Sowaka

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Free WiFi

10

Enjoy some extra space with 2 rooms for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Deluxe King Room with Open Air Bath and Courtyard View (Annex) - Ground Floor
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Max adults: 2
Bed: 1 large double bed
Non-refundable
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Breakfast US$36 (optional)
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US$1,954 per night
Price US$5,862
US$3,908 per night
Price US$11,724
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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1 × Deluxe King Room with Balcony(Annex)
Price for:
Max adults: 1
Bed: 1 large double bed
Non-refundable
Pay online
Breakfast US$36 (optional)
We have 1 left
US$1,954 per night
Price US$5,862

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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
  • Room service
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry
  • Garden
  • Bar

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the best rated area in Kyoto, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.9

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Deluxe King Room with Open Air Bath and Courtyard View (Annex) - Ground Floor
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  • 1 large double bed

This double room's standout feature is the private open-air bath. Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a minibar and a wardrobe and wine/champagne is offered for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

560 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Minibar
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Sofa
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Refrigerator
  • Telephone
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Electric kettle
  • Wake-up service
  • Laptop safe
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Open-air bath
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max adults: 2
US$1,954 per night
Price US$5,862
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast US$36
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$1,954 per night
Price US$5,862
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast US$36
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Deluxe King Room with Balcony(Annex)
We have 1 left
  • 1 large double bed

Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a minibar and a wardrobe and wine/champagne is featured for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

484 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$1,954 per night
Price US$5,862
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast US$36
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$1,954 per night
Price US$5,862
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast US$36
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
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Guests who stayed here loved

Alice
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very special building with history and beautiful design. Small boutique hotel where you’re treated like royalty and very hospitable staff. :)”
Alan
Mauritius Mauritius
“Everything from the staff to the food. Amazing experience. Highly recommend”
Kamal
Switzerland 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 Croatia
“The staff was exceptional, the style very authentic and location absolutely perfect for exploring Kyoto”
Ingela
United States 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 Canada
“Beautifully appointed. Impeccable service. Genuinely friendly staff.”
Esther
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything, service, cocktails, meals were all exceptional”
Lida
Germany 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 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.”
Jaki
United Kingdom 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....”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
祇園 ろか
  • Cuisine
    Japanese
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Facilities of Sowaka

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry
  • Garden
  • Bar

House rules

Sowaka takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

License number: 京都市指令保医セ第 582号