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Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shijo vs Tawaraya Ryokan

Both hotels are rated highly by professionals. On balance, Tawaraya Ryokan is the choice of most professionals compared to Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shijo. Tawaraya Ryokan scores 84 with praise from 6 reviewers such as Frommer's, Concierge and Star Service.

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shijo
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shijo
7 / 10
707-1 Myodenji-cho, Shijo-sagaru, Nishinotoin St, Shimogyo-ku, Shijo Sagaru, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8472
From $42 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking Rooms
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"A great choice for people who have graduated from guesthouses but don't want to bust the budget on luxury hotels... Frankly, we wish there were more hotels like the Mitsui on Shijō." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Located downtown, in central Kyoto, the same hotel group has another Garden Hotel by the station."
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"The mid-range Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shijo is compact and conservatively furnished in modern, streamlined decor." Full review
Tawaraya Ryokan
Tawaraya Ryokan
8 / 10
278 Nakahakusancho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8094
From $0 /night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Air Conditioning
  • Breakfast included
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Frommer's Frommer's
"With refined taste reigning supreme, each room is different and exquisitely appointed." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"A favorite of heads of state, movie stars, and obsessive Japanophiles... devastatingly expensive."
Star Service 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." Full review
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The hotel rarely responds to special requests in advance.
Hideaway Report 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." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The hotel is known not only for its hospitality, but also for the sumptuous but subdued decor, impeccable service, and splendid gardens." Full review
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