SOWAKA

Luxury hotel with spa services and a 24-hour front desk

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October 2025

November 2025

Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

In the heart of Kyoto, SOWAKA offers a serene retreat with its lush garden and tranquil terrace. Unwind with a deep-tissue massage, indulge in local flavors at the restaurant, or explore nearby Maruyama Park and Kawaramachi Street on bike rentals. Connect to free WiFi, enjoy concierge services, and feel at ease with helpful staff who have left lasting impressions on previous guests.

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Bar
Spa
Room service
24/7 front desk
Housekeeping

P65,981 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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50 sq m
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1 Queen Bed

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

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51 sq m
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2 Twin Beds

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

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54 sq m
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2 Twin Beds

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

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

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39 sq m
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1 Queen Bed

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

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59 sq m
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2 Large Twin Beds

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

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62 sq m
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2 Large Twin Beds

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

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97 sq m
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2 Twin Beds

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

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27 sq m
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1 Double Bed

111:Superior Casita Room, Queen Bed(Main)

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34 sq m
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1 Queen Bed

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

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52 sq m
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1 King Bed

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

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49 sq m
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1 King Bed

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

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47 sq m
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1 King Bed

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

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70 sq m
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1 King Bed

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

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44 sq m
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1 King Bed

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

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

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

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56 sq m
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1 King Bed

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

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

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48 sq m
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1 King Bed

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

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58 sq m
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1 King Bed

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

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35 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

480 Kiyoi-cho, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0821

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 - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Kyoto Tower - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

SOWAKA

Luxury hotel near Kodai-ji Temple

Located close to Maruyama Park and Kawaramachi Street, SOWAKA provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage or other spa services. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and smoke-free premises
Concierge services, free newspapers, and a front-desk safe
Luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff

Room features

All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and heated floors, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs
Heated floors, refrigerators, and tablet computers

Similar properties

Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Parking available

P24,055 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

No onsite 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 elevator

Genkan (entryway)
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Down comforter
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Bathrobes
Bidet
Deep soaking bathtub
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

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Up to 2 dogs are permitted in 111:Superior Casita Room, Pet-friendly, Queen Bed(Main). There is no charge for 1 dog in the room; the listed pet fee is charged only if there is an additional dog in the room.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

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SOWAKA Kyoto

SOWAKA Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

Is SOWAKA pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at SOWAKA?

As of Oct 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SOWAKA on Oct 23, 2025 start from P 59,982.66, excluding 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.

How much is parking at SOWAKA?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at SOWAKA?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at SOWAKA?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is SOWAKA located?

Located in Gion, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Maruyama Park and Kodai-ji Temple. Kawaramachi Street and Kiyomizu Temple are also within 15 minutes. Higashiyama Station is 12 minutes by foot and Sanjo Keihan Station is 14 minutes.

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