Aman Tokyo vs Hiiragiya Ryokan
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Hiiragiya Ryokan |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 1818 |
| Rooms | 84 | 28 |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | 1818 Historic Sukiya-Zukuri Heritage |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Hiiragiya Ryokan |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Hiiragiya Ryokan |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Hiiragiya Ryokan |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Aman Tokyo
- The hotel occupies the top 6 floors (levels 33–38) of the Otemachi Tower, designed by Kerry Hill.
- Features a 2,500-sq-m Aman Spa with 30m black basalt pool, traditional onsen baths, and Musashi sushi counter.
- Directly connected to Otemachi subway station (5 subway lines) and a 10-minute walk from Tokyo Station.
Hiiragiya Ryokan
- The historic 1818 traditional ryokan features 28 rooms in central Kyoto, operated by the Nishigaki family for 6 generations.
- Includes in-room multi-course kaiseki dining, private cedar soaking tubs in every room, and dedicated nakai-san attendants.
- Located in central Kyoto (Nakagyo-ku), a 10-minute taxi ride from Kyoto Station (Shinkansen) or 75 minutes from Osaka Itami (ITM).
Summary
Aman Tokyo has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories.