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206:Standard Room with Balcony, Courtyard View, Queen Bed(Annex)
43 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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208:Deluxe Room with Balcony, Courtyard View, King Bed(Annex)
45 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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104:Deluxe Maisonette with Tea Ceremony Room, Hollywood Twin(Main)
60 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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103:Deluxe Room with Garden View, Hollywood Twin(Main)
54 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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209:Superior Room with City View, King Bed(Annex)
47 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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212:Superior Room with Garden View, King Bed(Annex)
48 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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102:Deluxe Room with Private Garden, Hollywood Twin(Main)
51 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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207:Deluxe Room with Courtyard View Bath, King Bed(Annex)
56 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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111:Superior Casita Room, Pet-friendly, Queen Bed(Main)
34 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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101:Deluxe Room with Private Garden, 1 Queen Bed(Main)
50 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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107: Deluxe Room with Naguri Wall, Twin Bed(Main)
62 square metres
2 Large Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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211:Deluxe Room with Courtyard View Bath, Higashiyama View, King Bed(Annex)
58 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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203:Deluxe Room with Open-air Bath and Tatami Space, Garden View, King Bed(Annex)
47 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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204:Junior Suite with Tatami Space, Garden View, King Bed(Annex)
70 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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106:Deluxe Room with Higashiyama View, Twin Bed(Main)
59 square metres
2 Large Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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205:Deluxe Room with Open-air Bath, Courtyard View, King Bed(Annex)
44 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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105:Superior Room with Garden View, Skip Floor, Queen Bed(Main)
39 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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201:Deluxe Room with Open-air Bath, Courtyard View, King Bed(Annex)
52 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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202:Deluxe Room with Tatami Space, Courtyard View, King Bed(Annex)
49 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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108:Suite Room HORAGAI NO MA with Garden View, Hollywood Twin(Main)
97 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury hotel, walk to Kodai-ji Temple

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk
Concierge services

With a stay at SOWAKA in Kyoto (Gion), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Maruyama Park and Kodai-ji Temple. This luxury hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Kawaramachi Street and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Kiyomizu Temple.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 23 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring heated floors. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and tablet computers are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.

Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 23
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Genkan (entryway)
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Food and water bowls
  • No accessible shuttle

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Japanese

Room Amenities

SOWAKA offers 23 accommodations with tablet computers and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Fridge
  • Minibar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Tablet computer
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 2
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Heated floors
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available

Where to Eat

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

SOWAKA has a restaurant on site.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals on site

Spa Services

  • Massages
  • Deep tissue massage

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of JPY 8470 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Specific rooms only
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Up to 2 dogs are permitted in 111:Superior Casita Room, Pet-friendly, Queen Bed(Main). There is no charge for 1 dog in the room; the listed pet fee is charged only if there is an additional dog in the room.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and cash.

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Property Registry Number – 京都府指令保医セ第577、582

UnionPay

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately JPY 4235 per person
  • Pet fee: JPY 8470 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • SOWAKA Hotel Kyoto
  • SOWAKA Hotel
  • SOWAKA Kyoto
  • SOWAKA Hotel
  • SOWAKA Kyoto
  • SOWAKA Hotel Kyoto
  • Luxury hotel SOWAKA

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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