12 Apr 2021
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13 Apr 2021
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2 adults
1 room
4.8
Review score
/5
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4.7
Exceptional
Location rating score
Popular neighborhood
Parking
Lowest price includes
Popular landmarks
Kyukyodo 120 m
Hakusan Shrine 160 m
Ogasawara clinic 170 m
Zest Underground Shopping Arcade 200 m
Tenshoji Temple 200 m
Avril Sanjo 210 m
Sacra - Former Fudo Chokin Bank Kyoto Branch 210 m
Kyoto City Office 210 m
Old Yabetoku Clock Shop 210 m
Nishiharu Shop 210 m
Nearby landmarks
Nishiki Market Shopping District 670 m
Gion 1.28 km
Nijō Castle 1.46 km
Kiyomizu-dera Temple 2.46 km
Sanjusangendo Temple 2.52 km
Kyoto Station Building 2.81 km
Ginkakuji Temple 3.47 km
Kinkakuji Temple 4.62 km
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine 4.86 km
Arashiyama Monkey Park 8.34 km
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Tawaraya Ryokan
Fuya-cho, Anekoji-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kawaramachi, Kyoto, Japan, 604-8094 - View map
Located in heart of Kyoto
Room service
Massage
Car park
Rooms available at Tawaraya Ryokan
Room pictures and info
Japanese Style Room
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- Garden
- Non-smoking
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Room pictures and info
Japanese Style Room
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- Garden
- Non-smoking
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Room pictures and info
Japanese Style Room
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- Non-smoking
- Bathtub
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More about Tawaraya Ryokan
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.
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What they offer
Languages spoken
- English
Accessibility
- Braille support in rooms and public spaces
- In-room emergency alarm
- Sign-language support at reception
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Internet access
- Free internet access
- Internet access – wireless
Things to do, ways to relax
- Massage
Dining, drinking, and snacking
- Room service
Services and conveniences
- Computer
Getting around
- Car park [free of charge]
- Car park [indoor]
- Car park [outdoor]
Available in all rooms
- Bath towel
- Newspaper (free)
- Toilet
- Bathtub
- Newspaper (morning edition)
- Toothbrush
- Face towel
- Non-smoking
- Towels
- Hair dryer
- Razor
- Yukata (Japanese pajamas)
- Newspaper (evening edition)
- Shampoo and conditioner
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Nearest essentials
Airports
Osaka International Airport (ITM)
39.0 km
Kobe Airport (UKB)
64.3 km
Public transportation
Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station
220 m
Karasuma Oike Subway Station
550 m
Hospital or clinic
Ogasawara clinic
170 m
Shopping
Kyoto Station Building
2.8 km
Convenience store
7 Eleven
80 m
Cash withdrawal
ATM
230 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.
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What's nearby
Popular landmarks
- Nishiki Market Shopping District - 670 m
- Gion - 1.28 km
- Nijō Castle - 1.46 km
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple - 2.46 km
- Sanjusangendo Temple - 2.52 km
- Kyoto Station Building - 2.81 km
- Ginkakuji Temple - 3.47 km
- Kinkakuji Temple - 4.62 km
- Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine - 4.86 km
- Arashiyama Monkey Park - 8.34 km
Nearby landmarks
- Kyukyodo - 120 m
- Hakusan Shrine - 160 m
- Ogasawara clinic - 170 m
- Zest Underground Shopping Arcade - 200 m
- Tenshoji Temple - 200 m
- Avril Sanjo - 210 m
- Sacra - Former Fudo Chokin Bank Kyoto Branch - 210 m
- Kyoto City Office - 210 m
- Old Yabetoku Clock Shop - 210 m
- Nishiharu Shop - 210 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Property's guest policies
Others
Extra beds, if available, are dependent on the room you choose. Please ask the property for more details.
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Some helpful facts
Check-in/Check-out
Check-in from: 03:00 PM
Check-out until: 11:00 AM
The property
Number of restaurants: 1
Opened in : 1874
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Property announcements
*Notice of Smoking Ban in All Guestrooms
Please note that all guestrooms are now non-smoking.
Smoking Area: Lobby (smoking booth)
Starting times for dinner is available for between 17:30 – 19:30. We ask that guests notify the hotel for arrivals that will be later than 19:00. Please carefully note that dinner will not be provided for guests arriving at a late time, and that refunds cannot be offered in such cases. We appreciate your kind understanding and cooperation on this matter.
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.
Please note that all guestrooms are now non-smoking.
Smoking Area: Lobby (smoking booth)
Starting times for dinner is available for between 17:30 – 19:30. We ask that guests notify the hotel for arrivals that will be later than 19:00. Please carefully note that dinner will not be provided for guests arriving at a late time, and that refunds cannot be offered in such cases. We appreciate your kind understanding and cooperation on this matter.
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.
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Bath
Hot water type
- Hot tap water bath
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Reviews of Tawaraya Ryokan from verified guests
4.8
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5
Exceptional
From 25 reviews
High score for Kyoto
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Explore your surroundings
- Nishiki Market Shopping District
- Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station is within 0.22 km
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
Exceptional”
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.
Excellent”
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
Exceptional”
Absolutely special experience. Serene and zen environment with immaculate and warm staff. Cannot recommend enough!
Exceptional”
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
Exceptional”
Truly an amazing place. Thank you so much Japanican for helping with this reservation.
Exceptional”
Everything was excellent! Expensive, but very much worth it.
Exceptional”
Serenity and elegance par excellence!!! Where can a person go for peaceful experience in Kyoto-- this is the place! My family (3 adults) came to experience the ultimate ryokan experience-- Tawaraya is the place for this!!! The Japanese Kaiseki dinners w
Exceptional”
We could not have wished for a better Kyoto let alone Japanese experience. It was perfect and exceeded our expectations without being over the top. The people were lovely , the food was excellent and the sevice was immacculate .
Exceptional”
Superb ryokan with excellent service.
Exceptional”
A spectacular experience that is perfection on all counts. thank you to the great team at the Ryokan.
Exceptional”
非常贴心到位的服务让我们感到很满意，住宿设施及用品舒适，体验很好
Excellent”
Everything in the room is very meticulous. Excellent services
Exceptional”
客房很乾淨, 服務超級棒的!! 從一進門口到退房都感受到精緻的服務! 很有特色的京都房子! ㄧ定會再去的
Exceptional”
很好的旅館，剛離開已立即懷念！房間舒適，服務周到，館內的圖書室及其他房間都很窩心！
Excellent”
歷史文物級的旅店，值得一訪。
Exceptional”
nice service for special waitress! wish I can stay longer.
Exceptional”
더위가 기승을 부렸던 교토 여행 중에 가장 행복한 하루를 보낼 수 있었습니다. 모든 것이 좋았고, 모든 직원 분들이 친절하고도 세심하게 대해 주셨습니다. 다시 한 번 방문할 수 있기를 희망해 봅니다.^^;
Exceptional”
不愧为御三家之一，从设施到服务都给我们以深刻印象。尽管旅馆外已经是21世纪的现代都市，进入旅馆似乎回到了400年前的世界，那份古朴和宁静是绝大部分现代酒店难以模仿的；还有那份把艺术真品挂在客人房间的自信和真诚，默默地表达着一个时光亲历者的过往，令我尤其印象深刻；服务生态度亲切自然又大气庄重，让人如沐春风。料理是怀石级别的，尽管和吉兆比还有差距，但已经很不错了。总之是难得的体验，对得起价格。
Exceptional”
完美无缺！虽然花了一支肾6的钱，但是这一晚的感受值回每一分钱。房间的设计难怪乔布斯老爷会钟情于此，晚餐提供了怀石料理，虽然无法与顶级的菊乃井媲美，但是也算是优质了。第二天的早餐选了西式的依然美味。每个房间有助手帮忙收拾，虽然只住了短短一晚，但真正感受到御三家首席的风采。也特别感谢JAPANICAN与JTB可以帮忙订到这家店，以后一定再去！