Hotels · Kyoto, Kansai, Japan
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
KYOTO, KANSAI, JAPAN
Overview
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto, ranked #100 for “Travel + Leisure” World’s Best Awards 2023, welcomes you to our contemporary oasis nestled around Shakusui-en, an 800-year-old heritage pond garden. Located in the serene and well-preserved Higashiyama district, our Hotel puts many of Kyoto’s key attractions within easy reach. Every season unveils new splendours, providing an unrivalled setting for cultural rituals, wellness experiences and culinary explorations. Immerse yourself in the city’s authentic living history while still enjoying the modern luxury and bespoke service synonymous with Four Seasons.
Kyoto, Japan’s former Imperial capital with more than one thousand years of exquisitely preserved history is home to two thousand temples and shrines, complete with authentic Japanese gardens and a kaleidoscope of festivals, ceremonies and rituals year-round. Seventeen are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, living evidence of golden age Japan. Yet, the city is also modern, pulsing with up-to-the-moment arts, design and culture.
Sustainability Initiatives +
Highlights of our sustainability activities.
OPERATIONS
- Air conditioning that turns off automatically when sliding glass door is open
- Plastic-free coffee capsules recycled regularly
- Biodegradable straws used in all restaurants and bars
- Kitchen team applies root-to-shoot approach
- Food waste to local recycling centers to convert into livestock feed
ENERGY CONSERVATION
- LED technology for energy efficiency
- Automated energy efficient program for lighting and HVAC for both occupied and unoccupied rooms
- Recycling cardboard, paper, plastics, glass, aluminum, cooking oil, shampoo and soaps
- Building Management System, fully automated and monitored central plant system to ensure optimal performance
- Reduction in carbon dioxide output with energy efficient type V belt implementation
- Install Lutron system controls for meeting space and guest room lights
- Landscaping lights are on timers and watering systems utilizing well water are used in Shakusuien pond garden
- Water flow efficiency faucets featured in all guestrooms
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
- Kyoto City 2Rs (Reduce and Reuse), continue supporting separating and recycling garbage
- CRS activities: Nanajo bridge cleaning and educational programs for schools
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