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The Yasaka pagoda above a traditional Kyoto street

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

Kyoto

Watch the points price at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto.

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Low and serene beside the Kamo River, with Zen gardens and a four-story waterfall. Walking distance to Gion and downtown Kyoto.

From
420,000 points · 5 nights
Cash equivalent
$7,248
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Exceptional
Value
1.73¢ / point
  • A pagoda above autumn trees with mountains beyond

    Kyoto has some of the highest hotel cash rates in Asia, and the Ritz-Carlton sits near the top. When standard rooms open on points, few redemptions anywhere come close.

  • A bed on a terrace above a lake and mountains

    Our best dates price at 420,000 points for 5 nights, against $7,248 in cash. The fifth night is free.

  • Why it’s exceptional

    An exceptional use of points.

    1.73¢

    Value per point: the cash price of the stay divided by the points it costs.

Why this is special

Now
420K points
5 nights
Typical observed range
380K–462K
Usually 428K
Compared with usual
In line with the usual price
Cash equivalent
$7,248
Usually $6,835
Award rooms
Found on 18 of 31 checks
AwardEscape verdict
Exceptional

Cash is unusually expensive for these dates, which makes points more attractive.

Best dates we’ve found

Preview: sample prices and dates for illustration, not live availability.

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Exceptional

Use your points.

420,000 points replace $7,248 of cash for 5 nights. An exceptional use of points.

The cash price is unusually high for this hotel, which makes this a good time to use points.

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Points
420,000
5 nights · fifth night free
Cash
$7,248
incl. taxes and fees
Value per point
1.73¢
Dates
Jan 12–17, 2027

Fact sheet

Location

Kamogawa, Kyoto

Japan

Hotel features

  • River views
  • Zen gardens
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool

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420K points5 nights · $7,248 cash

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