Sowaka

Restaurant/places to eat, Restaurant/places to eat

9.3

Outstanding(349 Reviews)

Hotel in Kyoto

5-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this hotel

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.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Kyoto National Museum

1.4 mi

Available Rooms

Suite with Garden View (Main)

2 Single • 1044 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Queen Room with Private Garden (Main)

1 Queen • 538 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Hollywood Twin Room with Private Garden (Main)

2 Single • 548 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Hollywood Twin Room with Garden View (Main)

2 Single • 581 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Hollywood Twin Room with Tea Ceremony (Main)

2 Single • 645 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Sowaka

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9.3

Outstanding(349 Reviews)

Hotel in Kyoto

5-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this hotel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Kyoto National Museum

1.4 mi

Available Rooms

Suite with Garden View (Main)

2 Single • 1044 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Queen Room with Private Garden (Main)

1 Queen • 538 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Hollywood Twin Room with Private Garden (Main)

2 Single • 548 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Hollywood Twin Room with Garden View (Main)

2 Single • 581 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Hollywood Twin Room with Tea Ceremony (Main)

2 Single • 645 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

9.3

Outstanding(349 Reviews)

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10.0

Mar 2024

Picturesque ryokan with superb dinning and wonderful staff

This was our 2nd stay at Sowaka and our go-to choice for Kyoto. Everything was perfect. We got a room with garden view in the main building. The garden was mesmerizing. The room was comfortable with full amenities. Dinning at La Bombance was an experience every time. I highly recommend the Japanese breakfast, and their tasting dinner menu. The staff spoke excellent English and was very kind to help us with restaurant booking, direction, transportation. A true 5-star experience!

10.0

Oct 2023

Excellent place to stay at Kyoto

The rooms , location and staff

The breakfast menu options were limited

10.0

Sep 2023

Highlight of our Japan trip

Such a special and memorable hotel. Just book it, you won’t regret it. Definitely a highlight of our trip. Small cozy and traditional hotel with very attentive staff. Beautiful ryokan style rooms. Top location by Gion - walking distance from everything. Excellent.

Nothing

10.0

Jul 2023

Most satisfactory stay that leaves you peace of mind wandering around the imperial city

Very hospitable English-speaking staff and clean facilities. Amenities are of superb quality. I can be care free finally about having enough shampoo and towels around for the whole stay!

Maybe not enough mood lighting in the room that could help create more atmosphere

8.0

Jul 2023

Great service

Good

10.0

Jun 2023

Wonderful and memorable

Amazing room full of original features but with modern facilities Location was superb All staff were wonderful Evening meal was exceptional Japanese breakfast much better than the continental

Nothing

10.0

Jun 2023

Exceptional

The staff went above and beyond to help me find my passport that I lost on the shinkansen. They really saved the day for me! And I am very thankful! Especially Risa and the young man that helped me in the last day. He couldn't get through to Okayama station by phone and finally ended up chatting with them online and getting the information we needed.

Nothing

10.0

Mar 2023

Surreal stay in the heart of old town

The main building is a lovely japanese ryokan style. The atmosphere is very calm and relaxed. our rooms had view of zen garden. The staff is very polite. hospitality was excellent. The restaurant staff accommodated for my allergy and I could finally try japanese cuisine. Big thanks for that 😊

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9.0

Mar 2023

Superb

We stayed 4 nights at Sowaka and loved the entire time. The staff are incredible. The hotel was comfortable and charming. The included breakfast was over the top wonderful. We did have dinner there.....expensive but worth the show. Great location......easy to walk to most things and close to train stations for others.

Nothing really.

10.0

Mar 2023

wonderful time! Minus the splinters !

i loved the friendly staff

i got a splinter in my foot walking around since we were not allowed shoes, I almost cried from the pain

5.0

Feb 2023

great location but for the price can stay somewhere much more comfortable with more amenities/comfort.

the staff and food were amazing. great location.

the picture make it appear that the property has outdoor space buys it’s just pact with as many rooms as possible. other than dining area no other space for guests. rooms face each other can see into other rooms. concierge recommended a restaurant that has a chain location in our county. did not feel like a hotel more like an Airbnb stay.

10.0

Jan 2023

hotel who gives u the really luxury and culture of japan

every thing specially the staff was so kind

10.0

Jan 2023

AMAZING! best location, brilliant room, lovely staff - incredible breakfast.

loved it all (especially the breakfast)

9.0

Jan 2023

Great experience- highly recommended!!

We only stayed one night and I wish we had more time there! The Japanese garden there is incredible but I do want to point out that you need stay at the first floor in order to have access to the garden. The included dinner is the best fine dinning experience I’ve had in recent years. We loved the tea room in our suite and pulled off a quick tea ceremony right before the checkout in the morning. The location is super convenient and is within walking distance to most of the major tourist sites.

Well, we went in the first week of the new year so the cost is a lot higher.

8.0

Jan 2023

Touchy and atmosphered

Beautiful old building renovated in a modern way, top location, mood lightning, very responsive stuff

Paper sliding windows not really gonna save you from cold winds and drafts during winter times. It was warm, even hot in the bedroom, but still- beware of drafts.

9.0

Jan 2023

very special small luxury hotel

unique Japanese style hotel

breakfast option only between Japanese or western. very small portion. noise of the closing / opening stuff door in front of our room

10.0

Dec 2022

Exceptional

Gorgeous rooms and so comfortable. Staff were wonderful.

One of us is a couple. Our room didn't really have a king bed, so much as it was two twin beds right next to each other. Separate blankets and all that.

8.0

Nov 2022

Very good

nice design, comfy beds and bathrooms nice breakfast great location

staff is a bit stiff and demotivated rooms on ground floor are extremely dark

10.0

Oct 2022

Wonderful experience! We loved everything about this hotel, highly recommend. The view of the garden

The look and feel of the place, super authentic. Traditional, stunning looking property with modern touch and comfort

9.0

Oct 2022

Beautiful stay in Kyoto in central location

Beautiful hotel in Kyoto. Kind and caring staff. Elegant style balancing Kyoto history and modern amenities. Would definitely stay again!

Nothing

10.0

Oct 2022

perfect 🤩

if we could give more then 10/10 we would this hotel is way better the. any other luxury hote in Japan more the hoshinoya more the the four seasons . they think of any defile you could ever think . sho ikon is the best hote worker we ever meet he gives the best hospitality we ever meet stop looking other hotels in Kyoto because you won’t find better than this

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Kyoto?

The average price for a rental in Kyoto is $135 per night. This rental is $27 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Sowaka. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Sowaka pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Sowaka?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and laundry.

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9.1

Outstanding(2,001 Reviews)

THE THOUSAND KYOTO

Sowaka

Hotel in Kyoto

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Suite with Garden View (Main)

Deluxe Queen Room with Private Garden (Main)

Deluxe Hollywood Twin Room with Private Garden (Main)

Deluxe Hollywood Twin Room with Garden View (Main)

Deluxe Hollywood Twin Room with Tea Ceremony (Main)

Sowaka

Hotel in Kyoto

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Suite with Garden View (Main)

Deluxe Queen Room with Private Garden (Main)

Deluxe Hollywood Twin Room with Private Garden (Main)

Deluxe Hollywood Twin Room with Garden View (Main)

Deluxe Hollywood Twin Room with Tea Ceremony (Main)

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Kyoto?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Sowaka pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Sowaka?

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