- Style
- 300-year-old ryokan
- Rooms
- 18 rooms
- Vibe
- Quietly luxurious
- Best season
- Year-round
- Setting
- Nakagyo, Kyoto, Japan
The house
Eleven generations of the same family. Eighteen rooms behind a quiet wooden gate in central Kyoto, and the kaiseki everyone whispers about.
Rooms & suites
Signature Room
Sleeps 2
From ¥120,000 / night
Premium Suite
Sleeps 2 – 3
On request
Owner's Residence
Sleeps 4 – 6
On request
Signature touches
- In-room kaiseki
- Private cypress baths
- Hand-tended courtyard gardens
Dining
Signature restaurant
A seasonal tasting menu rooted in regional produce.
All-day terrace
Light meals, long lunches, sundowners by the view.
Private dining
In-suite or in-garden by request with the head chef.
Wellness & amenities
Spa with regional ritualsOutdoor poolFitness studioYoga at sunrise on request
Best for
- Cultural travellers
- First time in Japan
- Repeat guests
The setting
Tawaraya sits in Nakagyo, Kyoto, Japan. We'll handle private transfers from the nearest airport and pair the stay with the right experiences in the area.
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