Hiiragiya vs The Westin Miyako Kyoto
Both The Westin Miyako Kyoto and Hiiragiya are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hiiragiya ranks slightly higher than The Westin Miyako Kyoto. Hiiragiya has a TripExpert Score of 92 with approval from 9 sources such as Fodor's, Time Out and Hideaway Report.
Hiiragiya
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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 Westin Miyako Kyoto
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1 Awadaguchi Kachocho, Higashiyama-ku, Sanjo Keage, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 605-0052
From $319 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"It's still the place to stay if you want to make the right impression on your local business associates or Japanese in-laws."
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For runners, this is a great location; ask for a map of nearby wooded trails.
Fodor's
"At the foot of the mountains, the Westin Miyako feels far from the city while retaining great access to downtown."
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Travel + Leisure
"A 16-acre compound installed on the tree-covered Higashiyama Hills just outside of Kyoto, this historic 1890 hotel has hosted kings, queens, presidents, and celebrities."
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Recharge with a facial or body treatment at Sothys Skin Care Salon on the third floor, or savor Jing tea and truffles at the Mayfair Tea Room.
DK Eyewitness
"An elegant and luxurious hotel, with an annex styled as a Japanese tea room for those wanting ryokan-style accommodation."
Time Out
"The setting can’t be faulted: the 501-room Westin sits against a verdant mountain and boasts gardens by master Jihei Ogawa and his son."
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