Takigawa Ryokan vs Riverside Arashiyama

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 7.7km
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Takigawa Ryokan

★★ 2-Star
8.9 42
Kyoto
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Riverside Arashiyama

★★★ 3-Star
8.5 1,441
Kyoto
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.0 (322)
8.5 (1,451)
Booking.com
9.0 (272)
8.3 (391)
Expedia
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9.0 (258)
라쿠텐트래블
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8.4 (12)
Trip.com
8.9 (4)
8.4 (101)
Overall Average
8.9 (598)
8.5 (2,213)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Takigawa Ryokan Riverside Arashiyama
Strengths Strengths
+ Staff very friendly with free laundry service mentioned often + Walking distance to Arashiyama attractions makes strolling convenient, per many reviews
+ Rooms spacious and clean with authentic ryokan vibe praised repeatedly + Staff's friendly and attentive service repeatedly mentioned across reviews
+ Shared onsen clean and relaxing after long walks + Rooms spacious, clean, with comfortable beds is a common praise
+ Walking distance to station and bus stops for easy access + Pet owners satisfied with wide genkan space for dogs to move
+ Lobby free coffee and simple breakfast breads well-received
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Thin walls let hallway noise through - Thin walls let floor/corridor noise through, per some reviews
- Shared toilets small or with odor issues in some cases - Lack of table or storage space noted as drawback
- Old facilities feel worn and need renovation - Limited dinner options nearby at night

Recommended For

Couples Solo travelers Families

Recommended For

Families with pets Arashiyama explorers Couples Business or group travelers

Guest Reviews

Takigawa Ryokan

Agoda 10.0 Family with teens

Traditional onsen, spacious clean room, kind owner

Agoda 9.2 Solo

Clean no odor, cozy like family home

Booking.com 4.0 Couple

Friendly staff, free laundry, ryokan vibe and onsen

Noise and morning cleaning

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Spacious room, soothing sento, helpful staff

Worn shared sinks

Trip.com 9.5 Friends

Traditional bath and delicious breakfast, kind staff

Riverside Arashiyama

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Family

Best for pets, wide genkan and great location

Booking.com 8.5 Couple

Friendly staff, clean rooms, peaceful riverside

Irregular towel changes

Trip.com 10.0 Couple

Clean, good location, quiet

Agoda 9.2 Solo

Great for Arashiyama route, very clean

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Best location, friendly staff, clean

Location Comparison

Distance: 7.7km

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