SOWAKA | Hotel in Kyoto

| 9.6 (102 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
Gion Hotel | SOWAKA

Hotel in Gion, Kyoto

Luxury hotel with spa services and a 24-hour front desk
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and spa services. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite.
SOWAKA offers 23 accommodations with tablet computers and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Policies

Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 pm; check-in end time: 10:00 pm early check-in is available for a fee early check-in subject to availability late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome. cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment Policy
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.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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.

Reviews

Kevin
Sep 15, 2025 10:20:03 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: We had an amazing stay at SOWAKA in Kyoto - the team at the hotel were incredibly helpful & welcoming throughout our stay. The hotel is stunning & perfectly located in the most historic & traditional part of Kyoto - literally a few steps away from a beautiful temple. We would definitely recommend the Japanese breakfast option & the team in the restaurant were incredibly attentive and accommodating of my wife’s dietary requirements - nothing was too much trouble. An amazing experience from start to finish & we’ll definitely return!
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