Hiiragiya Ryokan: Overview

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Average std. room/night
£153.57 – £179.38

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Nakahakusancho, Fuyacho Anekoji-agaru,, Kyoto, 604-8094, Japan…
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This celebrated, historical ryokan dates from 1861 and reflects the privileged social status of the samurai who frequented Hiiragi-ya in pre-modern Edo-period Japan. It is slightly more extravagant and with a few more modern touches than its famous compeer Tawara-ya. The rooms are luxurious and hep. The service here is brilliant with world class professionalism. The rooms are well decorated with traditional Japanese culture and art. There is also a garden which is a beautiful landscaped one and a nice place to relax.

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Amenities and leisure activities

Hotel Amenities:

• Laundry/ Dry Cleaning Service
• Common/Public Areas Accessible to Wheelchairs
• Currency Exchange
• Gift Shop
• Room Service

Room Amenities:

• Air Conditioning (In Room)
• Newspaper (Free)
• Refrigerator
• Telephone
• Television

Leisure Activities:

• Health Spa/Massage

User reviews

Experience of a lifetime - worth every penny

Experiencing the Japanese Ryokan is a MUST Not just a place for shuteye, but a whole evening of extravagance. In Kyoto, staying at the Hiiragiya should be considered as important an experience as seeing the temples and historic districts. \nThe rooms are beautifully decorated with antiques, screens and scrolls. More impressive yet is the attention to every detail lavished on you by the staff. They slip into your room while you are soaking in the bath and lay out the futon. They are more than willing to help you decide a course of action for sightseeing, and to help you understand details about the food, the bath and customs relating to your stay. It's a wonderful immersion into Japanese culture. \nFinally, the kaiseki meal is exquisite - beautiful, delicious and fascinating - utilizing the freshest seasonal, local ingredients. \nLastly some info about the pricing: the above quoted prices are per person. We stayed in the LEAST expensive room and payed $500, or $250 per person. It is worth every penny, and I especially urge someone who has never treated themselves to such an experience in extravagance to bite the bullet (or wallet) and do so!

06 Jun 2005 | A Yahoo! User

hiiragiya is fantastic

stayed here for 3 days 10/2004--it met or exceeded all expectations

06 Jun 2005 | A Yahoo! User