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Luxury hotel SOWAKA

4.0 star property
Upscale guesthouse, walk to Kodai-ji Temple

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Luxury hotel SOWAKA

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Property entrance
Point of interest
Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe
Restaurant
Terrace/patio

Overview of Luxury hotel SOWAKA

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Highlights
  • Staff & service is scored top 10% in Kyoto by travellers.
  • Cleanliness is scored top 10% in Kyoto by travellers.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
480 Kiyoi-cho, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0821
  • Popular LocationKawaramachi Street13 min walk
  • Popular LocationKiyomizu Temple13 min walk
  • Popular LocationNishiki Market16 min walk
  • AirportKobe (UKB)92 min drive
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Room options

Studio Suite

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Junior Studio Suite

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 97 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
  • 97 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bath and shower
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

110 Main Building Higashiyama View Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

106 Main Building Deluxe Room with Higashiyama View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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 Single 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 Single 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 Single 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 Single 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 Single Beds

107 Main Building Deluxe Room with Naguri Wall

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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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About the area

Kyoto

Luxury hotel SOWAKA is located in Gion, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, and is in the entertainment district and near a train station. Kodai-ji Temple and Kiyomizu Temple are notable landmarks, and travellers 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.

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
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 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 guest house 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 hire and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and free newspapers
  • A 24-hour front desk and concierge services
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts, such as premium bedding and heated floors, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and dressing gowns.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep-soaking baths
  • Heated floors, fridges and tablet computers

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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 lift

More

  • Genkan (entryway)
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

More

  • 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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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: from 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 any lifts
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 19 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury hotel SOWAKA on 19 May 2024 start from RM 5,035.15, 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?

Checkout 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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George

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

Travelled with partner
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

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

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Phyllis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique property with excellent staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clay

Travelled with family
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

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wenshi, new york

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023