Small Luxury Hotels of the World - Sowaka
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Small Luxury Hotels of the World - Sowaka

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#5 of 4-star Select Hotels in Kyoto
Higashiyama-ku, Kiyoi-cho 480, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 605-0821, Japan
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With a stay at Luxury hotel SOWAKA in Kyoto (Gion), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Maruyama Park and Kodai-ji Temple. This upscale guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Kawaramachi Street and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Kiyomizu Temple.Show More
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Last booked 13 hrs ago
4.6/5Great·Cleanliness: 4.6
Great service
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Amenities
SpaMassage RoomBarRestaurantLuggage Storage24-Hour Front DeskWi-Fi in Public AreasFree
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Surroundings
Metro: Higashiyama
(1.0 km)
Metro: Sanjō Keihan
(1.3 km)
Airport: Osaka International Airport
(49.3 km)
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212 Main Building Garden View Room

212 Main Building Garden View Room

1 King bed
48m² | Floor: 3
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Bathtub
In-room Wi-Fi
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104 Main Building Maisonette Room With Tea Ceremony
5

104 Main Building Maisonette Room With Tea Ceremony

2 Single bed
60m² | Floor: 1-2
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Bathtub
Refrigerator
Minibar
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101 Main Building Deluxe Room with Private Garden
18

101 Main Building Deluxe Room with Private Garden

1 Queen bed
50m² | Floor: 1
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Bathtub
Refrigerator
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102 Main Building Deluxe Room With Private Garden

102 Main Building Deluxe Room With Private Garden

2 Single bed
51m² | Floor: 1
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Bathtub
In-room Wi-Fi
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201 New Building Deluxe Room with Tsuboiwa View and Open Air Bath
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201 New Building Deluxe Room with Tsuboiwa View and Open Air Bath

1 King bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Bathtub
Refrigerator
Minibar
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105 Main Building Superior Room with Garden View Skip Floor
14

105 Main Building Superior Room with Garden View Skip Floor

1 Queen bed
39m² | Floor: 1
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Bathtub
Refrigerator
Minibar
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111 Main Building Superior Room Away Machiya Style
14

111 Main Building Superior Room Away Machiya Style

1 Queen bed
34m² | Floor: 1-2
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Bathtub
Refrigerator
Minibar
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103:Deluxe Room with Garden View, Hollywood Twin(Main)
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103:Deluxe Room with Garden View, Hollywood Twin(Main)

2 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Bathtub
Refrigerator
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205 New Building Deluxe Room with Tsuboiwa View and Open Air Bath
8

205 New Building Deluxe Room with Tsuboiwa View and Open Air Bath

1 King bed
44m² | Floor: 2
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Bathtub
Refrigerator
Minibar
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102:Deluxe Room with Private Garden, Hollywood Twin(Main)
3

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

2 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Bathtub
Refrigerator
Minibar
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203 Annex Building Garden View Room

203 Annex Building Garden View Room

1 King bed
47m² | Floor: 1
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Bathtub
In-room Wi-Fi
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207 New Building Deluxe Room with Tsuboiwa View Bath
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207 New Building Deluxe Room with Tsuboiwa View Bath

1 King bed
56m² | Floor: 2
No window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Bathtub
Refrigerator
Minibar
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109 Main Building City View Room

109 Main Building City View Room

1 King bed
32m² | Floor: 2
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Refrigerator
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107 Main Building Deluxe Room with Naguri Wall
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107 Main Building Deluxe Room with Naguri Wall

2 Single bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
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106 Main Building Deluxe Room with Higashiyama View
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106 Main Building Deluxe Room with Higashiyama View

2 Single bed
59m² | Floor: 2
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
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Refrigerator
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211 New Building Deluxe Room with Higashiyama View and Tsuboiwa View Bath
8

211 New Building Deluxe Room with Higashiyama View and Tsuboiwa View Bath

1 King bed
58m² | Floor: 3
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Bathtub
Refrigerator
Minibar
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208 New Building Deluxe Room with Tsuboiwa View and Rim
10

208 New Building Deluxe Room with Tsuboiwa View and Rim

1 King bed
45m² | Floor: 2
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
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Refrigerator
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210 Annex Building Standard City View Room
4

210 Annex Building Standard City View Room

1 Queen bed
35m² | Floor: 3
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Refrigerator
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204 Annex Building Junior Suite
7

204 Annex Building Junior Suite

1 King bed
70m² | Floor: 2
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Bathtub
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204 New Building Junior Suite with Garden View and Tatami Space
8

204 New Building Junior Suite with Garden View and Tatami Space

1 King bed
70m² | Floor: 2
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Bathtub
Refrigerator
Minibar
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202 New Building Deluxe Room with Tsuboiwa View and Tatami Space
8

202 New Building Deluxe Room with Tsuboiwa View and Tatami Space

1 King bed
49m² | Floor: 1
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Bathtub
Refrigerator
Minibar
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203 New Building Deluxe Room with Garden View with Open Air Bath and Tatami Space
9

203 New Building Deluxe Room with Garden View with Open Air Bath and Tatami Space

1 King bed
47m² | Floor: 1
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Bathtub
Refrigerator
Minibar
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206 New Building Superior Room with Garden View and Balcony
8

206 New Building Superior Room with Garden View and Balcony

1 Queen bed
43m² | Floor: 2
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Bathtub
Refrigerator
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110 Main Building Higashiyama View Room
5

110 Main Building Higashiyama View Room

1 Queen bed
27m² | Floor: 2
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Minibar
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212 New Building Superior Room with Garden View
5

212 New Building Superior Room with Garden View

1 King bed
48m² | Floor: 3
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Bathtub
Refrigerator
Minibar
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104 Main Building Deluxe Maisonette with Tea Ceremony Room 1 King bed
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104 Main Building Deluxe Maisonette with Tea Ceremony Room 1 King bed

1 King bed
60m² | Floor: 1-2
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Bathtub
In-room Wi-Fi
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209 New Building Superior Room with City View
5

209 New Building Superior Room with City View

1 King bed
47m² | Floor: 3
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Bathtub
Refrigerator
Minibar
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108 Main Building Garden View double Suite
9

108 Main Building Garden View double Suite

2 Single bed
97m² | Floor: 2
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Bathtub
Refrigerator
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108 Main Building Garden View twin Suite
8

108 Main Building Garden View twin Suite

2 Single bed
97m² | Floor: 2
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
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Guest Reviews(55)

4.6/5
Great
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  • Cleanliness4.6
  • Amenities4.6
  • Location4.6
  • Service4.6
Guest User
November 15, 2023
The facilities are average. The sensor light in the toilet is broken. If you don't pull the window carefully, it will derail and make a rattling sound. The tea room only has tea sets and no hot water kettle. It is just a pretense and I feel that the operator is not strict in management. The hygiene is okay and the environment inside the store is good. It's a pity that it is run by Indians. I feel that they just copied the gourd and failed to inherit Japanese culture and thoughtful and nuanced service concepts. The energy atmosphere in the store is cold. Very low value for money hotel experience.
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Guest User
October 3, 2023
Needless to say about the environment and service~ It would be even better if you could book a room with a private garden~ The only small problem is that there are racing gangs nearby, and the sound insulation of the old house is not that good. It is absolutely safe to wear earplugs~~
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Anonymous User
March 24, 2024
Very satisfied, clean, suitable temperature and humidity, breakfast is good for my stomach! Good service!
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ella2898
February 19, 2024
Sowaka, Kyoto, consists of a new building and an old building. The old building does not accept children under 12 years old, but the new building does. The old hotel has a history of 110 years. After the renovation, it is really modern. The original well is retained and the stove is in the reception area. It feels great. The hotel overall is very good and the service is also very good. I will choose it again next time I come.
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Anonymous User
January 30, 2024
Room 105 has a duplex structure, and each small living area has unique exquisiteness outside the window. I really like the deep bathtub next to the window.
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Guest User
August 1, 2023
Because we brought children, according to the hotel's regulations, we cannot live in a room in the old building. After arriving at the store, the staff showed us other room types and made replacements, which was very considerate.
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YvonZHOU
December 11, 2023
Excellent service and environment, very good experience
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ztraum
July 18, 2023
Attentive service, perfect facilities, excellent location
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Guest User
December 3, 2023
Great service great team.
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Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–22:00
Check-out: Before 11:00

Front desk hours: 24/7

To check-in, contact the property in advance

Child Policies
Children 12 year old and over are permitted to stay in some room types at this hotel

Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.

Breakfast
TypeWestern
StyleSet menu
AgeFee
Adult
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Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.

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Health Protected

Very Clean
  • 4.6/5
Health & safety measures
  • Thermometers available
Cleaning & disinfecting
  • Cleaning services provided by a professional company
  • Rooms are disinfected between stays

Property Description

  • Opened: 1919
  • Renovated: 2018
  • Number of Rooms: 46
With a stay at Luxury hotel SOWAKA in Kyoto (Gion), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Maruyama Park and Kodai-ji Temple. This upscale guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Kawaramachi Street and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Kiyomizu Temple.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

At Luxury hotel SOWAKA, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 23 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring heated floors. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and tablet computers are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.

Services & Amenities

Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to stay at Small Luxury Hotels of the World - Sowaka?

Prices at Small Luxury Hotels of the World - Sowaka are subject to change according to dates, hotel policy, and other factors. To view prices, please search for the dates you wish to stay at the hotel.

What is the closest airport to Small Luxury Hotels of the World - Sowaka?

The closest airport is Osaka International Airport. It is 49.3 km from the hotel and approximately a 53minutes journey by taxi.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Small Luxury Hotels of the World - Sowaka?

The check-in time is after 15:00 and the check-out time is before 11:00.

Does Small Luxury Hotels of the World - Sowaka provide airport transfer services?

No, the Small Luxury Hotels of the World - Sowaka doesn't provide airport transfer services.

What amenities and services does Small Luxury Hotels of the World - Sowaka have?

Small Luxury Hotels of the World - Sowaka has the following amenities and services: Spa, Massage Room, Bar.

Does Small Luxury Hotels of the World - Sowaka have a swimming pool?

No, Small Luxury Hotels of the World - Sowaka doesn't have a pool.

Does Small Luxury Hotels of the World - Sowaka have fitness amenities?

No, Small Luxury Hotels of the World - Sowaka doesn't have fitness amenities.

Does Small Luxury Hotels of the World - Sowaka provide Wi-Fi?

Yes, the hotel provides Wi-Fi.

Does Small Luxury Hotels of the World - Sowaka have non-smoking rooms?

Yes, Small Luxury Hotels of the World - Sowaka has non-smoking rooms. Please view the hotel listing for details.

Does Small Luxury Hotels of the World - Sowaka provide breakfast?

Yes, Small Luxury Hotels of the World - Sowaka provides breakfast.

About This Property

Nearest AirportOsaka International Airport
Distance to Airport54.62KM
Nearest Train StationGion Shijo Station
Distance to Train Station0.85KM
Nearest Metro StationHigashiyama
Distance to Metro Station1.09KM
Average Price FromGBP1030
Hotel Star Rating4