Hiiragiya
Japanese inn · Kyoto-shi ·
Historic ryokan offering exceptional service, kaiseki meals, and tranquil rooms.
Historic ryokan offering exceptional service, kaiseki meals, and tranquil rooms.
"With centuries‑old roots, this hyper‑traditional ryokan preserves the most traditional forms and customs of Japan’s storied inns." - The MICHELIN Guide
"As one of the centuries-old, hyper-traditional ryokan, Hiiragiya preserves the oldest forms and customs of traditional Japanese inn hospitality, from tatami floors to kaiseki dinners and onsen bathing rituals." - The MICHELIN Guide
"For an authentic ryokan experience, this family‑owned inn consistently delivers personalized service as genuine as when it opened in 1818. Within walking distance of Kyoto highlights like Nishiki Market, it transports guests to the Edo period through artisanal woodwork and stained‑glass details. Complimentary kaiseki meals and a reservable bathhouse cultivate a traditional ambiance that has captivated travelers for over two centuries." - The MICHELIN Guide
"A storied Kyoto ryokan founded in 1818 and run by multiple generations of the same family, this heritage inn offers an immersive traditional experience—low lacquer tables, sliding fusuma doors, pristine shoji screens, and multicourse seasonal kaiseki. Guests can watch white-eye birds in a private camellia garden, dine in-room on dishes like abalone with miso egg yolk sauce and sea urchin chawanmushi served on Kiyomizu ceramics, and sleep on freshly laid tatami in one of 24 carefully tended rooms." - Yukari Sakamoto, Adam H. Graham
"A historic property, Hiiragiya has hosted many a notable writer, artist, celebrity, and imperial family member since its opening in 1818. Operated by the same family for six generations, the ryokan is steeped in centuries-old tradition, etiquette, and service, with the aim of making guests feel at home during their stay. Rooms are spread across two buildings—the original with its classic style, and the newer, sleeker wing, where the color palette is a bit brighter and the windows and doors are more modern. Both feature updated amenities, however, including flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Among the hotel’s other highlights are the kaiseki-style meals, during which kimono-clad guests enjoy course after beautiful course at low tables. Breakfasts and dinners are both included in your stay, and feature seasonal bites served in locally made lacquerware bowls and boxes."
