Kyoto, Japan
Rooms & Suites
Tawaraya Ryokan Rooms & Suites
Accommodations at Tawaraya Ryokan comprise 18 historic tatami rooms featuring private moss-draped tsuboniwa courtyard gardens, aromatic Hinoki cypress soaking bathtubs, shoji paper screens, plush custom evening futon bedding, and dedicated personal nakai-san service.
3 categories on the live list
Before you book a room
- All accommodations feature authentic tatami mat flooring and shoji paper screens.
- Every room features a private Hinoki cypress soaking tub and private moss garden view.
Category 1
Traditional Tatami Room with Tsuboniwa Garden
A classic tatami room featuring private moss-garden view, shoji screens, sitting alcove, Hinoki cypress bath, and dedicated nakai-san.
Category 2
Deluxe Garden Tatami Suite
Spacious multi-room tatami suite featuring private landscaped garden, sitting veranda, authentic tokonoma scroll alcove, and luxury Hinoki bath.
Category 3
The Master Heritage Suite Compound
The pinnacle ground-floor garden suite favored by international dignitaries featuring dual moss gardens, tea pavilion, and private attendants.
Tawaraya Ryokan rooms FAQ
- How many rooms does Tawaraya have?
- The property features just 18 traditional wooden tatami rooms.
- What type of beds are used?
- Guests sleep on plush custom Japanese futons laid out on the tatami mats by the nakai-san during evening turn-down.
- What is a tsuboniwa?
- A tsuboniwa is a traditional small enclosed Japanese courtyard garden, featured in every room at Tawaraya.
- What room categories exist?
- Categories include Traditional Tatami (35 m²), Garden Suites (55 m²), and Master Heritage Suites (80 m²).
Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026