The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has announced that The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto is set to open its doors in Japan on 7 February next year.

The urban resort is set on the Kamogawa River, Nijho Ohashi, close to Kyoto's retail and entertainment district.

The hotels 136 guestrooms will offer views of the river and the Higashiyama Mountains.

It will also feature a spa facility, four dining options, banquet and meeting rooms, as well as other recreational facilities.

The Ritz-Carlton's design will be a subtle blend of modernity and respect for Japanese tradition, incorporating the work of internationally famous Japanese design houses such as Spin Studio. The architects and designers have also managed to preserve the traditional Meiji house and courtyard into the architectural structure of the building.

Newly-appointed general manager, Yuji Tanaka said: "The Ritz-Carlton will complement the exceptional architecture and heritage of Kyoto. Our entry to the market will help to draw sophisticated global travellers who are attracted the city for a quintessentially Japanese experience."