyoto where you can enjoy sightseeing and swimming pool 1.Rihga Royal Hotel

○Features

First of all, we would like to introduce you to the Rihga Royal Hotel.
This is a tasteful Kyoto hotel that has been in business for more than 50 years.
It reopened in 2016 with a contemporary design and many people take advantage of its extensive facilities.
Rihga Royal Hotel is equipped with a fitness gym, men-only sauna, indoor swimming pool from 20 meters long and 1.15 meters deep, Jacuzzi, and warm room to provide quality time.
Elegant guest rooms, dining at the revolving view restaurant and swimming pool will leave you with an extraordinary memory.
Nearby tourist attractions include
Kyoto Railway Museum
Kyoto Aquarium
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Rengeoin Sanjusangendo
Kiyomizu Temple
Toji Temple
and others, so please take advantage of them when you visit the sightseeing spots.

○Word of mouth

The service was courteous and hospitable. It was a pleasant place to spend time and I would like to come back.
It is just a short walk from Kyoto station and provided us with a great time. It is truly high class. The rooms are beautiful and the pool and other facilities are stylish. I am glad that the number of people is limited reservation system and not too many people. I can come here with my girlfriends, friends, and family.
We used it to go to the Kyoto Railway Museum. Children were satisfied. Food was satisfactory and full of Kyoto feeling. Jacuzzi and warm room were well equipped.
The atmosphere is relaxed and peaceful. The menu is varied and the food is satisfying.
I was very pleased with the service and the cleanliness of the rooms and the food. I have stayed here and there and was satisfied with all the customer service, cleanliness, food, and facilities. I especially liked the adult pool, which was chic and the music was stylish.

Address

1 Matsumyo-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

How to access

7 min. walk from JR "Kyoto Station".

○ Homepage

https://www.rihga.co.jp/kyoto

■Recommended hotel in Kyoto where you can enjoy sightseeing and swimming pool 2.Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

○Features

The next hotel we will introduce is Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto.
Completed in 2016, this luxury hotel in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto offers a high quality space that combines the traditions of the ancient capital with Japanese style.
This luxurious hotel in a quiet location is said to have originally housed the garden of "Komatsudono," the villa of Taira Shigemori, and has a long tradition of preserving the landscape of this garden.
The fitness center, spa, and pool are well equipped to provide a resort-like atmosphere.
In addition to the indoor pool, there are 180 guest rooms and residential suites with kitchens, so you can relax and unwind.
Guests can enjoy a variety of restaurants and bars serving French cuisine, sushi, afternoon tea, and take-out items.
For nearby tourist attractions,
Kyoto National Museum
Rengeoin Sanjusangendo
Kiyomizu Temple
Myohoin Temple
Toyokuni Shrine
We would like to take our time to take advantage of these and other services.

○Word of mouth

The luxury resort in the ancient capital of Kyoto, the calm atmosphere of the Higashiyama district was irresistible. There is traditional Japanese culture and I could feel the Kyoto-like atmosphere.
I was very satisfied with everything, from the staff to the cleanliness of the rooms. The facilities were excellent and the indoor pool was relaxing. The location and the garden are wonderful. I was healed by turtles and koi carp.
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The restaurant was delicious. I was satisfied with the high brand hotel! I was very satisfied with the hotel.
We used this hotel for our honeymoon. The food was wonderful. It was quiet, surrounded by green nature, and extraordinary.
The pool was beautiful and we were very happy with it. The dinner was great. The facilities seemed well maintained. The quiet atmosphere made me feel at home.

Address

445-3 Myohoin Maegamachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto

How to access

Approximately 12 minutes walk from Shichijo Station on the Keihan Main Line

○ Homepage

https://m.fourseasons.com/jp/kyoto/

3. Kyoto Hotel Okura, a recommended hotel in Kyoto where you can enjoy sightseeing and a swimming pool.

○Features

Kyoto Hotel Okura is located in Kawaramachi, the central district of Kyoto.
With a panoramic view of the 36 peaks of Higashiyama, this is a typical hotel in Kyoto that attracts many tourists.
Kyoto Hotel Okura has a 120-year history and tradition of luxurious hospitality.
Although limited to those 18 years of age or older, members of the Hotel Okura Kyoto Fitness Club can use the heated 20-meter x 3-course swimming pool, gym, sauna, and Jacuzzi bath to refresh their bodies and minds.
There are a variety of rooms for business, couples, and families, so you can choose the style of stay that suits you best.
For nearby tourist attractions,
Sanzenin
Jakkoin
Kuramadera Temple
Kibune Shrine
Lotus Temple
Shisen-do
Yoshida Shrine
Ginkakuji Temple (Jishoji Temple)
Please visit the shrine and other places of worship.

○Word of mouth

I was surprised at the quality of the food. We had both Japanese and buffet breakfast.
We stayed here for the Gion Festival. We were able to spend a relaxing time in the building with a view of the garden by the window.
We had a pleasant stay with the gym and golf range as well as the swimming pool. Thank you very much.
The staff was very helpful and made me feel comfortable. We had a room on the Kamo River side, so we had a good view of the Kamo River, Higashiyama, and Nagame from a high vantage point.
The room was calm and the view from the room was wonderful. I was satisfied. It was easy to access. I will repeat again.

Address

537-4 Ichinofunairi-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

How to access

Approximately 1 minute walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station on the Subway Tozai Line

○ Homepage

https://www.hotel.kyoto/okura/

4. Recommended hotel in Kyoto where you can enjoy sightseeing and swimming pools: The Westin Miyako Hotel Kyoto

○Features

The Westin Miyako Hotel Kyoto is a luxury hotel located in a beautiful and quiet neighborhood in Higashiyama-ku.
It began in 1890 at the foot of Higashiyama and boasts more than 130 years of tradition and history.
Rooms are spacious and elegant, with luxurious service and warm-hearted hospitality.
An authentic French restaurant and one of the largest spa facilities in Kyoto are attractive, and an indoor swimming pool in the shape of Lake Biwa provides a comfortable space with abundant natural light.
For nearby tourist attractions,
Seiren-in
Nanzenji Temple
Ginkakuji Temple
Eikando
Heian Shrine
Kyoto City Zoo
There are many tourist attractions in the area, such as the following, so it would be a good idea to stay overnight and take your time touring the area.

○Word of mouth

The natural hot spring is now available and comfortable. I liked the beautiful hot spring.
I was able to have a high class trip. I was satisfied with various things such as the semi-open-air baths and the swimming pool.
The hotel staff was really great and I could feel their hospitality. I was also very satisfied with the room facilities.
We used the hotel for lodging due to the many tourist attractions in the neighborhood. The restaurant is great. I was impressed with the food at the breakfast buffet.
The atmosphere is calm and relaxing. We received hearty hospitality. It was nice that we were able to visit museums and art galleries.

Address

1, Awataguchi Katei-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan

How to access

About 2 minutes walk from "Keage" station on the Subway Tozai line

○ Homepage

https://www.miyakohotels.ne.jp/westinkyoto/

■Recommended hotel in Kyoto where you can enjoy sightseeing and a pool5.The Ritz-Carlton

○Features

The Kamo River flows through the center of Kyoto.
The Ritz-Carlton is located along the Kamo River overlooking the 36 peaks of Higashiyama.
The place is packed with Kyoto culture, with luxurious rooms, restaurants, and a spa surrounded by serenity.
The pool, which is 20 meters long and from 1.1 meters deep, can be used free of charge by those who stay at the hotel, so they can take the fatigue out of their trip.
There are also dry saunas and steam saunas, so you will definitely be able to fully enjoy yourself.
For nearby tourist attractions,
Sanjo Ohashi Bridge
Kamogawa
Yasaka Shrine
Bamboo grove path
Nishiki Market
There are many tourist attractions such as

○Word of mouth

The food was delicious. It was a nice open space with a view of the Kamo River. I was very satisfied with the Japanese food.
Excellent hotel. The Kamo River and the garden are very Kyoto-like. It is perfect. I would like to come again.
The food, the atmosphere, and the service are all very hospitable.
The hotel has the tradition of Kyoto. The location was great.
The pool is open and elegant. The sauna and other facilities were relaxing. I was able to get rid of the fatigue of traveling.

Address

By the Kamogawa Nijo-Ohashi Bridge, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto

How to access

Approximately a 3-minute walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line

○ Homepage

https://www.ritzcarlton.com/jp/hotels/japan/kyoto

■ Summary

How was it?
In this issue, we have introduced five recommended hotels in Kyoto where you can enjoy sightseeing and swimming pools.
Enjoy touring around Kyoto, and enjoy the food and spa at the hotel as well...leave behind wonderful memories.