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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, mini-bar, 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 0.6 mi away and Heian Shrine is 1 mi from the hotel. Itami Airport is 24 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located 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
 
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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1 futon bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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2 futon beds
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.9
Free Wifi
10.0
High score for Kyoto

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Chureeporn
    Thailand Thailand
    One of the best hotels I've ever been to, absolutely top notch service and high quality room, gorgeous environs, excellent location
  • Yiming
    Canada Canada
    Exceptional service from lovely staff, beautiful facilities and room, great location.
  • Linda
    United States United States
    It was an amazing stay, each staff member went beyond expectations, we had a hiccup with the laundry (our mistake, we were missing a sock and included clothing we needed sooner than expected) but they went above and beyond to get us our laundry...
  • Mary
    United States United States
    Every detail was thought through and executed to perfection at this beautiful Ryokan in Kyoto. The staff was incredibly helpful and kind, helping us book everything from dinners to trains. The food was great but I would only plan one dinner there....
  • Christin
    United States United States
    We’ve been all over the world and frequent Japan. We were at Sowaka to celebrate our anniversary and it did not disappoint! Sowaka has become one of our favorite places to stay in terms of comfort, location, cleanliness, food, and staff - it was...
  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful design, extremely helpful and friendly staff, serene surroundings, delicious food. We absolutely loved our stay here and can’t wait to come back. We got engaged during our trip and the staff even surprised us with a beautiful engagement...
  • Cindy
    United States United States
    Sowaka is perfectly situated in the Gion district, making it convenient to explore many of Kyoto’s attractions, whether by walking, train, or taxi. We stayed in room 103, which offered a lovely view of the garden. Given the summer heat, returning...
  • Eric
    Canada Canada
    Outstanding property with excellent amenities and great service.
  • Amina
    United States United States
    The whole atmosphere in/around the property, the wonderful staff and how they went above and beyond every day, the in-room massage, the heated bathroom floors + private onsen, the traditional Japanese breakfast!
  • Gallot
    United States United States
    Beautiful boutique hotel in Ryokan-style where they found a great balance between traditional and modern (quiet ac, bathroom heated floor, automated everything but shoes off, tatami, beautiful small grounds). Staff is very helpful and...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • 祇園 ろか
    • Cuisine
      Japanese
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of Sowaka
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Garden
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Outdoors

  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Minibar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Spa

  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Japanese

House rules
Sowaka takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

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

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

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