Name: Sowaka
Address: 605-0821 Kyoto, Kyoto, Higashiyama-ku, Kiyoi-cho 480, Japan, Higashiyama-ku, Kiyoi-cho 480, Kyoto, 605-0821, Japan
Rating: 9.8

Sowaka

–Excellent location – show map

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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 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

Breakfast Info

Asian, American

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Room Type	Number of guests
Suite with Garden View (Main) 1 king bed
Deluxe Queen Room with Private Garden (Main) 1 queen bed
Deluxe Hollywood Twin Room with Private Garden (Main) 2 twin beds
Deluxe Hollywood King Room with Garden View (Main) 1 king bed
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

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Artem

Ukraine

“Amazing hotel in the very perfect location. Service and staff were brilliant.”

Nancy

United States

“My daughter and I absolutely loved our stay at Sokawa. The common spaces were designed beautifully incorporating the older structure, including the entrance, staff welcoming area and dining and lounge areas seamlessly with the newer building...”

Ingrida

United States

“This hotel is truly exceptional, offering a rich historical background, outstanding service, and a unique experience that makes every stay memorable.”

Kerri

United States

“Everything! The hotel was absolutely beautiful. The location was great and walkable to great sight seeing, shopping, restaurants. We also ate at the hotel and the food was spectacular. The staff was also helpful in providing us directions,...”

Sara

United States

“one night we asked the front desk to help us with a dinner reservation for 4. we wanted sushi and the desk made a reservation for us at a sushi bar. we would have better to sit at a table so we could talk together. thank you.”

Kristen

United States

“Gorgeous rooms and facility. Staff exceptionally helpful and savvy.”

Annmarie

United States

“Everything about this place is right. The staff is warm and welcoming, the design is outstanding and the location is wonderful. Even though we arrived late in the evening, we were greeted with genuine thoughtfulness ...nothing rushed. After...”

Williams-gurian

United States

“Everything! Beautiful hotel, amazing and friendly staff, the food was outstanding.”

Leslie

United States

“Beautiful property, comfortable beds, exceptional staff, delicious restaurant!”

Mark

United States

“Terrific place. Beautiful and restful, and really well located. The staff was amazing. There was nothing they didn't provide - it was almost like they were anticipating our every thought and need. The restaurant - Gion Loka - was fantastic. Great...”

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, 9.7

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

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

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

Sowaka