Not to Be Missed
Learn the secrets of samurai sword fighting
Become a samurai for a day as you learn to draw, pose and swing your katana, the traditional sword used by ancient Japanese warriors. Tetsuro Shimaguchi, head choreographer for Kill Bill: Volume One, guides your hand.
Kyoto, Tailored for You
Your trip, your adventures. All of our journeys are fully customizable, allowing you the freedom to choose the experiences that speak to you – and change your mind at a moment’s notice.
LEARN THE ART OF FOOD PRESENTATION
Let an expert guide you through the regional nuances of Japanese cuisine, before creating dishes using traditional methods and feasting on your culinary creations for lunch.
Visit sacred temples and shrines
With 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites, Kyoto has an abundance of quiet temples, gardens and colourful shrines, each a unique setting for wonder and contemplation.
Gain special access to a hidden garden
Admire modern Japanese landscaping with a private visit to Tairyu-Sanso Garden, whose grounds are normally closed to the public. Take in the serene beauty of the garden’s vast lawns, pond and waterfall features from the property’s historic villa.
“The jet was like a sanctuary between destinations.”
— Marguerite K., Four Seasons Private Jet traveller
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Located near ancient temples as well as downtown Kyoto, this hotel is intimate and contemporary, blending modern Japanese sensibilities with traditional values and design.
- Large room windows overlook the pond garden or Myoho-in Temple
- The Hotel’s glass bridge leads to an intimate Tea House
- Built around an 800-year-old ikeniwa (pond garden)
