SOWAKA

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You'll be in a fantastic location at SOWAKA, just a 5-minute walk from Maruyama Park and Kodai-ji Temple. 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 13 minutes and Sanjo Keihan Station is 14 minutes.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 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
$605 nightly
The total price is $665
Sep 17 - Sep 18

Why we love this property

Dining options galore
Continental breakfast starts the day at this hotel's welcoming restaurant. After sightseeing, culinary explorers can unwind at the inviting bar.
Spa retreat heaven
Deep-tissue massages at the spa and soothing soaks in deep bathtubs await. The garden offers a natural haven for post-treatment tranquility.
Lavish comfort awaits
Curated rooms feature premium bedding and down comforters for sublime rest. Heated floors, deep soaking tubs, and rainfall showers elevate the luxury.

Room options

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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)

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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)

  • 549 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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
  • 581 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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)

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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)
  • 635 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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)

  • 667 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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)
  • 1044 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 109:Superior Room with City View, King Bed(Main)

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, a low wooden headboard, and two bedside lamps.

109:Superior Room with City View, King Bed(Main)

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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)

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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)

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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)
  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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)
  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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)

  • 506 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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)

  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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)

  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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)

  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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)
  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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)

  • 506 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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)
  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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)

  • 624 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Kodai-ji Temple - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gion Corner - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 65 min drive
  • Kobe Airport (UKB) - 105 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 110 min drive
  • Gion-shijo Station - 10 min walk
  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - 12 min walk
  • Sanjo Station - 16 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 13 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 14 min walk
  • Keage Station - 22 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪特級ラーメン - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ラ・ボンバンス祇園 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪京都勝牛 祇園八坂店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪札幌かに家 京都店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hario Cafe Kyoto - ‬2 min walk

About this property

SOWAKA

  • You'll be in a fantastic location at SOWAKA, just a 5-minute walk from Maruyama Park and Kodai-ji Temple. 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 13 minutes and Sanjo Keihan Station is 14 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 23 rooms

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

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

Required at check-in

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

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

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
  • Phone

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 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.

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)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

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

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

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.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

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

SOWAKA Hotel Kyoto

SOWAKA Hotel

SOWAKA Kyoto

SOWAKA Hotel

SOWAKA Kyoto

SOWAKA Hotel Kyoto

Luxury hotel SOWAKA

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 10-minute walk from Gion-shijo Station and 12 minutes' walk from Kiyomizu Temple.

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