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Discover serene temples and shrines in Kyoto that most tourists never find.
A first-hand review of staying at The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto, focusing on its calm location, river views, overall atmosphere, and when the stay feels truly worth the price.
… its matsuri (festivals) like nobody’s business: Gion Matsuri (Kyoto): Think 1,000-year-old floats, elaborate rituals, and very sweaty crowds. Worth it. Sumidagawa Fireworks (Tokyo): Pack your patience and a picnic mat. It’s the firework ev…
… strutting from Kyushu to Hokkaido over several weeks. Tokyo and Kyoto: Prime bloom is typically late March to early April. Hokkaido: The show starts late—usually late April to early May. Fashionably late, as always. Top Spots to See the Bl…
… and be settled without navigating busy streets. Day trips to Kyoto, Hakone, or even further afield become effortless. Despite its central location, the hotel itself is calm and polished. Rooms are generously sized, service is attentive, an…