Kyoto Travel

Kyoto, a beautiful ancient city, is considered the heart of Japan by many Japanese people. With rich history and culture, Kyoto has many tourist attraction, including palaces, temples and shrines, pagodas and gardens, tea houses, shops, and restaurants. Kinkaku-ji is the famous temple of the Gold Pavilion. Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu Temple, Heian Shrine, Kyoto Municipal Museum Of Art are some other Kyoto famous sightseeing highlights.

As a major travel and vacation destinations, Kyoto has many luxury hotels with world-class services and facilities.

The Westin Miyako Kyoto Hotel wes built in 1890 and remodeled in 2002. With spectacular views of the ancient capital of Japan and luxurious amenities, Westin Miyako Hotel is the destination of choice in Kyoto.

Built in 1994, the Princess Kyoto Hotel is located in the centre of the business district of Kyoto, the former Imperial Capital. There are easy accesses to business centre, subway and train stations, and buses for sightseeing and shopping arcades. The hotel services include four restaurants, a bar and tea lounge. On the first floor, the Amber Court serves French style cuisine. On the second floor, there is the Japanese Restaurant and Teppan Grill, Sagano, which features a tiny indoor Japanese Garden. The Chinese Restaurant, Hisuien, translated Jade Garden, serves the finest Chinese dishes. In the main bar, Darley, you can relax in a British style atmosphere while enjoying a drink and listening to live music.

The Kyoto Hotel Okura, the tallest building in Kyoto with a spectacular view, is a delux hotel conveniently located right in the city centre. First established in 1888, the Kyoto Hotel Okura has been rebuilt in 1920s. All guest rooms are western-style and meet deluxe standards in space and luxury. Ten banquet rooms cater perfectly for any type event with the latest in computer-controlled audio visual systems. The Hotel also has 11 restaurants featuring Kyoto steak and seafood.

Located in front of the Nijo Castle, the Ana Hotel Kyoto is a deluxe hotel with good facilities. The peaceful tones of the courtyard waterfall and Koto music provide visitors with relaxation. The luxurious and spacious 303 rooms of Ana Hotel are tastefully decorated in pastel colours, designed with comfort in mind. The Ana Hotel Kyoto awaits you with service, decor and cuisine rooted in ancient tradition. Santeloi, Kyotos first urban health spa, offers separate saunas, massage rooms, lounges and locker rooms for men and women as well as swimming pool and sunlamps.