Hiiragiya

Top 1% of hotels in Kyoto

8 / 10

“Much has been written about Hiiragiya since it opened in 1861, usually rich with superlatives. Along with its cross-street neighbour Tawaraya, it’s considered the city’s greatest ryokan.”

– Time Out

Insight Guides

"A well-known and timeless ryokan, dating from the mid-19th century. Expensive, but a Kyoto experience."

Travel + Leisure

"Among Kyoto’s most illustrious ryokan... this 145-year-old staple includes a kaiseki dinner served in your room." Full review

Star Service

"This hostelry is widely acknowledged as one of the best traditional ryokan in Japan, a claim shared with the Tawaraya directly across the narrow street." Full review

Room 14, a favorite of Kawabata, is among the most requested.

Oyster

4.0

"With a history dating back to 1818, the luxury Hiiragiya is a Japanese inn ("ryokan") located in the middle of Kyoto that takes pride in upholding traditional customs." Full review

Hideaway Report

96.0

"Classic family-owned inn set in a traditional wooden house dating from 1818, located on a charming side street in the heart of the city." Full review

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Amenities

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