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Yadoya Hiraiwa vs Sumiya Ryokan
Both hotels are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Sumiya Ryokan scores marginally higher than Yadoya Hiraiwa. Sumiya Ryokan is ranked #43 in Kyoto with accolades from 1 reviewers like Frommer's.
Yadoya Hiraiwa
Frommer's
Fodor's
314 Hayao-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8114
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- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Air Conditioning
Frommer's
"This ryokan, halfway between Kyoto Station and downtown, is one of the best-known and oldest members of the Japanese Inn Group."
Full review
Fodor's
"One of several budget lodgings near the Takase-gawa, Ryokan Hiraiwa appeals to travelers seeking the traditional feeling of tatami-mat rooms."
Sumiya Ryokan
Frommer's
433 Shirakabecho, Nakagyo-ku, Fuyacho Sanjo-kudaru, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8075
From $0 /night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Refrigerator
Frommer's
"Like the other traditional Japanese inns listed here, the 100-year-old Sumiya has a great location in a typical Kyoto neighborhood just a few minutes' walk from bustling downtown."
Full review
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The oldest rooms employ a striking variety of different woods in their design (be sure to notice the Edo-Era designs on the sliding doors), while rooms in a 45-year-old addition may have sliding screen doors that open onto a private garden.
