Hoshinoya KyotovsKyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Honganji
Both HOSHINOYA Kyoto and Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Honganji are praised by experts. On balance, HOSHINOYA Kyoto scores significantly higher than Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Honganji. HOSHINOYA Kyoto comes in at #8 in Kyoto with positive reviews from 6 reviews such as Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
Hoshinoya Kyoto
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." Full review
Star Service
"Quaint and authentic, this traditional ryokan inspires guests with its Japanese style while keeping the modern comforts of home readily available." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The 25 spacious guest pavilions all have unique touches, but you can expect traditional Japanese elements like shoji screens, low-lying furniture, tokonoma alcoves, tatami mats, and deep soaking tubs "
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This modern take on the classic Japanese inn is quickly becoming a favourite of well-heeled visitors to Kyoto in search of privacy and a unique experience." Full review
Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Honganji
228 Butsuguyacho Aburanokoji Hanayacho Sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8347
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
Fodor's
"Traditional architecture and attractive tatami rooms, baths included, are among the draws at this popular property in Honganji's quiet temple area." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The charming, mid-range Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura presents itself as a classic Japanese inn." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This new ryokan, a relatively short walk from Kyoto Station, has clean, efficient rooms as well as a variety of traveller-friendly extras." Full review