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Free parking
Business center
Shops
English
Japanese
Closest transportation
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Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station is within 0.22 km
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Karasuma Oike Subway Station is within 0.55 km
Location rating score
| Service | 4.8 |
| Number of restaurants | 1 |
| Location rating | 4.7 |
| Closest airport | Osaka International Airport (ITM) |
| Distance from airport | 39.0 km |
With over 300 years in the business, this is one of the oldest ryokan in Kyoto. From the Edo period, through the Meiji period aristocrats and daimyo frequented the inn. Through providing excellent service and cultivating a valued reputation, the inn was able to prosper over its 300-year existence. The inn prides itself most on its famous service, which goes above and beyond that of which is expected. Guests who stay at Tawaraya will experience true hospitality, and will feel more like royalty than customers. Everything is of the highest standard and the inn makes no compromises in terms of providing their guests with the finest food and service. The amenities provided are of the highest quality to provide a truly homely and welcoming environment.
Exceptional4.7
Location
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[Regarding Meals]
- For guests who have made a reservation for 1 night with 2 meals, please note that our accommodation does not provide options for skipping dinner or breakfast on-site.
Refunds will not be issued even in case guests skip a meal.
- The final starting time for dinner is 18:30 (select between 17:30 - 18:30).
Dinner will not be served for guests arriving past 18:30.
- For those with allergies, please be sure to make a notification at least 3 days in advance.
While not all requests may be accommodated, please notify as early as possible.
- There are no vegetarian or gluten-free meals.
Basically the meal will be a kaiseki course meal mainly featuring fish.
As we strive to provide guests with a quiet experience, we ask that guests bringing children specify the details about the children being brought on the reservation page.
*Notice of Smoking Ban in All Guestrooms
Please note that all guestrooms are now non-smoking.
Smoking Area: Lobby (smoking booth)
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5.0
Wow. Those were the first word which came to our mind when we left the ryokan. It was one of the best experience we had. We are world traveler and looking for something authentic local not pretentious but luxury. This is it.
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4.5
Truly immaculate service by your personal hostess who serves your meals and takes care of you during your stay. The room we stayed in has its own little zen garden. It's located off the crowded street but a mere 5 mins walk to Nishiki market and the main s
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5.0
Absolutely special experience. Serene and zen environment with immaculate and warm staff. Cannot recommend enough!
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5.0
My husband and I are notoriously difficult to impress and we have never had an absolutely perfect experience in any hotel or resort - until Tawaraya Ryokan. Everything, every single last detail was sublime - the food, the service, the room, the sleeping ar
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Located in heart of Kyoto
Gift/souvenir shop
Car park
4.7
“Exceptional”
We were exceptionally happy with room , service, meals etc at the Tawaraya Ryoken. It was our first experience in a Ryoken and we couldn't have been happier. The room was immaculate, quiet and serene. It enabled us to relax in a way that is far beyond what
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