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Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel

2.0 star property

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Property entrance
Standard Double Room
Lobby
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$114
15 June - 16 June

Explore the area

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394-8 Sekisenincho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0021
  • Place, Hanamikoji Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Chion-in Temple
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Twin Room with Private Garden [Garden Villa], Non Smoking

Deluxe Twin Room with Private Garden [Garden Villa], Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Kyoto

At Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Shijo Street and Pontocho Alley. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a microwave in a common area, multilingual staff and luggage storage. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Higashiyama Ward hotel include Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market.

What's nearby

  • Hanamikoji Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Chion-in Temple - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Heian Shrine - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Shijo Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Higashiyama Station - 2 min walk
  • Sanjo Station - 11 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪お食事処明日香 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪あるぺんrose - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪おふく - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪シュイロ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Three Horses - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel

As a guest of Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel, you'll find multilingual staff, a garden, and a television in common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel also features a lift and a microwave in a common area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kyoto hotel.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel offers 18 accommodations with complimentary slippers and a hairdryer. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, toilets with an electronic bidet and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Lift (80 centimetre wide door)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 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 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.

  • Housekeeping fee: JPY 500 per day; may vary based on length of stay

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Alipay, Google Pay, Apple Pay, PayPay, Merpay, LINE Pay and WeChat Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, mobile payments, Alipay, Google Pay and Apple Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation.

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

Waka Heian Shirakawa
Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel Hotel
Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel Kyoto
Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel?

Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel?

As of 22 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel on 15 June 2026 start from AU$114, 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 free airport shuttle available at Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel?

No, Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazing. The staff were very accommodating from the start to the finish. Great location right near many of the temples and the Philosophers path. Right next to the subway station so easy to get around.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location. Very quiet and easy to navigate back strolling along the canal. Very comfortable and great shower.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

T Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

liav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet, clean and nice

Just a lovely place in this lovely surrounding
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and very clean. Would definitely stay again.

10/10 Excellent

MIKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

祐子

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenichi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Takako

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marius

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
・冷蔵庫、電気ケトルがある
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Haery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ching Yee

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ひとみ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
平安神宮に歩いて行けるし、チェックアウトが11時でゆっくりなので、平安神宮から一度帰って休憩ができて良かったです！
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

qi

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
建物・部屋は清潔。清掃は3日に一回だか、ゴミ回収は毎日してもらえる（ゴミ箱を廊下に出しておく）。アメニティやティー/コーヒーバックがもらえて便利。電子レンジはない。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

SABURO

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024