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1 UNLOCKING THE HIDDEN SECRETS OF KYOTO Discover the style and verve of today s Japan with an 800-year-old ikeniwa (pond garden) at its heart

2 CONTEMPORARY VIBE 1,000 YEARS OF HISTORY Number one on Travel + Leisure s World s Best Cities list for 2014 and 2015, Kyoto is a must-see for any connoisseur

FASCINATING CITY OF CONTRASTS Much of what we view as the essence of Japan from the tea ceremony to

3 FASCINATING CITY OF CONTRASTS Much of what we view as the essence of Japan from the tea ceremony to ikebana, the art of flower arranging was born in Kyoto, Japan s Imperial and cultural capital for over a millennium. Explore that heritage in its well-preserved palaces, gardens and 2,000 temples and shrines, which include 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Today s Kyoto also means cutting-edge industry and forward-looking art and design. And it s one of the few cities with four distinct, highly photogenic seasons each framed by the huge windows of Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR LOCATION >

WRAPPED IN NATURE Amidst the poetry of an ancient Japanese garden hugging the lower slopes of Kyoto s eastern mountains, Four Seasons places you close to

Experience it all, secluded in space and garden tranquility, ten minutes from downtown.

4 WRAPPED IN NATURE Amidst the poetry of an ancient Japanese garden hugging the lower slopes of Kyoto s eastern mountains, Four Seasons places you close to Kyoto s finest cultural assets from Kiyomizu dera Temple gazing from the green hillside above to Kyoto National Museum across the street. Experience it all, secluded in space and garden tranquility, ten minutes from downtown. In our light-filled, contemporary guest rooms and hotel residences, experience personalised, insider access to Kyoto s four-season delights. Let Four Seasons help you unlock the mysteries and capture the essence of Kyoto LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR HOTEL >

5 FEEL THE TOUCH OF LUXURY Exhilaratingly contemporary Japanese design steeped in Kyoto s wealth of traditional artistry

HAVENS FOR CONTEMPLATION Each guest room, suite or hotel residence blends refined,

12th-century Shakusuien Garden or the Myoho-in Temple rooftops next door.

6 HAVENS FOR CONTEMPLATION Each guest room, suite or hotel residence blends refined, modern aesthetics and the creations of Japanese artisans in washi-paper lamps, fusuma screens, or urushi lacquerware. Patterns of light and shadow play from windows that include vistas of our 12th-century Shakusuien Garden or the Myoho-in Temple rooftops next door. Some rooms have a private balcony; some embrace unobstructed pond garden views. Bathrooms reflect the soothing effects of water. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR ACCOMMODATIONS >

7 UNIQUE IN KYOTO Our sun-washed restaurant and garden terrace offer stunning front-row seats to the four seasons of Kyoto

WORLD OF INTRIGUING CHOICES Explore the uncomplicated, seasonal menu at The Brasserie, with its

Sip Kyoto craft beers on our waterside terrace, where the mood is tranquil yet fun.

Cross the glass bridge to experience a tea ceremony in our Tea House Shakusui-tei for new twists on

8 WORLD OF INTRIGUING CHOICES Explore the uncomplicated, seasonal menu at The Brasserie, with its double-height panoramas of the garden. Sip Kyoto craft beers on our waterside terrace, where the mood is tranquil yet fun. Enjoy our specialty coffee with homemade pastries at The Lounge. Cross the glass bridge to experience a tea ceremony in our Tea House Shakusui-tei for new twists on tradition in the city where the tea ceremony began, then return in the evenings for sake or champagne. Step up to Sushi Wakon for the authentic Edomae-style sushi, or share them in one of our private dining rooms. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR DINING >

9 YOUR PLACE FOR KYOTO HEALING One of the city s largest sanctuaries for escape and renewal lets you float in our pool or melt into bliss in the spa

REGENERATE, YOUR WAY Count brisk laps or float weightlessly on an underwater

Reward yourself in our serene spa rooms including a VIP suite for two with

10 REGENERATE, YOUR WAY Count brisk laps or float weightlessly on an underwater lounger in our pool. Reward yourself in our serene spa rooms including a VIP suite for two with restorative wellness therapies that apply the best of the world s techniques and gentle, all-natural ingredients. Fine-tune your workout with a professional trainer using the latest gym equipment. Afterwards unwind in our large whirlpool or stretch out peacefully with refreshments in a quiet nook. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPA >

DRAMATIC VENUES FOR PRESTIGE Create a gala event or elite meeting in the sophisticated

11 DRAMATIC VENUES FOR PRESTIGE Create a gala event or elite meeting in the sophisticated ballroom, accented by natural daylight through floor-to-ceiling windows and the works of acclaimed Kyoto artists. Conclude successful business behind artisan-painted cedar doors in our three flexible conference rooms. Or celebrate new beginnings in our soaring, sunlit chapel, a one-of-a-kind space inspired by gently swaying bamboo. In all cases, our resourceful staff helps you craft an unforgettable event, expressly for you. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR MEETINGS AND EVENTS >

LOCATION Kyoto combines the best of contemporary Japan with 1,000+ years as the ancient Imperial capital At the end of a private drive lined with bamboo groves, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto nestles you

12 LOCATION Kyoto combines the best of contemporary Japan with 1,000+ years as the ancient Imperial capital At the end of a private drive lined with bamboo groves, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto nestles you in a historical garden at the foot of a mountain in Kyoto s scenic district of temples Thoughtful, multilingual Four Seasons service helps you unlock the mysteries and capture the essence of Kyoto ACCOMMODATIONS 123 guest rooms include 13 suites, plus 57 hotel residences some of the most spacious in Kyoto DINING & DRINKS The Brasserie offers a relaxed yet refined dining experience unique in Kyoto, with garden terrace The Lounge overlooking the gardens for tea, coffee and pastries Across the glass bridge in the garden, the Tea House Shakusui-tei beside the ikeniwa serves a traditional tea experience by day; sake and champagne in the evening Sushi Wakon with two private dining rooms SPA, POOL & FITNESS Spa features seven treatment rooms, including a VIP spa suite for two; salon for the latest in hair, skin, and nail services 20-m. (65.6-ft.) indoor pool with in-water lounge chairs and large whirlpool 24-hour fitness centre for cardio and weight-training MEETINGS & EVENTS 569 m 2 (6,124 sq. ft.) of adaptable contemporary function space, to host groups up to 220 The sophisticated ballroom is awash with natural daylight; show kitchen and foyer bar expand the options Three fully equipped conference rooms behind intricately carved cedar doors showcase scenes of Kyoto s seasons Chapel combines solemnity and elegance, with 5.4-m (17.7-ft.) ceiling and full-height altar window plus a balcony above the bamboo groves CONNECT WITH US FOURSEASONS.COM/KYOTO > Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto Myohoin Maekawa-cho Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto , Japan T / F VIEW OUR DIRECTIONS & MAP > The marks FOUR SEASONS, FOUR SEASONS HOTELS AND RESORTS, any combination thereof and the Tree Design are registered trademarks of Four Seasons Hotels Limited in Canada and U.S.A. and of Four Seasons Hotels (Barbados) Ltd. elsewhere. FSKYO150000e / 08/2016 / Design: theworkhouse.ca

UNLOCKING THE HIDDEN SECRETS OF KYOTO. Discover the style and verve of today s Japan with an 800-year-old ikeniwa (pond garden) at its heart

UNLOCKING THE HIDDEN SECRETS OF KYOTO Discover the style and verve of today s Japan with an 800-year-old ikeniwa (pond garden) at its heart CONTEMPORARY VIBE 1,000 YEARS OF HISTORY Number one on Travel