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Kanamean Nishitomiya (1) (telegraph.co.uk/ttkanamean-nishitomiya) is a luxurious modern take on a traditional ryokan inn, complete with a small courtyard garden, surrounded by seven tatami mat guest rooms. Doubles from £321. A more affordable option is the Celestine Kyoto (2) (telegraph.co.uk/ttcelestine-kyoto), a low-key yet stylishly finished hotel in Gion, a district famed for its tea houses and geisha heritage. Doubles from £170.