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Tawaraya RyokanvsKanamean Nishitomiya
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, Tawaraya Ryokan is preferred by most professionals compared to Kanamean Nishitomiya. Tawaraya Ryokan scores 84 with accolades from 6 publications such as Concierge, Hideaway Report and Star Service.
Tawaraya Ryokan
Frommer's
Concierge
Star Service
Hideaway Report
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
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." Full review
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." Full review
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The hotel rarely responds to special requests in advance.
Hideaway Report96.0
"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 "The hotel is known not only for its hospitality, but also for the sumptuous but subdued decor, impeccable service, and splendid gardens." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Tawaraya has been operating for more than three centuries and is one of the finest places to stay in the world." Full review
Kanamean Nishitomiya
Time Out
The Telegraph
Michelin Guide
562 Honeyanocho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8064
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
- Bathrobes
- Flatscreen TV
- Safe
Time Out "This beautiful two-storey house has been welcoming guests since 1873." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"An elegant Kyoto ryokan inn with contemporary touches run by charismatic fifth-generation family owners." Full review
Michelin Guide "It’s a 19th-century townhouse, a rarity in Kyoto — a stay here isn’t a trip back in time so much as it is an experience of Japanese hospitality stripped down to its essence." Full review
