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.
“Stunningly beautiful rooms, warm and welcoming and helpful staff, excellent food. All comforts were met.”
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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.”
T
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.”
H
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...”
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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...”
D
Debra
United States
“The staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful
The Sowaka experience is like non other!”
J
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.”
S
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!”
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Guests who stayed here loved
Alyssa
United States
“Stunningly beautiful rooms, warm and welcoming and helpful staff, excellent food. All comforts were met.”
A
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.”
T
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.”
H
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...”
W
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...”
D
Debra
United States
“The staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful
The Sowaka experience is like non other!”
J
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.”
S
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!”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
祇園 ろか
Cuisine
Japanese
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
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.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
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.
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