東山四季花木(Higashiyama Shikikaboku)

If you can get a room here, grab it. The Shikikaboku is one of the most magical little hotels I've ever stayed in. The room was perfect, the rooftop bath was amazing and the location was incredibly convenient. Oh, and the service was top shelf. I've stayed in a lot of hotels, but this one is among the best.

My wife and I loved our time at Shikikaboku, originally staying 3 nights but extended for one more. It's in a lovely part of Kyoto, surrounded by beautiful scenery, quirky shops (antiques, handicrafts etc.) and made for a relaxing stay before we headed to Tokyo. Service was fantastic with every member of the team friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Particularly enjoyed the bar trying one of the Japanese whiskys and the recommended restaurants to sample traditional kaiseki and yakiniku meals. The styling of the hotel is minimalist Japanese with attention to detail and a cozy feel throughout. The rooftop area, with the outdoor bashes is particularly cool. Already planning to stay again next year!

Higashiyama Shikikaboku Was one of the best parts of my vacation. It offered beauty and relaxation after exploring Kyoto all day, which is exactly what I needed. The hotel room had everything we needed to make ourselves feel at home. The staff were the highlight of the stay, they are amazing people. They made sure we were well taken care of and were just genuinely warm and friendly. They were very very helpful and professional. Best hotel experience I’ve had so far! My husband and I enjoyed their healthy breakfast menu as well as the architecture and interior design. We are excited and cannot wait for our next stay at this hotel!

This is the best place I have ever stayed in Japan. I will be back again in November for a week. I cannot say enough about the staff, facility and location. Perfection.