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title: "Kiso Mikawaya vs Tsutaya: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Tsutaya. It leads in 3 of 3 categories. Kiso Mikawaya or Tsutaya in Kiso? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/kiso-mikawaya-kiso-vs-tsutaya-kiso/
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retrieved: 2026-10-15
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# Kiso Mikawaya vs Tsutaya

Both are in Kiso, 940 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Kiso
## [Kiso Mikawaya](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kiso-mikawaya-kiso/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1729165/agoda/?lang=en)

Ryokan · ★★★ · Kiso
## [Tsutaya](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/tsutaya-kiso/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.6

- **Score by category:** 3 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2249049/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Tsutaya

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 940 m apart.

### Choose Kiso Mikawaya if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Tsutaya if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is Kiso Mikawaya better than Tsutaya?

1.  More guest reviews (126 vs 13), so the rating is more reliable (×9.7)
2.  12 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+12)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 57 vs 42) (+15)

### Why is Tsutaya better than Kiso Mikawaya?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.7) (+0.3)
2.  940 m closer to the area centre (−940 m)
3.  930 m closer to public transport (−930 m)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Kiso Mikawaya | Tsutaya |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.0  (+0.3) |
| Location | 4.8 | 5.6  (+0.8) |
| Public transport | 5.5 | 10.0  (+4.5) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.1) | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.0  (+0.3) |
| Number of reviews | 126  (+113) | 13 |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Google reviews | 394  (+253) | 141 |
| Rank in Kiso | top 27%  (+6%) | top 33% |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.8 | 5.6  (+0.8) |
| Distance to Kiso centre | 1.2 km | 250 m  (−940 m) |
| To public transport | 980 m | 60 m  (−930 m) |
| To the airport | 40 km | 41 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 22  (+12) | 10 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4  (+2) | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 36 | 9 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2009 |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 9  (+5) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

940 m apart

## Kiso Mikawaya or Tsutaya: common questions

### Which is better, Kiso Mikawaya or Tsutaya?

Tsutaya leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Kiso Mikawaya or Tsutaya?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Tsutaya is closer: 250 m from the centre, against 1.2 km for Kiso Mikawaya.

### How far apart are Kiso Mikawaya and Tsutaya?

The two hotels are 940 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/kiso-mikawaya-kiso-vs-tsutaya-kiso/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/