Open October 2016, the Four Seasons Kyoto Hotel is set in an 800-year-old traditional garden in Japan’s historic imperial capital. The all-new Hotel is enviably located at the foot of Higashiyama Mountain in the city’s temple district with numerous historic landmarks surrounding it, plus minutes-away access to Kyoto’s tech industries, creative arts and leading educational institutions. The light-filled Hotel affords breathtaking views in every direction, including the Kiyomizu-dera Temple, its own five acre (two hectare) pond and gardens and the local neighbourhood. The guest rooms, suites and Hotel residences are decorated in traditionally-inspired yet contemporary style by Hirsch Bedner Associates. Four dining options include an exclusive sushi restaurant, a modern brasserie, lounge and a lovely garden tea house. An intimate spa is adjacent to a shimmering indoor pool.