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

–Excellent location – show map

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About this property

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 10.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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
Suite with Garden View (Main) 2 twin beds
Deluxe Queen Room with Private Garden (Main) 1 queen bed
Deluxe Hollywood Twin Room with Private Garden (Main) 2 twin beds
Deluxe Hollywood Twin Room with Garden View (Main) 2 twin beds
Deluxe Hollywood Twin Room with Tea Ceremony (Main) 2 twin beds
Superior Queen Room with Garden view (Main) 1 queen bed
Deluxe Twin Room with Mountain View (Main) 2 twin beds
Deluxe Twin Room with Naguri Wall (Main) 2 twin beds and 1 futon bed
Superior King Room with City View (Main) 1 queen bed
Standard Double Room with Mountain View (Main) 1 full bed
Superior Queen Room 1 queen bed
Deluxe King Room with Open Air Bath and Courtyard View (Annex) - Ground Floor 1 queen bed
Deluxe King Room with Tatami Area and Courtyard view(Annex) 1 king bed
Deluxe King Room with Tatami Area and Open Air Bath (with Garden View)(Annex) 1 king bed
Junior Suite with Tatami Area and Garden View(Annex) 1 king bed and 2 futon beds
Deluxe King Room with Open Air Bath and Courtyard View(Annex) - Second Floor 1 king bed
Superior Queen Room with Balcony(Annex) 1 queen bed
Deluxe King Room with Balcony(Annex) 1 queen bed
Deluxe King Room with Courtyard View(Annex) 1 king bed
Superior King Room with City View(Annex) 1 king bed
Superior King Room with Garden View(Annex) 1 queen bed
Deluxe King Room with Courtyard View(Annex) 1 king bed
Standard Queen Room with City View (Annex) 1 queen bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Aurian

United States

“This is one of the best hotels I’ve stayed at. The staff really makes you feel like you are at your own home. I’ll miss it for sure.”

Terri

United States

“Customer service was exceptional - went the extra mile to make us feel at home with personal touches that we so appreciated and loved! Also enjoyed the super convenient location, amazing meals, and what we called the hidden bar.”

Huiling

United States

“All staff are super nice and great on customer service . They made us feel like we are well taken care of .”

Felipe

United States

“Simply the most beautiful hotel we have ever been at period! Absolutely beautiful. The staff was spectacular. Hospitality at every turn. Their restaurant recommendations, tour plans, everything! Thank you guys so much!”

Alla

United States

“The place is so thoughtfully designed and managed, it was an ultimate pleasure! The design preserves many original features like the garden, original wall of the building that is made into a wonderful design element, a well, and the division of...”

Wendy

United States

“Everything. All of the staff went out of their way to assist us every possible way. Our stay was exceptional. Sowaka is a small, boutique hotel and each room is different. I try to seek out properties that are unique and full of character. It...”

Debra

United States

“The staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful The Sowaka experience is like non other!”

Julie

United States

“Perfect location in Gion. Delightful breakfast - could choose between Japanese or western. We picked Japanese. Room was peaceful and well appointed. We received little gifts each day.”

Sofia

United States

“Everything was exceptional. The most kind and helpful staff, beautiful building, really and experience. Without mentioning the hotel is in a prime location. 11 out of 10!”

Chureeporn

Thailand

“One of the best hotels I've ever been to, absolutely top notch service and high quality room, gorgeous environs, excellent location”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site

祇園ろか

Cuisine
Japanese
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

House rules

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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

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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

Cash

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.

License number: 京都市指令保医セ第 582号