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Luxury
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4.5 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Luxury hotel near Kodai-ji Temple

Located close to Maruyama Park and Kiyomizu Temple, SOWAKA provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage or other spa services. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is RM2,256
RM2,482 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug

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View all photos for 101:Deluxe Room with Private Garden, 1 Queen Bed(Main)

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, a chair, and sliding doors.

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

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 102:Deluxe Room with Private Garden, Hollywood Twin(Main)

A traditional Japanese-style hotel room with tatami flooring, a large bed, a sitting area with a table and chairs, and a view of greenery through the sliding doors.

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

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Main Building 103: Garden View Deluxe King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small round table, a wooden desk, and a traditional Japanese sliding door.

Main Building 103: Garden View Deluxe King Bed

  • Garden view
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 104:Deluxe Maisonette with Tea Ceremony Room, Hollywood Twin(Main)

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a wooden headboard, and a view of greenery through a shoji screen.

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

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a chair, and a sliding door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

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

  • Garden view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, two beds, a wooden table, and sliding doors.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 107: Deluxe Room with Naguri Wall, Twin Bed(Main)

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, a wooden chair, and a table.

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

  • 62 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden bed, a sofa, and a view of greenery through large shoji screens.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 97 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 110:Standard Room with Higashiyama View, Double Bed(Main)

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a large bed with white bedding, sliding doors, and a wooden headboard.

110:Standard Room with Higashiyama View, Double Bed(Main)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 111:Superior Casita Room, Queen Bed(Main)

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with vertical blinds.

111:Superior Casita Room, Queen Bed(Main)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A cozy room with a sofa, two chairs, a wooden table with a teapot, and a window with a view of greenery.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wooden cabinet. Large windows provide a view of a garden.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A rustic interior with a large metal pot, a small stool, and a lantern.

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

  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A modern living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a coffee table, and two chairs.

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

  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a view of buildings and trees. Inside, there are two wooden chairs and a small round table.

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

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 206:Superior room with Balcony, Courtyard View, Queen Bed(Annex)

A balcony with two chairs and a table, a sliding glass door, and a view of greenery outside.

206:Superior room with Balcony, Courtyard View, Queen Bed(Annex)

  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a view of a garden through floor-to-ceiling windows.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, and a bench.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a table, and a bed.

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

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a table. There are large windows providing natural light and a view of the outdoors.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a table, and abstract wall art.

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

  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 210:Standard Room with City View, Queen Bed(Annex)

A room with a wooden floor, a table with chairs, a large window, and a dark door.

210:Standard Room with City View, Queen Bed(Annex)

  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for City View Superior 1 King Bed Non-Smoking Room

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and large windows.

City View Superior 1 King Bed Non-Smoking Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 101:Deluxe Room with Private Garden, 1 Queen Bed(Main)

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a traditional Japanese-style wall.

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 206:Superior room with Balcony, Courtyard View, Queen Bed(Annex)

A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bed with white linens, two bedside lamps, and a small nightstand with a lamp.

206:Superior room with Balcony, Courtyard View, Queen Bed(Annex)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Gion, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, SOWAKA is in the entertainment district and near a train station. Kodai-ji Temple and Heian Shrine are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market. Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Tower are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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480 Kiyoi-cho, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0821

What's nearby

  • A traditional Japanese temple surrounded by lush greenery and large rocks.
    Kodai-ji Temple
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A traditional Japanese temple with red and white structures, surrounded by lush greenery and a crowd of visitors.
    Yasaka Shrine
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A pedestrian street lined with traditional buildings, a no parking sign, and people walking.
    Gion Corner
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A traditional Japanese temple complex with autumn foliage, a prominent pagoda, and wooden walkways.
    Kiyomizu Temple
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A brightly lit urban street at night with illuminated buildings and a tree-lined sidewalk.
    Kawaramachi Street
    11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station
    10 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station
    13 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    5 min walk
  • ギオンコーナー(Gion Corner)
    6 min walk
  • % Arabica
    5 min walk
  • NOEN
    6 min walk
  • French cafe CHASEN 高台寺
    6 min walk

About this property

SOWAKA

  • Luxury hotel near Kodai-ji Temple
  • Located close to Maruyama Park and Kiyomizu Temple, SOWAKA provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage or other spa 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 concierge services
    • A 24-hour front desk, free newspapers and a front desk safe
    • Smoke-free property and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • 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 bathrobes.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep-soaking baths
    • Heated floors, fridges and tablet computers

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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 to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 6,000 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Genkan (entryway)
  • Smoking not allowed

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 provided

Entertainment

  • Tablet computer

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • 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 at the property
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 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 6000 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Up to 2 dogs are permitted in 111:Superior Casita Room, Pet-friendly, Queen Bed(Main). There is no charge for 1 dog in the room; the listed pet fee is charged only if there is an additional dog in the room.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is SOWAKA pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at SOWAKA?

As of 21 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SOWAKA on 24 Aug 2026 start from RM2,256, 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 SOWAKA?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at 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 SOWAKA?

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

Where is SOWAKA located?

Located in Gion, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Maruyama Park and Kodai-ji Temple. Kiyomizu Temple and Kawaramachi Street are also within 15 minutes. Higashiyama Station is 13 minutes by foot and Sanjo Keihan Station is 14 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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