10/10
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Kyoto · head to head
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto vs ROKU KYOTO
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: ROKU KYOTO is $1,090 a night less. They are 7.2 km apart.
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The honest take
Book Roku Kyoto if you want the more architecturally interesting stay for under half the price, at $876 against $1,658 a night, with guest ratings tied at 9.4. Book Four Seasons Kyoto if you want an indoor pool, whirlpools, saunas and steam rooms, plus pet allowance, none of which Roku offers. The two sit 7.2 km apart in different parts of the city, so pick based on which side of Kyoto you want to wake up in.
The look and the feel
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Four Seasons Kyoto sits on the edge of a 800-year-old pond garden once part of Myohoin temple grounds, and the building leans into that inheritance with dark timber screens, stone paths and water visible from most public rooms. Interiors mix Western five-star convention, marble bathrooms, iPads, flat-screen TVs, with Japanese gestures like an on-site tea house and sushi counter. The spa level with its indoor pool and whirlpools reads more international-luxury-hotel than Kyoto ryokan, comfortable rather than atmospheric. It draws a guest who wants five-star infrastructure with a temple garden view attached.
Travellers who want indoor pool and full spa infrastructure alongside Higashiyama's temples and don't mind paying for it.
ROKU KYOTO
Roku Kyoto sits in Kinugasa near Kinkaku-ji, on the quieter northwest side of the city, and the listing points to mountain-view balconies and a garden setting rather than a walled temple pond. Rooms are described as elegantly designed with modern comforts, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms, an outdoor pool and fitness centre rounding out the amenities. It reads as a newer LXR property built for calm and views rather than dense historic layering, with fewer reviews so far, 99 against 449, but the same 9.4 guest score. It suits travellers after quiet, hillside Kyoto rather than the temple-district center.
Travellers chasing mountain views and a calmer northwest Kyoto base at roughly half the nightly rate.
At $876 against $1,658, Roku gives up the indoor pool, whirlpools, saunas and steam rooms of the Four Seasons spa, and doesn't accommodate pets.
Four Seasons has the more storied setting, a temple pond garden with centuries behind it, which gives it the edge as a place to simply sit and look out.
The numbers
| Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto | ROKU KYOTO | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $2,283 | $1,193 |
| Guest rating | 9.4/10 | 9.4/10 |
| Reviews | 449 | 99 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 8 | 6 |
| Distance apart | 7.2 km |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto has
- Pet
- Hot tub
Only ROKU KYOTO has
Nothing on our list that Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto lacks.
What guests actually say
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
- excellent breakfast
- attentive and kind staff
- beautiful garden views
- spa on different floor from pool
“The views, the staff, the rooms, the breakfast, complimentary snack bar”
ROKU KYOTO
- beautiful hot spring pool
- warm attentive staff
- serene room design and views
- far from central Kyoto
“Floating in the warm, onsen-fed water while surrounded by nature was a deeply rejuvenating experience, both during the sunny day and under the stars at night.”
Four Seasons guests come away happier overall, praising near-flawless service and central location, while ROKU guests love the onsen and design but note the resort's distance from Kyoto's main sights as a drawback.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
- Deluxe King RoomRoom Only$2,296
- HabitacióN Deluxe, 1 Cama De Matrimonio GrandeRoom Only$2,296
- Deluxe King RoomRoom Only · free cancellation$2,417
ROKU KYOTO
- Takagamine Deluxe TwinRoom Only · free cancellation$1,189
- Takagamine Deluxe KingRoom Only · free cancellation$1,189
- Panorama Deluxe KingRoom Only · free cancellation$1,205
In guests' own words
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
10/10
“Absolutely sublime”
Wonderful, kindness and efficient team who take care each client with particulars and different needs.
10/10
“Perfection in every possible way!”
The location, facilitates, staff and food was all perfection!
ROKU KYOTO
8/10
“A Bridge to Another Kind of Kyoto”
Although I have visited Japan on numerous occasions, this was my first time in Kyoto, and thus my first encounter with this particular property. It would perhaps be fair to say that the resort does not place itself in immediate dialogue with the city’s more frequented destinations. For those who may wish to explore Kyoto’s major sites at a more leisurely pace, the journey to and from the resort may require a certain
10/10
“Beautiful Hotel with Great Staffs”
Roku Kyoto Hotel gave us one of the best hotel-staying experience. The hotel itself is really beautiful, especially at night. Everyone is well trained and warm. We feel good about every moment at the hotel, from check-in process, to Tenjin (the onsite restaurant and bar), the hot spring pool and poolside sauna, the nearby Japanese garden that’s free for hotel guests, and concierge service that made reservations fo
10/10
“Dream vacation”
The staff is amazing. The room was wonderful. Truly 10/10 experience. The food on site was traditional and delicious. The massage was the best hotel massage I have ever had.
About each
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Luxurious Accommodations with Stunning Views Featuring a sushi bar, tea house, and a Western-style restaurant, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto offers a unique blend of Japanese tradition and modern comfort. The rooms provide breathtaking views, equipped with an iPad for easy access to hotel services, and a flat-screen TV for entertainment. Relaxation and Wellness…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
ROKU KYOTO
Luxurious Amenities and Services Roku Kyoto, LXR Hotels & Resorts offers a plethora of upscale amenities including an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, and a garden. Guests can also enjoy room service, a 24-hour front desk, and currency exchange for a seamless stay. Elegant Rooms with Stunning Views The resort's units are elegantly designed and…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
Facilities, in full
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
ROKU KYOTO
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden
- Lift / Elevator
Where they are
Higashiyama-ku Myohoin Maekawacho 445-3Kita-ku Kinugasa Kagamiishi 44-1
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