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Hiiragiya Classic
Inn first started out in the early 1800s and
since then, it has been run by the same family
with its name meaning House of the Holly Trees
and this place has always been regarded as home
away from home by the famous and wealthy. There
are many famous spa destinations in Kyoto and
spa in Hiiragiya Classic Inn is one of the top
spas in Kinki. To escape from the hustle and
bustle of Tokyo metropolis, take a ride in the
Tokaido Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto Station
and then catch a taxi to Hiiragiya. The whole
journey will take more than two hours. Once you
are at Kyoto JR Station, to get here, take a ten
minutes walk east of Oike Subway Station.
 This place are a
good example of classic inns in Japan with its
beautiful thatched roofs, bold wood beams,
bamboo blinds and the fragrant tatami floors.
All its thirty three rooms are designed to give
you a traditional Japanese style in which most
of the rooms have private bathrooms and
air-conditioning. Guests are reminded to remove
their shoes at the entrance of all Japanese-style
accommodation where slippers will be provided
to be worn inside its hallways except on the tatami
matting in the guestrooms, so it is advisable
to bring thick socks during winter. Staying in
the rooms will be a memorable experience whereby
you can admire the spectacular garden view and
it is also an superb backdrops for studying and
experiencing all that is different about Japan,
especially for tourists. Some rooms here are
over a century old offering the serenity of old
Japan and the average room rates are from 30,000
Yen to
Photo: Hiiragiya Onsen
60,000 Yen per person
daily which includes the finest quality Kyoto-style
Kaiseki meals served on the finest Kiyomizu ceramics
and the finest lacquerware.
Found here in
Hiiragiya are three central baths that are
suited for families or couples. There are also
two communal baths but the main attraction in
Kyoto is its wealth of preserved history and
magnificent garden design. Besides being treated
to exceptional Kyoto seasonal cuisine, Hiiragiya
is located within walking distance of popular
places such as Kiyomizudera and Gion where old
town houses have been converted into stylish
boutiques. For sightseeing, take a stroll to the
famous tourist attraction of Kyoto Imperial Palace
which is a very popular recreation and relaxation
area and the Nijo Castle with its unique elaborate
interiors.
Located at :
Oike-kado, Fuya-cho,
Nakakyo-cho,
Kyoto 604-8094,
Japan.
Telephone :
81 (0)75 221 1136
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