Hiiragiya vs Toyoko Inn Kyoto Shijo-Karasuma

Toyoko Inn Kyoto Shijo-Karasuma and Hiiragiya are both highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Hiiragiya is preferred by most reviewers compared to Toyoko Inn Kyoto Shijo-Karasuma. Hiiragiya ranks #2 in Kyoto with positive reviews from 7 reviews including Insight Guides, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.

Hiiragiya

Tripexpert score:

8 / 10

Location: 277 Nakahakusancho, Huyacho Anekoji-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8094

Price:

From $904 /night

Amenities:

Hot Tub
Free Internet
Room Service
Concierge
Restaurant
Multilingual

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Expert reviews:

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

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

"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

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