Tawaraya Ryokan

Japanese beauty! I think this is the hotel of wabi sabi: a comprehensive Japanese world view or aesthetic centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. It’s really simple and sophisticated. Nothing gorgeous like shiny gold wow wow stuff.
I’m sure you can relax and be satisfied and appreciate many things in this peaceful ryokan: a type of traditional Japanese inn that originated in the Edo period.

Simply fantastic. It makes you feel at home, and that is the highest level of hotel. Definitely once-​in-​a-​lifetime experience.
One of the most historic hotels, Tawaraya has been around for 300 years. It perfectly represents the Japanese hospitality and history, in a traditional setting. The suite is little but delicate, with your own private garden if on the first floor.
The rate includes Kaiseki dinner, breakfast and your butler-​alike attendant. They are willing to assist with anything.
This Kyo-​Kaiseki consists largely of Kyoto veggies which you cannot find anywhere else — some of it grows in the wild. Their cuisine is delicate and comparable to some Michelin-​starred Kaiseki dinners.
One more note, it is exclusive indeed — very hard to snap a room. You probably need a Japanese travel consultant or a friend to help.

About the most historical ryokan in Kyoto. As usual, ryokan of this calibre has very friendly staff and attentive service. But, I found the food as common and the room a bit tight.

Quite unique Inn, of which us Japanese proud in the world. The room is decorated by genuine antique and drawing. In-​room dining is fundamental. Food is also nice. I think dinner at here is the most delicious in Kyoto. The bedding is so good, this inn ordered the special bedding goods. I recommend this inn to all over the world.