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Hiiragiya

2.5 star property
Luxury guesthouse in Kyoto with a steam room

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Hiiragiya Ryokan offers a peaceful retreat in Central Kyoto with an indoor public bath and authentic Japanese garden. Relax in the steam room after exploring Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street. Multilingual staff are available to enhance your experience.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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Traditional Quadruple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Traditional Quadruple Room

Highlights

Yard
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Futons

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Traditional Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Traditional Triple Room

Highlights

Yard
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Futons

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Japanese-style Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Japanese-style Room

Highlights

Yard
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Futons

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Basic Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Basic Triple Room

Highlights

Yard
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Futons

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Japanese-style Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Japanese-style Twin Room

Highlights

Yard
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 49 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Futons

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Basic Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Yard
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Yard
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Map
277 Nakahakusan-cho, Fuyacho, Anekoji-agaru, 277, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 604-8094

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kiyamachi Street - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pontocho Alley - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Shijo Street - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 5 min walk
  • Sanjo Station - 9 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪進々堂 御池店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪そじ坊 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪CAFE KOCSI (カフェ コチ) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪洋麺屋 五右衛門 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪上島珈琲店 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hiiragiya

Luxury guesthouse near Kawaramachi Street
Near Nishiki Market and Pontocho Alley, Hiiragiya provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a Japanese garden, and a steam room.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Multilingual staff, a front-desk safe, and meeting rooms
  • An elevator
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like safes and minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bathtubs and showers
  • Private yards, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: High-speed internet

Food and drink

  • Kaiseki meal

Things to do

  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Japanese garden

Spa

  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 21 floors
  • Genkan (entryway)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Fusuma (room partition)
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Guests must indicate the correct number of guests, including children and infants, at the time of booking. Fees may be incurred if the number of guests checking in varies from the number established at booking.

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Hiiragiya Ryokan Kyoto
Hiiragiya Ryokan
Hiiragiya Kyoto
Hiiragiya
Hiiragiya Hotel Kyoto
Hiiragiya Ryokan Kyoto
Hiiragiya Ryokan Guesthouse
Hiiragiya Ryokan Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in at Hiiragiya?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Hiiragiya?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hiiragiya located?

Located in Downtown Kyoto, this luxury guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Teramachi Street and Kawaramachi Street. Nishiki Market and Pontocho Alley are also within 10 minutes. Shiyakusho-mae Station is only a 5-minute walk and Karasuma Oike Station is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

Hiiragiya Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

RYOKAN DE LUXE SANS AFFECTER LA TRADITION !

EXPÉRIENCE INOUBLIABLE ET SANS PAREILLE !

10/10 Excellent

Burns

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hospitality.

I left my Patagonia down jacket behind and when I arrived at my hotel in Tokyo, it was waiting for me. They were very kind to mail it to the hotel. I am so impressed by their service and hospitality. I miss them already.

10/10 Excellent

Joni, Helsinki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Täydellinen ryokan-kokemus

Täydellinen kokemus - huone oli juuri niin autenttinen kuin voi odottaakin, illallinen kauniine ja maistuvine ruokalajeineen oli erinomainen ja kylpy rentouttava. Palvelu on erinomaista, ja henkilökunta puhuu myös sujuvaa englantia.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice

Very Japanese. Excellent service. Love the dinner and the breakfast!

10/10 Excellent

hatter10_6, Taipei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I wish I could rate "service" 6 out of 5

Hiiragiya is one of the three famous "Kyoto Ryokans", and it does its reputation justice. The service is impeccable. I found myself impressed by the surprise teas that they bring to you as you are settling in, the heartwarming recommendations that they make regarding sight seeing, and the careful preparation of your exquisite meals and living arrangements. The building itself is a historical treasure, and the experience overall is just second to none.

10/10 Excellent

G, Bonilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Ryokan

This was our second experience at a genuine Ryokan and just like the first one it did not disappoint. The exceptional service, food and ambience of this Ryokan was second to none. It is right in the middle of Kyoto but once you are in you fee like you are in the middle of nowhere. Close to everything and the food was probably the best we had in all Japan.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our favorite place to stay in Japan

We were told that if we were going to splurge on something, it should be staying here. That advice couldn't have been more accurate. We loved the ryokan for it's unbelievable service, commitment to authenticity, and everything. This ryokan felt like home. You are greeted with tea upon your return from exploring the city as well as having a hot soak in your room's tub. We were there 2 nights and had dinner and breakfast in our rooms both days. We loved the food and experiencing traditional meals and service. We may not have liked every aspect of the meals, but we wanted to dive into Japanese culture and cuisine. This was the best way to do this. They also have so much food that you will be full even if you don't eat or try everything. For those less adventurous with food, they do have alternative options for western tastes. We really can't recommend this ryokan enough. We felt like we were taken back in time here and were staying in a museum with all the adventure ammenities of modern days.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelent Ryokan

Very good ryokan, wonderfull room, excelent and attentive staff.

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Little Rock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best part of our trip to Japan

This was an incredible experience for me and my wife. Easily the most special thing we did in our 7 days in Japan. Cost us a lot, but worth it, from the hot baths, personal attention, 12 course meals, and the quiet calm of the place. You can stay at a Hyatt or other western hotels in Japan for a lot less money, but you will miss the special Japanese feel that Ryokan provides. When you are in this Ryokan, you know you are in Japan, and nowhere else on earth.

10/10 Excellent

Anita, Vt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really lovely experience! Beautiful, historical room with private viewing garden, remarkable food and service.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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