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Perched at the foot of Higashiyama mountain with the feudal-era district spread below it, this grand hotel has been an old-school institution for everyone from imperial families to visiting dignitaries. A recent renovation added contemporary interiors and a reimagined onsen spa without losing the manicured grounds and 19th-century bearing that earned it that reputation. It's still the kind of place where the lobby alone sets a tone.
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- Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Recommended
One number, weighted & current 81
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