The Pinnacle Ryokan in Kyoto Cherished by Jobs: Experience "Savon de Tawarataya" Amenities at Home

A Ryokan in Kyoto Loved by Jobs.

"Tawaraya Ryokan," a long-established inn in Kyoto, was founded in the Edo period. It is Japan's top ryokan, loved by celebrities from Japan and abroad.

Among those known for their fondness for Tawaraya Ryokan are Steve Jobs, Hirobumi Ito, Richard Gere, and Tom Cruise. You can feel the 300 years of history. It is said to be a popular choice for long stays.

It is also famous for not having an official website...

The inn is not large, values tradition, and has a quiet, historic atmosphere, with everything there being arranged with top-notch items, creating a luxurious space. Even if you can't stay multiple nights like Jobs, it's a place you dream of staying at at least once in your life.... ♡

(It is also famous for its uniform pricing throughout the year, with no price increases even during high seasons.)

Affordable yet special soap that anyone can buy♡

Tawaraya Ryokan is reputed for having "wonderful amenities soap that can be bought at an affordable price and feels top-notch." While a stay at this ryokan, which costs 100,000 yen for two people, isn't easily accessible, it seems possible to get the soap.

The soap, called Savon de Tawaraya, comes wrapped in beautiful golden paper.

The box is packed tightly, looking almost like a gold bar, making you wonder, if given as a gift, "Did I just receive gold?!" Yet, it can be purchased for about 200 yen each, making it an excellent deal.

It feels like a dream to get closer to Tawaraya Ryokan at home for just 200 yen.

You can choose from packs of 3, 6, or 12 and purchase them at the direct store of Tawaraya Ryokan, called Gallery Yukei.

➡️ There’s also an online shop available♡

The soap, named Savon de Tawaraya, is a unique blend created over many years by Kao and Tawaraya, incorporating natural fragrances from dozens of different sources, totaling over 200 scents.

It features fine lather, and it can be used not only on the body but also on the face.

It is reputed to leave your skin feeling moisturized after washing.

Since it smells good, it can also be used as a fragrance in your closet before using it.

It’s wonderful to spend time in a bath, yourself, and your clothes with the lovely scent of Tawaraya.

The logo engraved on it is stylish as well.

The soap is small, at 50g per piece, and measures 5.3 cm square and 2 cm thick.

It has a cuteness reminiscent of a monaka or marron glacé.

✅ Great for small gifts

✅ Perfect for moving greetings

✅ As a gift along with Tawaraya towels or pajamas

It is highly recommended for such occasions♡

First, order some soap for yourself from the online shop and give it a try♩

➡️ Here is the Gallery Yukei online shop＊＊＊

➡️ Here’s the soap page♡