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MumevsShiraume
Both properties are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Shiraume is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel Mume. Shiraume scores 76 with accolades from 3 reviews like Lonely Planet, Concierge and Oyster.
Mume
Time Out
Michelin Guide
261 Shinmonzen dori, Umemotocho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 605-0064
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- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Time Out "Seven stunningly appointed rooms...will surely rival The Screen for the attention of the design crowd. ... Found amid the antique stores of Shinmonzen Dori." Full review
Michelin Guide "All four types of guest rooms feature printed paper on the walls and antique furniture. On the Shirakawa River, ‘Kaze’ is most popular, with its white interior enhancing natural light."
Shiraume
Concierge
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Shirakawa-hotori, Shinbashi-dori, Gionmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
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- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Though less rarefied and far less expensive than Tawaraya, Shiraume ryokan...is poised on a picturesque canal. ... It's ridiculously charming--especially in spring."
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When you reserve, ask for the ground-floor room with the garden view.
OysterUpper-middle-range
"This upper-middle-range property offers a beautiful setting, and eight rooms with traditional features like sliding doors, tatami mats, and futons spread out on the floors." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Looking out over the Shirakawa Canal in Shimbashi, a lovely street in Gion, this ryokan offers excellent location, atmosphere and service." Full review
