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Tawaraya Ryokan vs Hoshinoya Kyoto
HOSHINOYA Kyoto and Tawaraya Ryokan are both highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Tawaraya Ryokan scores slightly better than HOSHINOYA Kyoto. Tawaraya Ryokan has a TripExpert Score of 84 with recommendations from 6 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Star Service and Fodor's.
Tawaraya Ryokan
Frommer's
Concierge
Star Service
Hideaway Report
Fodor's
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278 Nakahakusancho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8094
From $0 /night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
Frommer's
"With refined taste reigning supreme, each room is different and exquisitely appointed."
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Concierge
"A favorite of heads of state, movie stars, and obsessive Japanophiles... devastatingly expensive."
Star Service
"Located east of the Oike subway station, this expensive hostelry numbers among the most famous ryokan in Japan, along with Hiiragiya across the street."
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The hotel rarely responds to special requests in advance.
Hideaway Report
96.0
"Celebrated ryokan in the center of the city, owned by the same family for nearly 300 years. Stepping inside feels like a form of time travel."
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Fodor's
"The hotel is known not only for its hospitality, but also for the sumptuous but subdued decor, impeccable service, and splendid gardens."
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Hoshinoya Kyoto
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Gayot
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11-2 Genrokuzancho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 616-0007
From $645 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure
"The Arashiyama neighborhood of Kyoto, full of bamboo groves and Zen temples, is the site of the city’s newest—and most exquisite—ryokan, or traditional inn."
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Star Service
"Quaint and authentic, this traditional ryokan inspires guests with its Japanese style while keeping the modern comforts of home readily available."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"This hybrid ryokan-hotel, a series of low buildings inspired by traditional Japanese houses, clings to the banks above the Hozugawa River in the temple-rich Arashiyama district."
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Gayot
"Tastefully contemporary, this charming boutique hotel is unique among Kyoto's many traditional inns."
The Telegraph
8.0
"A tranquil, traditionally-styled but luxurious escape in woods reached by a riverboat, on the edge of Kyoto. A range of free activities include a tea-drinking ceremony."
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