Name: Sowaka
Address: 605-0821 Kyoto, Kyoto, Higashiyama-ku, Kiyoi-cho 480, Japan, Higashiyama-ku, Kiyoi-cho 480, Kyoto, 605-0821, Japan
Rating: 9.6

Sowaka

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Open from November 2018, located near Gion district and featuring a Japanese garden, SOWAKA offers rooms in Kyoto. The renovated main building features traditional Kyoto-style decoration for guests to enjoy. Free WiFi is provided throughout the building. At the hotel, all air conditioned rooms come with an electric kettle, minibar, fridge and wardrobe. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with extras including a hairdryer, bathrobe and nightwear. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can help with information about the area. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 1 km away and Heian Shrine is 1.6 km from the hotel. Itami Airport is 39 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Kyoto, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.9

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Room type	Number of guests
Suite with Garden View (Main) 2 single beds
Deluxe Queen Room with Private Garden (Main) 1 large double bed
Deluxe Hollywood Twin Room with Private Garden (Main) 2 single beds
Deluxe Hollywood Twin Room with Garden View (Main) 2 single beds
Deluxe Hollywood Twin Room with Tea Ceremony (Main) 2 single beds
Superior Queen Room with Garden view (Main) 1 large double bed
Deluxe Twin Room with Mountain View (Main) 2 single beds
Deluxe Twin Room with Naguri Wall (Main) 2 single beds and 1 futon bed
Superior King Room with City View (Main) 1 large double bed
Standard Double Room with Mountain View (Main) 1 double bed
Superior Queen Room 1 large double bed
Deluxe King Room with Open Air Bath and Courtyard View (Annex) - Ground Floor 1 large double bed
Deluxe King Room with Tatami Area and Courtyard view(Annex) 1 extra-large double bed
Deluxe King Room with Tatami Area and Open Air Bath (with Garden View)(Annex) 1 extra-large double bed
Junior Suite with Tatami Area and Garden View(Annex) 1 extra-large double bed and 2 futon beds
Deluxe King Room with Open Air Bath and Courtyard View(Annex) - Second Floor 1 extra-large double bed
Superior Queen Room with Balcony(Annex) 1 large double bed
Deluxe King Room with Balcony(Annex) 1 large double bed
Deluxe King Room with Courtyard View(Annex) 1 extra-large double bed
Superior King Room with City View(Annex) 1 extra-large double bed
Superior King Room with Garden View(Annex) 1 large double bed
Deluxe King Room with Courtyard View(Annex) 1 extra-large double bed
Standard Queen Room with City View (Annex) 1 large double bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Alice

United Kingdom

“Very special building with history and beautiful design. Small boutique hotel where you’re treated like royalty and very hospitable staff. :)”

Alan

Mauritius

“Everything from the staff to the food. Amazing experience. Highly recommend”

Kamal

Switzerland

“A heaven of peace in Kyoto - very well located just on the outskirts of Gion, beautiful premises, exceptionally confortable beds and very attentive staff.”

Filip

Croatia

“The staff was exceptional, the style very authentic and location absolutely perfect for exploring Kyoto”

Ingela

United States

“I liked Everything!! The old building filled with warmth and history. The beautiful garden view from my room. The exquisite craftsman woodwork, the inviting tatami mats and the graceful shoji screens. The bottle of wine welcoming me with a...”

Nicola

Canada

“Beautifully appointed. Impeccable service. Genuinely friendly staff.”

Esther

United Kingdom

“Everything, service, cocktails, meals were all exceptional”

Lida

Germany

“an absolut Dream of a hotel! i stayed in the main building..perfect modern spin on a preserved original structure..perfect location in my favorite part of Kyoto and still a walking distance to downtown.. special Nod goes to the nicest and most...”

Matt

United Kingdom

“Everything. Our room was exceptional, the location is perfect, the breakfasts were absolutely great, the team are amazing. It's also well worth splurging on the kaiseki dinner in the restaurant with sake pairing, it was wonderful.”

Emma

United Kingdom

“The room we stayed in in the main building was incredible - beautiful old features with a relaxing tea room that looked over the garden, but also modern and comfortable. The staff were very attentive and helpful, and clearly had great pride in the...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

祇園ろか

Cuisine
Japanese
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

House rules

Sowaka takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 22:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Sowaka in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.

License number: 京都市指令保医セ第 582号

Sowaka

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