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Tawaraya Ryokan vs APA Hotel Kyoto Gion Excellent

APA Hotel Kyoto Gion Excellent and Tawaraya Ryokan are both recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Tawaraya Ryokan is preferred by most writers compared to APA Hotel Kyoto Gion Excellent. Tawaraya Ryokan ranks #7 in Kyoto with accolades from 4 reviews including Fodor's, Frommer's and concierge.com.

Tawaraya Ryokan
Tawaraya Ryokan
8 / 10
278 Nakahakusancho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8094
From $0 /night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Air Conditioning
  • Breakfast included
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Frommer's Frommer's
"With refined taste reigning supreme, each room is different and exquisitely appointed." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"A favorite of heads of state, movie stars, and obsessive Japanophiles... devastatingly expensive."
Star Service Star Service
"Located east of the Oike subway station, this expensive hostelry numbers among the most famous ryokan in Japan, along with Hiiragiya across the street." Full review
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The hotel rarely responds to special requests in advance.
Hideaway Report Hideaway Report
96.0
"Celebrated ryokan in the center of the city, owned by the same family for nearly 300 years. Stepping inside feels like a form of time travel." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The hotel is known not only for its hospitality, but also for the sumptuous but subdued decor, impeccable service, and splendid gardens." Full review
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APA Hotel Kyoto Gion Excellent
APA Hotel Kyoto Gion Excellent
7 / 10
555 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 605-0074
From $34 /night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking Rooms
  • Multilingual
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The overwhelming reason to stay at this 40-some-year-old property is its superb location in Gion...rooms are updated but tiny. " Full review
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There are no views, but my recommendation is to ask for a room on a higher floor facing west, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the tiled roofs of Gion.