Sowaka
Sowaka
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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Sowaka
Open from November 2018, located near Gion district and featuring a Japanese garden, SOWAKA offers rooms in Kyoto. The renovated main building features traditional Kyoto-style decoration for guests to enjoy. Free WiFi is provided throughout the building. At the hotel, all air conditioned rooms come with an electric kettle, minibar, fridge and wardrobe. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with extras including a hairdryer, bathrobe and nightwear. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can help with information about the area. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 1 km away and Heian Shrine is 1.6 km from the hotel. Itami Airport is 39 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Spa and wellness centre
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Laundry
- Garden
- Bar
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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2 single beds | ||
1 large double bed | ||
2 single beds | ||
2 single beds | ||
2 single beds | ||
1 large double bed | ||
2 single beds | ||
2 single beds and 1 futon bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed and 2 futon beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
2 single beds | ||
1 double bed and 2 futon beds | ||
2 single beds | ||
1 double bed | ||
2 single beds | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 double bed |
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ingela
United States“I liked Everything!! The old building filled with warmth and history. The beautiful garden view from my room. The exquisite craftsman woodwork, the inviting tatami mats and the graceful shoji screens. The bottle of wine welcoming me with a...” 
Nicola
Canada“Beautifully appointed. Impeccable service. Genuinely friendly staff.”
Esther
United Kingdom“Everything, service, cocktails, meals were all exceptional”
Lida
Germany“an absolut Dream of a hotel! i stayed in the main building..perfect modern spin on a preserved original structure..perfect location in my favorite part of Kyoto and still a walking distance to downtown.. special Nod goes to the nicest and most...”- Matt United Kingdom“Everything. Our room was exceptional, the location is perfect, the breakfasts were absolutely great, the team are amazing. It's also well worth splurging on the kaiseki dinner in the restaurant with sake pairing, it was wonderful.”
Emma United Kingdom“The room we stayed in in the main building was incredible - beautiful old features with a relaxing tea room that looked over the garden, but also modern and comfortable. The staff were very attentive and helpful, and clearly had great pride in the...”
Jaki United Kingdom“Fabulous stay at Sowaka, really quite incredible. The room was amazing, very luxurious, the staff were incredibly friendly and couldn't do enough for you and the food was exceptional, both breakfast and dinner. I thoroughly recommend this hotel....”
Xiaojing
Australia“Amazing hotel design with excellent service and friendly staff and awesome facilities”
Karen United Kingdom“Loved the feeling of being in a Japanese style hotel but comfortable. Staff were all fantastic”
Ann Australia“Excellent service and attention to detail. The turtle in the garden pond.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- 祇園 ろか
- CuisineJapanese
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Facilities of SowakaGreat facilities! Review score, 9.4
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Spa and wellness centre
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Laundry
- Garden
- Bar
Outdoors
- Terrace
- Garden
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
Food & Drink
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Bar
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Reception services
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
General
- Adult only
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Wellness
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
Languages spoken
- English
- Japanese
House rulesSowaka takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children older than 12 years are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Sowaka in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.
Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
FAQs about Sowaka
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Sowaka has 1 restaurant:
- 祇園 ろか
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Sowaka is 1.6 miles from the centre of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Sowaka offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Massage
- Bicycle rental
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The prices at Sowaka may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Room options at Sowaka include:
- Suite
- Double
- Twin
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Check-in at Sowaka is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
