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Kyoto Brighton Hotel

A 182-room hotel in a quiet residential district near the Imperial Palace, known for its service and cuisine. Six banquet spaces including a 533 m² hall (up to 500 theater-style): a discreet address for seminars and business dinners.

京都ブライトンホテル

City
Kyoto
District
Imperial Palace
Rooms
182
Meeting rooms
6
Max. capacity (theatre)
500 pax
Largest room
533 m²
Indicative budget
€€€

✓ Figures checked against official sources

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MICE strengths

  • 533 m² main hall, up to 500 theater-style
  • Recognized banquet cuisine (Japanese, French, Chinese)
  • Quiet neighborhood, conducive to focus
  • Quick access to ICC Kyoto via the Karasuma subway

Why choose it

For a seminar of 50 to 300 people or a leadership meeting seeking calm, attentive service and good food, away from tourist crowds.

Possible limits

10 min on foot from the subway and 20 min by taxi from Kyoto Station; few restaurants and little nightlife nearby.

Airport

Kansai (KIX): about 75–80 min by JR Haruka to Kyoto Station, then about 20 min by taxi. Itami: about 55 min by limousine bus to Kyoto Station.

Station

About 10 min on foot from Imadegawa or Marutamachi stations (Karasuma subway), near the Kyoto Imperial Palace.

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Indicative budget

€€€Indicative: ¥35,000–70,000 / night depending on season.

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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.