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Tawaraya RyokanvsRakucho

Both Rakucho and Tawaraya Ryokan are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Tawaraya Ryokan ranks significantly better than Rakucho. Tawaraya Ryokan comes in at 79 with endorsements from 4 reviews like concierge.com, Frommer's and Fodor's.

Tawaraya Ryokan
8/10
278 Nakahakusancho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8094
From $0/night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Air Conditioning
  • Breakfast included
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Frommer's Frommer's
"With refined taste reigning supreme, each room is different and exquisitely appointed." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"A favorite of heads of state, movie stars, and obsessive Japanophiles... devastatingly expensive."
Star Service 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 Report Hideaway Report
96.0
"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 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 Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Tawaraya has been operating for more than three centuries and is one of the finest places to stay in the world." Full review
Rakucho
7/10
455 Nishinotoin-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8327 
From $24/night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Restaurant
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Air Conditioning
  • Baggage storage
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Frommer's Frommer's
"All but one of the spotless tatami rooms, decorated with such traditional touches as scrolls, have views of a small peaceful garden." Full review

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