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The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto

Kyoto, Japan

About The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto

A luxury hotel on the banks of the Kamo River beside Nijo Bridge, opened in 2014, with rooms looking across the water to the Higashiyama mountains. It blends ryokan-inspired design with full hotel service, including a spa with an indoor pool, and Pontocho and Gion are a pleasant riverside walk away. A calm, very comfortable choice if you're treating yourself.

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📍Kamogawa Nijo-Ohashi Hotori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-0902, Japan

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Why it works for solo travelers

✓ Comfortable for solo guests.
✓ Higher-end ($$$).

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