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SOWAKA

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with restaurant, near Maruyama Park

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In the heart of Kyoto, SOWAKA offers a serene retreat with its lush garden and tranquil terrace. Unwind with a deep-tissue massage, indulge in local flavors at the restaurant, or explore nearby Maruyama Park and Kawaramachi Street on bike rentals. Connect to free WiFi, enjoy concierge services, and feel at ease with helpful staff who have left lasting impressions on previous guests.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is R18 134
R19 947 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar

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

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

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  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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

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  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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

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  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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

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  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

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

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  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

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  • 97 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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111:Superior Casita Room, Queen Bed(Main)

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  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nishiki Market - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Heian Shrine - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 56 min drive
  • Kobe Airport (UKB) - 92 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 93 min drive
  • Gion-shijo Station - 9 min walk
  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - 11 min walk
  • Sanjo Station - 15 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 12 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 14 min walk
  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 21 min walk

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

SOWAKA

SOWAKA offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine and Shijo Street. Guests indulge in deep-tissue massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Higashiyama Station is 12 minutes and Sanjo Keihan Station is 14 minutes.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 23 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Spa services

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Tablet computer

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Heated floors

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 6000 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
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.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does SOWAKA offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, SOWAKA does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at SOWAKA?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at SOWAKA?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at SOWAKA.

What are the check-in and check-out times at SOWAKA?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at SOWAKA and nearby?

SOWAKA has spa services and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near SOWAKA?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does SOWAKA have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around SOWAKA like?

SOWAKA is a short 9-minute walk from Gion-shijo Station and 13 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Street.

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SOWAKA Reviews

Reviews

9,6

Exceptional

9,8/10

Cleanliness

9,8/10

Staff & service

9,4/10

Amenities

9,8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9,6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Roykan and excellent location! Excellent service. The restaurant was amazing. Definitely recommend!
Carmen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a truly wonderful stay with a very welcoming and warm team. My room was a real delight, and the kaiseki dinner was simply exquisite. I thoroughly enjoyed my two nights at Sowaka and only wished I could have extended my stay.
Myriam, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The best hotel and the best service I have ever been experienced! The breakfast’s taste surprised me with a very friendly price. Every staff there are very thoughtful!
Lina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One of the best hotel stays I’ve ever had! This was truly a luxury experience. The staff and house keeping were so thoughtful and attentive to our every need. The property was super clean and had a beautiful lobby, bar and restaurant. I would love to stay here again one day.
Brittney, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Unique property with excellent staff.
Phyllis, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel, the staff, the service, the location and the food options within the hotel are all excellent. Wendy and the team went over and above to make us feel welcome. All the team have excellent knowledge of Kyoto and the local area. All their recommendations were excellent! Highly recommend Sowaka if you want the perfect stay in Kyoto with a personalised service from a top class boutique hotel.
Sonal, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service ! Staffs are exceedingly friendly and helpful. The room is nicely furnished with chill vibe. Really enjoyable.
Chi yuen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Come Stay
Wonderful traditional hotel with excellent service. Rooms are large and comfortable.
Clay, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was amazing. The staff, the service, the smell of the old cedar wood, the room! It is the perfect balance of old Japanese ryokan but with modern comforts. Every evening, they left a little gift during turn down, a Japanese sweet, a little local craft, such a nice touch. The location could not be better. Loved it!
Jacqueline, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location…great service
Wai Yin, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay.
Staff was amazing. One of the best places to stay if you want to witness the heart of Gion. Close to everything while being in a quiet and beautiful location.
Andrew, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I love everything about this place - I hope to come again with my parents. The amenities were great and the dinning experience was beautiful. I really enjoyed my stay here from the moment we entered the door.
Kim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This stay is so much more than I expected. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Hotel itself is quiet, zen and beautiful. Room is extremely clean and full of small surprises. I can’t recommend this hotel enough! Will definitely come back if I have the chance!
Luya, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff and management did everything to make my stay comfortable, enjoyable and memorable! I have been to many hotels in kyoto. This one definitely stands out.
nouf, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Phillip, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

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
Stephanie, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Janet, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best staff and service Food was wonderful Anything I needed, they did and were so happy to please I would recommend this to anyone who wants a smaller inn right in the heart of Gion My room was spacious and had a beautiful garden Big yes on Sowaza!!!
PATTY, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Five Stars
Scott, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Sowaka team and their hospitality was the best we experienced in our two week, four city, trip to Japan. Everyone was extremely nice, accommodating and helpful. The hotel was very clean and the rooms were unique and comfortable. The location is perfect and the front desk is very helpful in calling taxis if you need them. Breakfast is served at the restaurant and a great way to start the day. Would absolutely recommend staying here.
Robert, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was the 3rd time I stayed at Sowaka. Very convenient location and a beautiful old town part of Kyoto. Yet, you can walk to major shopping areas in a few minutes. All the rooms are different and unique.
Megumi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
George, 7-night trip

6/10 Good

Pros: Beautiful hotel and room in an amazing neighborhood in Kyoto. Close to great restaurants, shopping and activities. Cons: Bed was extremely uncomfortable and hard. Hotel has no food except the michelin star restaurant below, so no other dining options if you want to stay and enjoy your room. Bar and common areas have no ambience. The rooftop that is promoted on their website is not as advertised. Overall, the hotel is not worth the price. Communication is impossible as they do not answer emails- I have been requesting an invoice for weeks now and have had no response from them.

10/10 Exceptional

lam, 1-night trip