Sowaka Hotel - Kyoto

$$$$||View on mapKyoto, JapanNo. 480, Seikei-Cho, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto, Japan, 605-0821|
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Sowaka Hotel - Kyoto
No. 480, Seikei-Cho, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto, Japan, 605-0821·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.6Perfect
Free WiFi10.0
Location9.8
Staff9.8
Comfort9.7
Cleanliness9.6
Who stays here
Couples63%
Families24%
Groups7%
Solo5%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.6Perfect
Free WiFi10.0
Location9.8
Staff9.8
Comfort9.7
Cleanliness9.6
Who stays here
Couples63%
Families24%
Groups7%
Solo5%

The smoke-free Sowaka Hotel Kyoto is situated near the entertainment district of Kyoto, only 6 minutes' walk from the Tranquil Entoku-in Buddhist Temple. Just moments from Kyoto cherry blossoms, this 5-star hotel with 23 rooms features spa therapy, a shared lounge, and spa services, plus an à la carte restaurant, serving Japanese specials.

Location

The hotel in Higashiyama Ward, lined with traditional pottery stores, tea houses, and restaurants for multi-course kaiseki meals is 2.1 km from the Eastern Higashi-Hongan-ji Temple and merely 1.1 km from such shopping venues as Miyakomesse Convention Center. The 1300s Bukko-ji Temple is nearly 25 minutes' walk away, while Nineizaka is right around the corner from the Sowaka Kyoto. Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Hojo Garden, situated 900 metres away. A family vacation to Kyoto will become more exciting if you visit Kyoto City Zoo lying within a 2-km distance of the property.

The Sowaka is near a train station and in proximity to Higashiyama tube station.

Rooms

Looking onto the city, the spacious rooms are appointed with air conditioning along with a tablet computer. Also, there is a private safe, a mini-bar and a kettle provided. The spacious bedrooms come with a wardrobe. The private bathrooms feature a hair dryer and towels.

Eat & Drink

The lounge bar provides you with a place to unwind. It also features a lounge for guests' comfort. The restaurant Iyemon Salon Atelier Kyoto is located in close proximity to Sowaka Hotel.

Leisure & Business

The property’s pool area has a hot tub.

Licence number: 京都市指令保医セ第 582号

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-22:00
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs JPY 6500.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:23
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Rooms and availability

Standard Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 King-size bed
King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Annex Junior Suite
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Spa and relaxation

Massage

Spa & wellness centre

Laundry
Adults only

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Massage

Room view

  • Garden view
  • Courtyard view
  • Mountain view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Sowaka Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 659 AU$
📏 Distance to centre 1.5 km
✈️ Distance to airport 49.0 km
🧳 Nearest airport Itami, ITM

Location

No. 480, Seikei-Cho, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto, Japan, 605-0821
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No. 480, Seikei-Cho, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto, Japan, 605-0821
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No. 480, Seikei-Cho, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto, Japan, 605-0821
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
625 Giommachi Kitagawa
Yasaka Shrine
420 m
Pagoda
Kodaiji Temple
420 m
Park
Maruyama Park
420 m
Higashiyama-ku
Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka
420 m
Higashiyama-Ku
Hanami Lane
420 m
Japan
Nineizaka
420 m
Higashiyama-ku
Ishibe Alley
420 m
463 Maruyamacho
Kyoto cherry blossoms
420 m
390−1 Kinencho
Yasaka Koshin-do
420 m
Restaurant
Iyemon Salon Atelier Kyoto
90 m
Restaurant
Teppan Tavern Gion Tenamonya
150 m
Restaurant
Jubanseru
90 m
Restaurant
Cafe Restaurant Yayoi
90 m
Restaurant
Gion Cafe
130 m
Restaurant
Mavo
110 m
Restaurant
Kyoto Cuisine Jikishonbo Saiki
90 m
Restaurant
Mimiko
120 m
Restaurant
京都風お好み焼と酒おあがり
140 m
Restaurant
Dari K Gion Akishino
10 m

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