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Hiiragiya vs Hotel Chourakukan

Hiiragiya and Hotel Chorakukan are both endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hiiragiya scores significantly higher than Hotel Chorakukan. Hiiragiya is ranked #2 in Kyoto with approval from 9 reviews such as Oyster, Insight Guides and Frommer's.

Hiiragiya
Hiiragiya
8 / 10
277 Nakahakusancho, Huyacho Anekoji-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8094
From $904 /night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Multilingual
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Insight Guides Insight Guides
"A well-known and timeless ryokan, dating from the mid-19th century. Expensive, but a Kyoto experience."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Among Kyoto’s most illustrious ryokan... this 145-year-old staple includes a kaiseki dinner served in your room." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"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." Full review
Star Service 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
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Room 14, a favorite of Kawabata, is among the most requested.
Oyster 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
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Hotel Chourakukan
Hotel Chourakukan
7 / 10
604 Maruyamacho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 605-0071
From $0 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Restaurant
  • Free Parking
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Time Out Time Out
"Sumptuous furnishings include a real log fire, a wood and brick interior, and jacuzzi baths with views of Maruyama Park. The Chourakukan lies somewhere between a boutique hotel and a rental apartment." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"There are many sights to see, including the Victorian dining room, rococo style afternoon tea, luxury tea ceremony room and others." Full review