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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Sowaka
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
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Spa and wellness centre
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Laundry
- Garden
- Bar
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Availability
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2 single beds | ||
1 large double bed | ||
2 single beds | ||
2 single beds | ||
2 single beds | ||
1 large double bed | ||
2 single beds | ||
2 single beds and 1 futon bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed and 2 futon beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 large double bed |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- 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...”
- Jaki United Kingdom“Fabulous stay at Sowaka, really quite incredible. The room was amazing, very luxurious, the staff were incredibly friendly and couldn't do enough for you and the food was exceptional, both breakfast and dinner. I thoroughly recommend this hotel....”
Xiaojing
Australia“Amazing hotel design with excellent service and friendly staff and awesome facilities”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- 祇園 ろか
- CuisineJapanese
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
House rules
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.
The fine print
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.
