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Hiiragiya vs The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Both hotels are praised by writers. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto is preferred by most professionals compared to Hiiragiya. The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto scores 93 with positive reviews from 10 reviews like Frommer's, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Hiiragiya
Insight Guides
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277 Nakahakusancho, Huyacho Anekoji-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8094
From $904 /night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
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Kamogawa Nijo-Ohashi Hotori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-0902, Japan
From $717 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Its downtown location right beside the Kamo River complete with a small landscape garden, is the best feature of this 40-year-old property."
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Star Service
"While not in the heart of town, this new property, based on a Japanese genji novel, sits on the banks of the Kanogawa River overlooking the Higashiyama Sanju Roppo mountains."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Opened in late 2014."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The brand-new Ritz-Carlton is an oasis of luxury that commands perhaps the finest views of any hotel in the city."
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Wallpaper
"One of the most beautiful cities in the country, best-known for its architecture, history, ancient temples and peaceful zen gardens, Kyoto is top of the list for anyone visiting Japan."
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