10/10
“Excellent stay, extremely good personnel. Amazing.”
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Kyoto · head to head
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto vs Six Senses Kyoto
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Six Senses Kyoto is $672 a night less. They are 91 metres apart.
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The honest take
These two sit almost on top of each other in Higashiyama, so location isn't the deciding factor. Four Seasons is $1,658 with a higher guest rating (9.4 vs 9) built on a much larger review base, plus parking and a hot tub that Six Senses doesn't list. Six Senses is $1,009 and still five-star with a strong 9.0 score, so unless you specifically want that hot tub or on-site parking, it's the better value for the same neighbourhood and similar wellness facilities.
The look and the feel
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Four Seasons Kyoto sits against the wooded slope near Myohoin temple, and the design leans into that: a landscaped garden courtyard with a pond, dark timber and stone used the way traditional Kyoto machiya use them, and a hush in the public rooms that feels deliberately monastic. There's a sushi counter and a proper tea house on site, which tells you who they're building the experience for. Rooms come with the standard glassy Four Seasons comfort - iPad control panels, flat-screens - but the spa wing with its indoor pool, whirlpools and steam rooms is the real spine of the place, oriented toward slow, expensive recovery rather than sightseeing efficiency.
Guests who want the full Kyoto ritual experience - tea house, sushi counter, a large spa complex - and are happy paying a premium for scale and reputation.
Six Senses Kyoto
Six Senses Kyoto, a few doors down on the same Myohoin lane, works from the brand's usual wellness-first template: indoor pool, sauna, fitness centre, air-conditioned rooms with city views. The listing text is thin on the design specifics, but the Six Senses house style elsewhere runs toward natural materials, low lighting and a spa-clinical calm rather than the more ceremonial, garden-and-teahouse formality of its neighbour. It reads as a hotel built for guests who want the wellness credentials without the full temple-adjacent theatre.
Guests who want a genuinely excellent five-star base in the same historic pocket of Higashiyama without paying Four Seasons prices.
Six Senses drops the on-site parking and hot tub that Four Seasons offers, and comes with a much smaller review base (102 vs 449), so there's less crowd-tested confidence in the experience.
Four Seasons is the more atmospheric building, with its garden courtyard, tea house and sense of ceremony pulled straight from its Myohoin setting, while Six Senses reads as a well-run but more generic wellness hotel by comparison.
The numbers
| Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto | Six Senses Kyoto | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $2,283 | $1,611 |
| Guest rating | 9.4/10 | 9/10 |
| Reviews | 449 | 102 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 8 | 6 |
| Distance apart | 91 m |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto has
- Parking
- Hot tub
Only Six Senses Kyoto has
Nothing on our list that Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto lacks.
What guests actually say
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
- excellent service and staff
- beautiful garden and views
- excellent breakfast
Six Senses Kyoto
- friendly, helpful staff
- good breakfast
- clean, modern facilities
- restrictive access for children/pool
- staff disturbed guests unnecessarily
Four Seasons guests come away happier overall, with reviews describing near-flawless service and comfort, while Six Senses guests, though positive, note some frustration over family policies and staff intrusions.
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
Six Senses Kyoto
- Superior Room, 1 King BedRoom Only$1,632
- Superior KingRoom Only$1,643
- Superior King RoomRoom Only$1,709
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!
Six Senses Kyoto
10/10
“Wonderful stay”
Everything what an amazing hotel
Nothing All is perfect
9/10
“Stay at Six Senses has certainly elevated our impression of Kyoto, and we leave with very fond memories.”
Good breakfast;you can taste the real flavor of food. All employees are very welling to assist customers. They can book very nice restaurant for you, you have to do is asking.
10/10
“Beautifully relaxing”
The welcome , the incense , the breakfast, the Google Maps from Nicholas
The wooden bikes are a bit heavy to ride
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…
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Six Senses Kyoto
Luxurious Accommodation Indulge in air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities and stunning city views. Wellness Facilities Enjoy the indoor pool, sauna, and fitness centre for a relaxing stay. Convenient Services Benefit from concierge assistance, room service, and a kids' club for a hassle-free experience. Book your stay at Six Senses Kyoto for an…
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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
Six Senses Kyoto
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
Where they are
Higashiyama-ku Myohoin Maekawacho 445-3431 Myohoin Maekawacho, Higashiyama Ward
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