SOWAKA

Property class: 4.5
Luxury hotel near Yasaka Shrine

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Travelers praised the excellent food, clean rooms, and great location. SOWAKA is a 4.5-star hotel located in Kyoto's Gion neighborhood, an entertainment and historical district. Guests can enjoy 1 restaurant and a bar and lounge for dining options. The hotel features a spa for relaxation and a terrace for outdoor enjoyment. Nearby attractions include Yasaka Shrine and Kodai-ji Temple. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, enhancing connectivity during stays.

Reviews

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

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
$1,110 nightly
The current price is $1,221 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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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

  • ‪ラ・ボンバンス祇園 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪特級ラーメン - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hario Cafe Kyoto - ‬2 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

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

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

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

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Reviews

SOWAKA Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant served exceptional food, including delicious breakfast and dinner options, with many guests praising the culinary experience. (18 reviews)
  • Breakfast was a highlight with delicious options and great culinary experiences. (8 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Phenomenal hotel, best service ever (actually), well situated to nearly everything you want to see (walking distance).
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10/10 Exceptional

This was a surprise a true beauty the feeling of a Ryoken yet with all the necessities of a boutique hotel. I could have stayed there a month.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean hotel. Very authentic. Staff are excellent
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10/10 Exceptional

The service was amazing and I loved the traditional Japanese style hotel. Great experience all around
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10/10 Exceptional

Best Breakfast & Great Location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in a nice location with excellent service
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location - walking distance to restaurants and many temples and parks - room was well organized
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10/10 Exceptional

Great service, stylish westernized ryokan atmosphere. Amazing meal service and location
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, amazing service, great location and climate control in the room was a little challenging.
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8/10 Very good

Unique property with excellent staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Where do I start, everything was great at here. The Kaseki breakfast (if you like that albeit, western breakfast looked decent too) to winding down with a meditation bell and a leaflet to help you relax before bed. The hotel is beautiful and the staff make you feel extra special with their personal touches, only 23 rooms and so the staff know everyone and will go out their way to help you. The whole experience is calming and peaceful and it’s like a small retreat, there’s no TV in the room but for a beautiful speaker that’s endlessly playing calming tunes, the lounge space for snacks and matcha is great and the restaurant serves an awesome dinner. Can’t say enough good things about the place.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff went above and beyond in taking care of my husband and myself during our visit. They helped with meal reservations/suggestions, calling taxis, and generally being incredibly welcoming.
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10/10 Exceptional

Come Stay

Wonderful traditional hotel with excellent service. Rooms are large and comfortable.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Roykan and excellent location! Excellent service. The restaurant was amazing. Definitely recommend!
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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.
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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!
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10/10 Exceptional

Most fabulous stay

Anything from the superb service to the quality of the rooms to the food at the restaurant was top notch. Couldn't recommend this hotel more. Beds are slightly on the firm side but that's literally the only "negative" thing I have to say.
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful new hotel. Modern with traditional touches. Loved the private garden directly in front of the bed. A traditional wooden tub in the room was a great touch. The service was the best!
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service ! Staffs are exceedingly friendly and helpful. The room is nicely furnished with chill vibe. Really enjoyable.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!