At first glance you might mistake Four Seasons Kyoto for a modern-day Emperor’s Palace rather than a slick hotel. Its sheer ...

From a sky-high urban sanctuary in Osaka to an ancient garden oasis in Kyoto, two luxury hotels showcase Japan's striking ...

It's only about 10 minutes from downtown Kyoto. It does a marvelous job of representing the area's history while presenting a modern sheen (the bamboo-lined driveway is just one example).