What bathtubs are in the rooms?

Every room features a private soaking bathtub crafted from aromatic Japanese Hinoki cypress wood.

Are massage treatments available?

Yes, traditional in-room Shiatsu massage treatments can be arranged in the evening.

What signature treatment is featured?

The signature ritual is the Kyoto Green Tea Polish and Tawaraya Restorative Deep Tissue Shiatsu.

What are the bath hours?

Private in-room Hinoki baths can be enjoyed at any time from 7:00am to 10:00pm.

Ultra-LuxuryCity

Kyoto, Japan

18 rooms

Opened 1704 (Twelve Generations)

Traditional Sukiya-Zukuri Wooden Architecture

Kyoto, Japan

Spa & Wellness

Tawaraya Ryokan Spa & Wellness

Name: Tawaraya Ryokan
Address: Kyoto, Japan

Wellness at Tawaraya Ryokan is an authentic ritual of Japanese bath culture. Facilities include aromatic natural Hinoki cypress soaking bathtubs in every room filled with pure mineral water, custom natural soaps crafted exclusively for Tawaraya, and in-room Shiatsu massage therapies.

7:00am – 10:00pm daily

Facilities

Aromatic natural Hinoki cypress soaking tubs in every individual room
Private moss-draped tsuboniwa courtyard gardens attached to all rooms
Tawaraya custom boutique Gallery Yukei selling exclusive soaps and linen
Quiet library salon with historical Kyoto literature and art collections

Signature Treatment

Kyoto Green Tea and Rice Polish and Tawaraya Restorative Deep Tissue Shiatsu.

Tawaraya Ryokan spa FAQ

What bathtubs are in the rooms?: Every room features a private soaking bathtub crafted from aromatic Japanese Hinoki cypress wood.
Are massage treatments available?: Yes, traditional in-room Shiatsu massage treatments can be arranged in the evening.
What signature treatment is featured?: The signature ritual is the Kyoto Green Tea Polish and Tawaraya Restorative Deep Tissue Shiatsu.
What are the bath hours?: Private in-room Hinoki baths can be enjoyed at any time from 7:00am to 10:00pm.

Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026