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Tawaraya Ryokan vs Hiiragiya Ryokan
Two ryokans in Kyoto, compared side by side — price, onsen, dining, and atmosphere. Find the right fit for your trip.
Tawaraya Ryokan
Kyoto, Kansai
Price range
$$$$
5-star ryokan
Key experiences
- Sleeping in one of 18 individually designed rooms in a 315-year-old inn
- Multi-course kaiseki dinner prepared by chefs who have maintained the same standards for generations
- Waking to a traditional Japanese breakfast served in your room overlooking the garden
- Exploring the labyrinthine wooden corridors and moss gardens at your own pace
- Experiencing ryokan service at its absolute apex — anticipatory, quiet, and deeply personal
Japan's most celebrated traditional inn, operating since 1709, beloved by royalty and artists in the heart of Kyoto.
Hiiragiya Ryokan
Kyoto, Kansai
Price range
$$$$
5-star ryokan
Key experiences
- Staying in a registered historical building that has hosted guests for over 200 years
- Receiving a custom-fitted yukata made to your measurements
- Multi-course kaiseki dinner emphasizing Kyoto's seasonal produce and delicate flavors
- Bathing in cedar-lined private baths fed by softened water
- Walking to Nishiki Market, Nijo Castle, and Gion from the inn's central location
A grand Kyoto ryokan since 1818, blending refined traditional architecture with impeccable kaiseki hospitality in the city center.
Which should you choose?
Choose Tawaraya Ryokan if…
Japan's most celebrated traditional inn, operating since 1709, beloved by royalty and artists in the heart of Kyoto
Choose Hiiragiya Ryokan if…
A grand Kyoto ryokan since 1818, blending refined traditional architecture with impeccable kaiseki hospitality in the city center