Ryokan Sawaya Honten

3.0 star property
Ryokan in Kyoto, near Heian Shrine

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Front of property – evening/night
Reception
Interior
Superior Twin Room
Superior Twin Room | View from room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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25 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 606-8397
  • Place, Heian Shrine
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Imperial Palace
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Economy Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Standard Quadruple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Superior Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

Economy Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Economy Twin

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Kyoto

At Ryokan Sawaya Honten you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Heian Shrine and Kawaramachi Street. Highlights at this ryokan include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free ryokan has free WiFi in public areas and a television in a common area. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. Breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of a free bus station shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Sakyo Ward ryokan include Kyoto University and Kyoto Imperial Palace.

What's nearby

  • Heian Shrine - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kyoto University - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nijō Castle - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 5 min drive - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Jingu-marutamachi Station - 7 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 16 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪アラシのキッチン - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪タリーズコーヒー - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪からふね屋珈琲店熊野店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Basement base - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪EL LATINO - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ryokan Sawaya Honten

Ryokan in Kyoto, near Heian Shrine
As a guest of Ryokan Sawaya Honten, you'll find laundry facilities and a television in common area. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3-star Kyoto ryokan is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Ryokan Sawaya Honten offers 13 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, slippers, bidets and toilets with an electronic bidet. This Kyoto ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. An iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Breakfast is available to guests booked in breakfast rates only and cannot be requested after check-in.
Luggage storage after check-out is only available until 3 PM.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 200-10,000 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.

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old.
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 on-site parking is available. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • 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.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Ryokan Sawaya
Ryokan Sawaya Honten
Ryokan Sawaya Honten Kyoto
Sawaya Honten
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Sawaya Honten Ryokan
Sawaya Ryokan
Sawaya Honten Hotel Kyoto
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ryokan Sawaya Honten?

Ryokan Sawaya Honten offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Does Ryokan Sawaya Honten serve breakfast?

Yeah, breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ryokan Sawaya Honten?

No, Ryokan Sawaya Honten does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ryokan Sawaya Honten?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ryokan Sawaya Honten?

No, pets are not allowed.