Omotenashi

HIIRAGIYA

OMOTENASHI,

an atmosphere of hospitality, and welcome.

The inscription that holds such a prominent place in the entry hall of Hiiragiya-"Kuru mono, kaeru gotoshi"-has become this innkeeper's motto...that a guest at Hiiragiya might feel "as if he has come home". The service is attentive to a fault, but the real charm lies in the time and care given to the most inconspicuous details: catching a glimpse of the gardener tweezing the last microscopic weed from the mossy garden floor...or the maid, who has been with the inn for over fifty years, fussing over the flower arrangement in the alcove. She must slip the last and most important flower into place just before you enter your room. Each visit to Hiiragiya is a delightfully new experience. Every room is designed differently, and great pains are taken to insure that you will not be served the same meal twice...unless you should request otherwise. Individual preferences are catered to impeccably. Unobtrusive, meticulous attention to detail is a part of the spirit of OMOTENASHI, the hospitality for which Hiiragiya has gained its reputation as Kyoto's finest traditional inn.