

Kyoto, Japan: The Ritz-Carlton
Kyoto, also known as the “Imperial City,” is centered on the Honshu island of Japan and home to 2000 religious sanctuaries, mystical temples, colorful shrines, sprawling palaces and sacred pavilions. Contrary to the bustle and clamor of cultural centers like Tokyo, this metropolis narrates the region’s history through tranquil scenery and its omniscient natural serenity. Settled on the peaceful bank of the Kamogawa River near the fringe of the Higashiyama Mountains is the reg