Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto, a flagship hotel of the Banyan Group set on a hilltop in Kyoto's Higashiyama district, has launched a new dinner stay plan centered around its latest dining venue, Ryozen Sen Bettei.
Ryozen Sen Bettei opened on March 26, 2026, on the hotel's third floor within Ryozen, the hotel's kappo restaurant. The dining experience is a collaboration between the hotel and Nihon Ryori Sen SEN — a Michelin one-star Japanese restaurant — led by its head chef, Ken Sugisawa.
A Special Dining Experience at a Limited Counter
Ryozen Sen Bettei offers seating at an exclusive 8-seat counter within the Ryozen restaurant space. Guests can enjoy an omakase course dinner starting at 6:30 PM (all guests are seated simultaneously), with the menu prepared directly by Chef Sugisawa.
Chef Ken Sugisawa trained at prestigious Kyoto establishments including Kikunoi and Muromachi Wakuden, and gained additional experience as a private chef in London. After returning to Japan in 2018, his restaurant received a Michelin star within six months of opening. His cooking draws on the seasonal ingredients and refined techniques of traditional Kyoto cuisine, combined with influences developed abroad.
At Ryozen Sen Bettei, the dining space reflects the atmosphere of Noh theater, and the counter setting allows guests to engage directly with Chef Sugisawa through conversation as he prepares each course.
Dining Details
- Location: Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto, 3rd floor, counter within Kappo Restaurant Ryozen
- Open: Thursdays and Fridays for dinner only (until end of May 2026: limited specific dates; from June onwards: every Thursday and Friday)
- Seating: 8 counter seats only
- Start time: 6:30 PM (all guests start simultaneously)
- Menu: Omakase course dinner ¥38,000 (tax and service included)
- Sake pairing (5 types): +¥15,000 (optional add-on)
- Reservations: Required by 6:00 PM the day before; online or by phone
- Phone: 075-531-0500
- Website: https://banyantreehigashiyamakyoto.com/dining/ryozen-sen-bettei/
Note: Dietary substitutions are not available for the omakase course.
Dinner Stay Plan Overview
The hotel's dinner stay plan combines the Ryozen Sen Bettei dining experience with an overnight stay. After dinner, guests can unwind in the in-room hinoki cypress bathtubs or in the large natural hot spring communal bath available to all hotel guests.
Plan Details
- Status: Now on sale
- Available nights: April–May 2026: April 16 (Thursday), May 7 (Thursday), May 14 (Thursday) only; from June onwards: every Thursday and Friday
- Price: from ¥300,000 per night for 2 guests (includes tax and service; Kyoto city accommodation tax extra)
- Inclusions:
- In-room breakfast set
- Ryozen Sen Bettei dinner
- Complimentary one-way hotel-to-Kyoto Station shuttle service
- Reservations: https://www.banyantree.com/ja/japan/kyoto/offers/exquisite-stay-with-a-dinner-curated-by-michelin-starred-japanese-cuisine
Prices vary depending on the reservation dates. Please check the booking site for details.
About Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto
Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto is a 52-room hotel situated on a hillside in Kyoto's Gion and Higashiyama district, adjacent to Kiyomizudera Temple. The property features natural hot springs, and its hilltop location provides views over Kyoto while remaining within walking distance of major Higashiyama attractions.
- Address: 7 Seikanji Ryozancho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
- Access: Approx. 10 min by taxi from Gion-Shijo Station (Keihan Line); approx. 20 min by taxi from Kyoto Station
- Rooms: 52 rooms (including 8 rooms with private hot springs), in 6 room types
- Facilities: Kappo restaurant Ryozen, BAR RYOZEN, Banyan Tree Spa, large communal bath, gym
- Website: https://www.banyantree.com/ja/japan/kyoto
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/banyantreehigashiyamakyoto/
