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ShiraumevsNISHIYAMA RYOKAN
Shiraume and Nishiyama Ryokan are both rated very highly by professionals. Overall, Nishiyama Ryokan ranks marginally higher than Shiraume. Nishiyama Ryokan has a TripExpert Score of 77 with approval from 3 sources including Time Out, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Shiraume
Concierge
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Shirakawa-hotori, Shinbashi-dori, Gionmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
From $0/night
- 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
NISHIYAMA RYOKAN
Fodor's
Time Out
Frommer's
433 Gokomachi St, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-0933
From $152/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
Fodor's "A central location, friendly staff, and surprisingly top-notch kaiseki and hot-pot dinners make this traditional inn a good find...It's great for travelers who want the tatami-room experience." Full review
Time Out "Kyoto’s most foreigner-friendly ryokan has English-speaking staff who can point guests in the direction of English-language activities around the city." Full review
Frommer's "This 40-year-old property has a traditional atmosphere, from the old lantern above its front door to the small courtyard garden just beyond the lobby." Full review
