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A traditional Japanese building entrance with a tiled roof, wooden gates, and a hanging lantern.
A traditional Japanese room with sliding doors, a small garden with a tree, a lantern, and a wooden bench.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden.
A traditional Japanese garden with a bamboo bridge, a stone lantern, and a small pond.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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277 Nakahakusan-cho, Fuyacho, Anekoji-agaru, 277, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, 604-8094
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Pontocho Alley
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Main Building, Premium Traditional Room, Non Smoking (#19 or #21 or #29)

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a sliding door leading to a garden.

Main Building, Premium Traditional Room, Non Smoking (#19 or #21 or #29)

  • Garden view
  • 635 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Main Building, Superior Traditional Room, Non Smoking (#24 or #26 or #31)

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and chairs. There is a sliding door with calligraphy, a painting on the wall, and a view through the window.

Main Building, Superior Traditional Room, Non Smoking (#24 or #26 or #31)

  • Garden view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Main Building, Traditional Room, Non Smoking (#27 or #28)

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and shoji screens.

Main Building, Traditional Room, Non Smoking (#27 or #28)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for New Building, Premium Modern Heritage Room, Non Smoking (#51 or #61)

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors leading to a garden.

New Building, Premium Modern Heritage Room, Non Smoking (#51 or #61)

  • City view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for New Building, Modern Heritage Room, Non Smoking (#53)

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a sliding door leading to another room.

New Building, Modern Heritage Room, Non Smoking (#53)

  • City view
  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for New Building, Modern Heritage Room with Beds, Non Smoking (#54)

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a chair, two beds, and a mirror.

New Building, Modern Heritage Room with Beds, Non Smoking (#54)

  • City view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for New Building, Superior Modern Heritage Room, Non Smoking (#52 or #62)

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a view of a garden.

New Building, Superior Modern Heritage Room, Non Smoking (#52 or #62)

  • Garden view
  • 614 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for New Building, Executive Modern Heritage Room, Non Smoking (#63)

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors.

New Building, Executive Modern Heritage Room, Non Smoking (#63)

  • City view
  • 667 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Main Building, Executive Traditional Room, Non Smoking (#25)

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors.

Main Building, Executive Traditional Room, Non Smoking (#25)

  • Garden view
  • 689 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Main Building, Suite Traditional Room, Non Smoking (#30)

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and sliding doors leading to a view of a garden.

Main Building, Suite Traditional Room, Non Smoking (#30)

  • Garden view
  • 1044 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 5 Large Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Central Kyoto getaway .Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Kyoto ryokan, you'll find Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market. Teramachi Street and Kiyamachi Street are also within half a mile (1 km).

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) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪炭火焼和めし処 しんぱち食堂 ゼスト御池店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪スマート珈琲店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪進々堂 御池店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪洋麺屋 五右衛門 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪そじ坊 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hiiragiya

4-star luxury ryokan near Nishiki Market
Hiiragiya offers its guests a steam room, multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces.
  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 21 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
Hiiragiya offers 21 accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Digital television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

This Kyoto ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals).

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Kaiseki meal

Things to do

  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of 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

How close is Hiiragiya to the airport?

Hiiragiya is 29.3 mi (63-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hiiragiya?

As of Sep 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hiiragiya on Sep 18, 2026 start from $1,245, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hiiragiya have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hiiragiya.

Does Hiiragiya offer free breakfast?

Hiiragiya does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hiiragiya?

No, there is no casino at this ryokan.

What time is check-in at Hiiragiya?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hiiragiya?

Free parking is not available at this ryokan.

Does Hiiragiya have a pool?

Hiiragiya does not have a pool.

Does Hiiragiya have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this ryokan.

How close is Hiiragiya to downtown Kyoto?

Hiiragiya is 0.2 mi away from Kyoto.

Hiiragiya Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Suzy

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A lovely and beautiful traditional ryokan. The staff could not have been nicer, the food was delicious, and the property was beautiful and well maintained. Highly recommend. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Arthur

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Everything- lol - especially the staff - was unbelievably wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

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"A"... perhaps "the" classic ryokan. Relaxed (genuine) gracefullness that is not commercial or something you can teach. It is not a material luxury experience (there are many others who fit this expectation), so much as an unintentional unmannicured view into the past of old Kyoto. Very dreamy for me at least!. It felt like returning to my granny's house in post war Setayaga. Special. There are exceptional people among the staff whose heart beats echo mine and that era.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

orkideh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at Hiiragiya Ryokan in Kyoto was an unforgettable experience that beautifully captured the essence of Japanese hospitality and tradition. Established over 200 years ago, this historic inn has been lovingly maintained by the same family for seven generations, and that legacy of care and refinement is evident in every detail. Upon arrival, the atmosphere immediately conveyed a sense of calm and timeless elegance. The 7th-generation daughter personally visited our room to introduce herself, sharing the history of her family, the inn, and the customs that have shaped Japanese hospitality for centuries. Her warmth and grace made the experience feel deeply personal and meaningful, connecting us not just to the place but to its living heritage. Every aspect of our stay reflected the highest level of service we have ever encountered. From the meticulous presentation of the kaiseki meals to the attentiveness of the staff anticipating every need, the experience was defined by quiet excellence and genuine care. The rooms, adorned with traditional tatami mats, shoji screens, and seasonal flower arrangements, offered a serene retreat that felt both luxurious and authentically Japanese. It is a rare opportunity to step into a world where tradition, artistry, and hospitality converge in perfect harmony. This was not just accommodation—it was a cultural immersion and a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will be remembered as one of the most special moments of travel in Japan.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leon

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Todo de primera, volvería a este Ryocsn sin dudarlo
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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RYOKAN DE LUXE SANS AFFECTER LA TRADITION !

EXPÉRIENCE INOUBLIABLE ET SANS PAREILLE !
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10/10 Excellent

Burns

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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.
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10/10 Excellent

Joni

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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.
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Very nice

Very Japanese. Excellent service. Love the dinner and the breakfast!
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10/10 Excellent

hatter10_6

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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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

G

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.
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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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.
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Excelent Ryokan

Very good ryokan, wonderfull room, excelent and attentive staff.
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

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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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anita

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A really lovely experience! Beautiful, historical room with private viewing garden, remarkable food and service.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sargent

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Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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