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Hiiragiya

2.5 star property
Luxury guesthouse in Kyoto with a steam room

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is AU$2,163
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026

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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
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Futons

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

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

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

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Futons

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

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

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

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Futons

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

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

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

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 60 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Futons

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

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

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

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 49 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Futons

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

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

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

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

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

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

Highlights

Garden
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Futons

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About the area

Kyoto

A luxury stay in the heart of Kyoto awaits you at Hiiragiya. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find popular attractions like Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market. .This guest house has multilingual staff, a front desk safe and a lift. Additionally, you'll find a steam room. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this Downtown Kyoto guest house include Pontocho Alley and Kyoto Imperial Palace.
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What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kiyamachi Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nishiki Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Shijo Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 5 min walk
  • Sanjo Station - 9 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 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
  • ‪上島珈琲店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪炭火焼和めし処 しんぱち食堂 ゼスト御池店 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hiiragiya

Luxury guesthouse in Kyoto with a steam room
Hiiragiya offers its guests a steam room, multilingual staff, and a front desk safe. The front desk is open around the clock.
  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 21 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Lift
Hiiragiya offers 21 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath.

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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.
  • Lift
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International.

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 on-site 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

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hiiragiya?

No, Hiiragiya does not offer an airport shuttle service.

How much does it cost to stay at Hiiragiya?

As of 17 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hiiragiya on 8 Jan 2026 start from AU$2,162.66, 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.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hiiragiya?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Reviews

Hiiragiya Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

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

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

Verified traveller

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

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 traveller

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

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 traveller

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

RYOKAN DE LUXE SANS AFFECTER LA TRADITION !

EXPÉRIENCE INOUBLIABLE ET SANS PAREILLE !

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 traveller

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

Very nice

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excelent Ryokan

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