Hiiragiya Bekkan

房間很大很乾凈，還有一個美好的庭院，前台的奶奶很可愛很親切，出門也會對你格外關心，住了一個週末，已經成為好朋友；很愉快的一次旅行

Hiiragiya Bekkan은 교토에서 완전히 매력적인 료칸이었습니다! 위치는 완벽했고 모든 것에 가깝습니다. 장소는 화려했다. 우리 방은 정원을 향하고 있었다. 아침 식사와 저녁 식사는 믿을 수 없을 정도로 훌륭했고, 개인 온천이 정말 마음에 들었습니다! 하지만 무엇보다도 서비스는 최고였습니다. 객실 승무원인 하루상은 일본에서 만난 사람 중 가장 친절하고 사랑스러운 사람이었습니다. 아리가또 고자마시타!

We are Americans who live in Tokyo several months a year and we took a family couple to Kyoto and tried to give them a representative ryokan experience in the old capital. We thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance of the one hundred year old plus building, the service of the wonderful staff members and the delicious cuisine presented, both in the elaborate evening meal and breakfast next morning. At current exchange rates, the one hundred thirty dollar per person tariff was an amazing bargain for what we received in accommodation, service, and food. Well located and accustomed to foreigners. Highly recommended.

Traditional Ryokan w hot springs bath in quiet neighborhood not to far from the Imperial Palace. The service is impeccable and the rooms have western chairs for comfortable seating overlooking a small central Japanese garden.

We first stayed here over 30 years ago and with kids in tow, we visited again for 3 days this year. The highlight is the service, specifically the room attendant in our case Aki I believe was her name. You are served a 6-7 course japanese meal every day in your room. Many things we do not consume in the US makes for a very interesting experience. The chef spends alot of time putting everything together, you can tell. We sampled and ate almost everything placed before us, the only exception was the octopus with suckers still attached, was too rubbery for everyone in our party. The attendants bring every course upstairs and its alot of work. Despite this Aki was personable and handled our english well enough. So memorable for our 17 yo twins. Our next to last day, Aki informed us she did not work the next day, and had taken the time to write in english a touching message for the family. Traditional Ryokan has community bath that has to be scheduled and sleeping directly on the floor are expected, so go with the flow, you will have a most memorable stay. The bekkan annex is smaller and more intimate than its big sister hiiragiya bekkan. We plan to return in another 30 years GOD willing.

We stayed here with a family of 4 ( 2 sons aged 12 and 11yo) for 2 nights. We had the 8+6 tatami room upstairs and had inclusive dinner and breakfast provided. There was some uncertainty when making this booking as most reviews on tripadvisor were pre-covid, but google reviews had more up to date 2022 reviews from japanese locals ( we are not japanese locals). Overall, we had a wonderful and most memorable stay and would definitely want to stay again. Room: 8+6 tatami room was massive, and had it own toilet in room and sink. We did not have our own bath/shower, but had bookings for these in a seperate floor of the hotel and this worked just fine. The building is old, but inside is extremely clean. Our room, upsatirs looked out to a private indoor garden. As a tatami room, our beds were made after each dinner by the host on futami's and although the pillow is quite different ( small and grain-like), it was comfortable and the blankets were amazing. Rooms had 2 air conditioners that provide excellent heating or cooling. Toilet in room was extremely clean, and sink had provided all bathroom amentiies. Onsen: small onsen, but enough to fit 2-3 ppl and had adjacent showers. Able to book 30-60m each time and very relaxing and very clean. Kaiseki Dinner and Breakfast: this was a massive highlight of Kyoto foods the multi course was so well presented, and so tasty - hjigh quality. Service by the host was amazing, very courteous and they admit their english is limited (so is our japanese), but we were able to appreciate their kindness and excellent service. There are also drink menus and we had a pairing sake/wine with our meal. Amazing combination to have this served in your room, and then you can go straight to bed! Staff: extremely strong point. All staff courteous, helpful, kind and very attentive. front desk staff english is good. Locaiton: not really knowing Kyoto, and map scale appreciation in google, this location is fantastic. Its not in Gion district, but close to subway line, but very close to the nishiki market, and massive undercover shops - all south. Overall, this was one of the most memorable experience of a trip to stay in a experienced servicing ryokan, with classic tatami/futami room, kaiseki meals and staff were excellent. Thank you to staff at Hirigaya Bekkan Annex. I highly recommend this if visiting Kyoto, post-COVID and hope to come again!