Amanpuri vs Hiiragiya Ryokan
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hiiragiya Ryokan |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1818 |
| Rooms | 40 | 28 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | 1818 Historic Sukiya-Zukuri Heritage |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hiiragiya Ryokan |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hiiragiya Ryokan |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hiiragiya Ryokan |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Amanpuri
- The legendary founding Aman flagship features 40 pavilions and 40 villas on Pansea Beach, designed by Ed Tuttle in 1988.
- Includes a 27m midnight-blue swimming pool, multi-story Holistic Wellness Centre, private yacht fleet, and 4 restaurants.
- Located on Phuket’s west coast, a 30-minute drive from Phuket International Airport (HKT).
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
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.