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Upscale guesthouse, walk to Kodai-ji Temple

Dates

May 2024

June 2024

209:Superior Room with City View, King Bed(Annex) | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

9.4

Exceptional

Highlights

Staff & service is scored top 10% in Kyoto by travelers.
Cleanliness is scored top 10% in Kyoto by travelers.

Popular amenities

Breakfast available

Restaurant

Bar

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Laundry

Check out the area

480 Kiyoi-cho, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0821

呑太呂智1 min walk
Gion Hanamai1 min walk
Gion-shijo Station9 min walk
Osaka (ITM-Itami)58 min drive

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Room options

Studio Suite

Highlights

Yard

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Down duvet

Premium bedding

646 sq ft
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Junior Studio Suite

Highlights

Yard

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Down duvet

Premium bedding

753 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed

201:Deluxe Room with Open-air Bath, Courtyard View, King Bed(Annex)

Highlights

Yard

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Down duvet

Premium bedding

560 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

202:Deluxe Room with Tatami Space, Courtyard View, King Bed(Annex)

Highlights

Yard

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Down duvet

Premium bedding

527 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

203:Deluxe Room with Open-air Bath and Tatami Space, Garden View, King Bed(Annex)

Highlights

Yard

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Down duvet

Premium bedding

506 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

204:Junior Suite with Tatami Space, Garden View, King Bed(Annex)

Highlights

Yard

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Down duvet

Premium bedding

753 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

205:Deluxe Room with Open-air Bath, Courtyard View, King Bed(Annex)

Highlights

Yard

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Down duvet

Premium bedding

474 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

206:Standard Room with Balcony, Courtyard View, Queen Bed(Annex)

Highlights

Balcony

Yard

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Down duvet

463 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Down duvet

Premium bedding

Separate bathtub and shower

463 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

102:Deluxe Room with Private Garden, Hollywood Twin(Main)

Highlights

Yard

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Down duvet

Premium bedding

549 sq ft
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

208:Deluxe Room with Balcony, Courtyard View, King Bed(Annex)

Highlights

Yard

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Down duvet

Premium bedding

484 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

103:Deluxe Room with Garden View, Hollywood Twin(Main)

Highlights

Yard

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Down duvet

Premium bedding

581 sq ft
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

104:Deluxe Maisonette with Tea Ceremony Room, Hollywood Twin(Main)

Highlights

Yard

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Down duvet

Premium bedding

646 sq ft
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Down duvet

Premium bedding

Separate bedroom

1044 sq ft
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

105:Superior Room with Garden View, Skip Floor, Queen Bed(Main)

Highlights

Yard

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Down duvet

Premium bedding

420 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

207:Deluxe Room with Courtyard View Bath, King Bed(Annex)

Highlights

Yard

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Down duvet

Premium bedding

603 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

209:Superior Room with City View, King Bed(Annex)

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Down duvet

Premium bedding

Separate bathtub and shower

506 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

212:Superior Room with Garden View, King Bed(Annex)

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Down duvet

Premium bedding

Separate bathtub and shower

517 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

211:Deluxe Room with Courtyard View Bath, Higashiyama View, King Bed(Annex)

Highlights

Yard

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Down duvet

Premium bedding

624 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Down duvet

Premium bedding

Separate bathtub and shower

538 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

106:Deluxe Room with Higashiyama View, Twin Bed(Main)

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Down duvet

Premium bedding

Separate bathtub and shower

635 sq ft
Sleeps 2
2 Large Twin Beds

107: Deluxe Room with Naguri Wall, Twin Bed(Main)

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Down duvet

Premium bedding

Separate bathtub and shower

667 sq ft
Sleeps 2
2 Large Twin Beds

108:Suite Room HORAGAI NO MA with Garden View, Hollywood Twin(Main)

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Down duvet

Premium bedding

Separate bathtub and shower

1044 sq ft
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

111:Superior Casita Room, Pet-friendly, Queen Bed(Main)

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Down duvet

Premium bedding

Separate bathtub and shower

366 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

101:Deluxe Room with Private Garden, 1 Queen Bed(Main)

Highlights

Yard

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Down duvet

Premium bedding

538 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Superior Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Down duvet

Premium bedding

Separate bathtub and shower

366 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Down duvet

Premium bedding

Separate bathtub and shower

635 sq ft
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Down duvet

Premium bedding

Separate bathtub and shower

291 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

110 Main Building Higashiyama View Room

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

106 Main Building Deluxe Room with Higashiyama View

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead

207 New Building Deluxe Room with Tsuboiwa View Bath

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

104 Main Building Maisonette Room With Tea Ceremony

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

109 Main Building City View Room

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

101 Main Building Deluxe Room with Private Garden

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

208 New Building Deluxe Room with Tsuboiwa View and Rim

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

105 Main Building Superior Room with Garden View Skip Floor

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

210 Annex Building Standard City View Room

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

108 Main Building Garden View twin Suite

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

111 Main Building Superior Room Away Machiya Style

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

211 New Building Deluxe Room with Higashiyama View and Tsuboiwa View Bath

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

204 Annex Building Junior Suite

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

204 New Building Junior Suite with Garden View and Tatami Space

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

209 New Building Superior Room with City View

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

102:Deluxe Room with Private Garden, Hollywood Twin(Main)

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

203 New Building Deluxe Room with Garden View with Open Air Bath and Tatami Space

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

201 New Building Deluxe Room with Tsuboiwa View and Open Air Bath

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

205 New Building Deluxe Room with Tsuboiwa View and Open Air Bath

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

108 Main Building Garden View double Suite

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

212 New Building Superior Room with Garden View

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

103:Deluxe Room with Garden View, Hollywood Twin(Main)

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

107 Main Building Deluxe Room with Naguri Wall

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

202 New Building Deluxe Room with Tsuboiwa View and Tatami Space

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

206 New Building Superior Room with Garden View and Balcony

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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$370 total

includes taxes & fees

May 6 - May 7

About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Luxury hotel SOWAKA is located in Gion, a neighborhood in Kyoto, and is in the entertainment district and near a train station. Kodai-ji Temple and Kiyomizu Temple are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market. Maruyama Park and Heian Shrine are two other places to visit that come recommended.

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What's nearby

Kawaramachi Street - 13 min walk
Kiyomizu Temple - 13 min walk
Nishiki Market - 16 min walk
Heian Shrine - 2 min drive
Kyoto Tower - 4 min drive

Getting around

Gion-shijo Station - 9 min walk
Higashiyama Station - 12 min walk
Itami Airport (ITM) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

にしぶち飯店 - 1 min walk
牛カツ京都勝牛祇園八坂店 - 1 min walk
札幌かに家京都店 - 1 min walk
ジュヴァンセル祇園店 - 1 min walk
Swing-By合同会社 - 1 min walk

About this property

Luxury hotel SOWAKA

Upscale guesthouse near Kodai-ji Temple

Located close to Maruyama Park and Kawaramachi Street, Luxury hotel SOWAKA provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and smoke-free premises
Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and free newspapers
A 24-hour front desk and concierge services

Room features

All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and heated floors, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs
Heated floors, refrigerators, and tablet computers

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

No onsite parking available

Food and drink

Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM–9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 4,235 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant

Things to do

Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Turndown service

Outdoors

Garden
Terrace

Accessibility

No elevator

Genkan (entryway)
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Down comforter
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Bathrobes
Bidet
Deep soaking bathtub
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
Shampoo
Slippers
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels

Entertainment

Tablet computer

Food and drink

Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Minibar
Refrigerator

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Heated floor
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Fee for continental breakfast: approximately JPY 4235 per person
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

SOWAKA Hotel Kyoto

SOWAKA Hotel

SOWAKA Kyoto

Luxury hotel SOWAKA Kyoto

Luxury hotel SOWAKA Guesthouse

Luxury hotel SOWAKA Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury hotel SOWAKA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Luxury hotel SOWAKA?

As of Apr 18, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury hotel SOWAKA on May 19, 2024 start from $1,050.07, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Luxury hotel SOWAKA?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Luxury hotel SOWAKA?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Luxury hotel SOWAKA?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Luxury hotel SOWAKA located?

Located in Gion, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Maruyama Park and Kodai-ji Temple. Kawaramachi Street and Kiyomizu Temple are also within 15 minutes. Gion-shijo Station is 9 minutes by foot and Higashiyama Station is 12 minutes.

Luxury hotel SOWAKA Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

George

Apr 7, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

A unique, tranquil small hotel, that offers total commitment to anyone staying here. Food is exceptional and lots of it. Set within walking distance of several major temples and sites, and easy walking distance to several popular shopping areas, It is even very easy to visit the popular Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) no 12 bus takes you directly there.Not the cheapest, but in my opinion worth every penny. I for one have never been looked after so well and quite emotional about leaving such a friendly enviroment.I would happily recommend Luxury hotel SOWAKA to anyone. All I can say is thankyou to all at Luxury hotel SOWAKA for such a wonderful stay while in Japan.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with partner

Apr 6, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We stayed in a beautiful suite in the old part of this lovely hotel, which was a restaurant long ago. Our rooms looked out on an internal garden. We enjoyed two breakfasts and a wonderful dinner in the restaurant. One highlight was the traditional Japanese wooden tub in the bath--and of course, a lovely Toto toilet with heated seat, as are present throughout Japan.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Nov 11, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A perfect experience in Kyoto

One of the most magical experiences of all our trips we've ever taken! A gem of a hotel. One of a kind experience. And incredibly helpful staff.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Oct 23, 2023

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Phyllis

Traveled with partner

Oct 7, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Unique property with excellent staff.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clay

Traveled with family

Aug 20, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Come Stay

Wonderful traditional hotel with excellent service. Rooms are large and comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Jul 23, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

This hotel was just amazing. The location, design, uniqueness, rooms and especially the staff were top notch. We couldn’t recommend it enough. They went out of their way to make sure we had an enjoyable stay. We can’t recommend this hotel enough.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Jul 12, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Experience!

My husband and I stayed here on our honeymoon and it was amazing! The hospitality and attention to detail in service will not be beat. And the hotel grounds itself are beautifully traditional. If we return to Kyoto, we will absolutely stay here again

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Jul 9, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wenshi, new york

Jun 3, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

General hotel information

Check-In Time	3:00 PM
Check-Out Time	11:00 AM
Star Rating	4.0
Address	480 Kiyoi-cho, Kyoto

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208:Deluxe Room with Balcony, Courtyard View, King Bed(Annex)

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105:Superior Room with Garden View, Skip Floor, Queen Bed(Main)

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207:Deluxe Room with Courtyard View Bath, King Bed(Annex)

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209:Superior Room with City View, King Bed(Annex)

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212:Superior Room with Garden View, King Bed(Annex)

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211:Deluxe Room with Courtyard View Bath, Higashiyama View, King Bed(Annex)

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107: Deluxe Room with Naguri Wall, Twin Bed(Main)

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108:Suite Room HORAGAI NO MA with Garden View, Hollywood Twin(Main)

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Luxury hotel SOWAKA
4.0 star property