Sumiya Ryokan vs Higashiyama Shikikaboku

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 1.3km
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Sumiya Ryokan

★★★ 3-Star
9.2 33
Kyoto
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Higashiyama Shikikaboku

★★★★★ 5-Star
9.7 219
Kyoto
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.2 (33)
9.6 (518)
Booking.com
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9.6 (238)
Expedia
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10.0 (20)
Trip.com
9.4 (40)
9.6 (48)
Overall Average
9.2 (73)
9.7 (824)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Sumiya Ryokan Higashiyama Shikikaboku
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the wabi-sabi room atmosphere and comfortable tatami floors + Staff's attentive service is raved about in every review, with restaurant bookings and tour tips repeated
+ Kyoto-style kaiseki meals in-room are delicious and abundant, repeatedly mentioned + Private reservable onsen is a highlight for relaxation in many comments
+ Warm, attentive staff service, especially the owners' hospitality, stands out + Rooms are clean and comfy in modern Japanese style, a common praise
+ Central Kyoto location makes sightseeing convenient + Subway-adjacent location makes sightseeing easy, frequently mentioned
+ Healthy and tasty bento breakfast gets repeated positive nods
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some reviews mention aging facilities and noise
- Bathroom cleanliness and cramped space complaints appear
- Opinions that facilities and service don't match the price

Recommended For

Couples Families Solo travelers

Recommended For

Couples Solo travelers Relaxation seekers

Guest Reviews

Sumiya Ryokan

Trip.com 10 Couple

Love the Sumiya feel, convenient location, kind grandma, nice dinner

Trip.com 10 Solo

Attentive warm ryokan service, historical room vibe, high kaiseki level

Trip.com 9.5 Couple

Very enthusiastic elders, abundant meals, comfy bed and bath

Trip.com 4.7 Other

Good location

Old facilities, cleanliness issues, bad breakfast

Agoda 10 Family with young children

Perfect for family, excellent staff, home-like, exceptional food

Higashiyama Shikikaboku

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Very kind staff helped with reservations. Nice modern Japanese room and outdoor onsen.

Trip.com 10.0 Couple

Great Japanese style, comfy onsen. Breakfast okay.

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Amazing staff service. Onsen and location perfect.

Booking.com 10.0 Couple

Staff went above and beyond. Room and onsen flawless.

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.3km

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