SOWAKA

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with spa services and 24-hour front desk

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Deluxe Room
202:Deluxe Room with Tatami Space, Courtyard View, King Bed(Annex)
Point of interest
Restaurant
106:Deluxe Room with Higashiyama View, Twin Bed(Main)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$1,818
28 Nov - 29 Nov

Explore the area

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480 Kiyoi-cho, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0821
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

101:Deluxe Room with Private Garden, 1 Queen Bed(Main)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

102:Deluxe Room with Private Garden, Hollywood Twin(Main)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

103:Deluxe Room with Garden View, Hollywood Twin(Main)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

104:Deluxe Maisonette with Tea Ceremony Room, Hollywood Twin(Main)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

105:Superior Room with Garden View, Skip Floor, Queen Bed(Main)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

106:Deluxe Room with Higashiyama View, Twin Bed(Main)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

107: Deluxe Room with Naguri Wall, Twin Bed(Main)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

108:Suite Room HORAGAI NO MA with Garden View, Hollywood Twin(Main)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
  • 97 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

110:Standard Room with Higashiyama View, Double Bed(Main)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

111:Superior Casita Room, Queen Bed(Main)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

201:Deluxe Room with Open-air Bath, Courtyard View, King Bed(Annex)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

202:Deluxe Room with Tatami Space, Courtyard View, King Bed(Annex)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

203:Deluxe Room with Open-air Bath and Tatami Space, Garden View, King Bed(Annex)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

204:Junior Suite with Tatami Space, Garden View, King Bed(Annex)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

205:Deluxe Room with Open-air Bath, Courtyard View, King Bed(Annex)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

206:Superior room with Balcony, Courtyard View, Queen Bed(Annex)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

208:Deluxe Room with Balcony, Courtyard View, King Bed(Annex)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

207:Deluxe Room with Courtyard View Bath, King Bed(Annex)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

209:Superior Room with City View, King Bed(Annex)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

212:Superior Room with Garden View, King Bed(Annex)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

211:Deluxe Room with Courtyard View Bath, Higashiyama View, King Bed(Annex)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

210:Standard Room with City View, Queen Bed(Annex)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Kyoto

A luxury stay in Kyoto awaits you at SOWAKA. Within a short 5-minute stroll, you'll find Maruyama Park and Kodai-ji Temple. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, tablet computers and heated floors. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, spa services and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4.5-property class Gion hotel include Kawaramachi Street and Kiyomizu Temple.

What's nearby

  • Kiyomizu Temple - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nishiki Market - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Heian Shrine - 6 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 7 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 9 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 12 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪京都勝牛 祇園八坂店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪味味香 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪家傳 ちりめん山椒 やよい - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪カフェレストラン やよい - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ラ・ボンバンス祇園 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

SOWAKA

Luxury hotel with spa services and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Spa services, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the luxury SOWAKA.

This 4.5-star Kyoto hotel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
SOWAKA offers 23 accommodations with tablet computers and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Fridges and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers and bidets. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 6,000 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Genkan (entryway)
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Tablet computer

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will 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 100-10,000 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately JPY 6000 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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 credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable 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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay and cash.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at SOWAKA?

SOWAKA offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at SOWAKA?

As of 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SOWAKA on 28 Nov 2025 start from AU$1,817.71, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at SOWAKA?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like deep-tissue massages.

What makes SOWAKA a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at SOWAKA.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at SOWAKA?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does SOWAKA serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is served daily between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at SOWAKA?

No, SOWAKA does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at SOWAKA?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at SOWAKA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at SOWAKA?

No, only service animals are allowed.