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Hyatt Regency Kyoto

A 187-room hotel in Higashiyama-Shichijo, opposite the Kyoto National Museum and Sanjusangen-do. Renowned service, strong restaurants and a Ballroom I equipped with 360-degree projection: a safe choice for a premium seminar.

ハイアット リージェンシー 京都

City
Kyoto
District
Higashiyama
Rooms
187
Meeting rooms
9
Max. capacity (theatre)
700 pax
Largest room
820 m² · Ballroom I
Indicative budget
€€€

✓ Figures checked against official sources

MICE strengths

  • Ballroom I with 360-degree immersive projection, up to 700 theater-style
  • Nine banquet and meeting spaces
  • 5–10 min from Kyoto Station, in a temple district
  • Well-regarded restaurants for team dinners (Touzan, The Grill)

Why choose it

For a leadership seminar or launch of 80 to 400 people wanting an elegant setting, international service and distinctive projection technology.

Possible limits

Limited room inventory (187 rooms) for a large convention; beyond about 150 rooms, plan a second hotel.

Airport

Kansai (KIX): about 75–80 min by JR Haruka to Kyoto Station, then about 5–10 min by taxi. Itami: about 55 min by limousine bus to Kyoto Station.

Station

About 3 min on foot from Shichijo Station (Keihan line); 5–10 min by taxi from Kyoto Station. Opposite the Kyoto National Museum.

Indicative budget

€€€Indicative: ¥50,000–90,000 / night depending on season.

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The terrace at dusk, the Yasaka pagoda and hills on the horizon
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On requestEvenings from about ¥5,000 per person

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Event brief

Japan MICE, precisely orchestrated since 2005.

A few details are enough for a first proposal. A dedicated project manager replies within 48 business hours.

Event brief

Japan MICE, precisely orchestrated since 2005.

A few details are enough for a first proposal. A dedicated project manager replies within 48 business hours.