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About the Hotel

480 Kiyoi-Cho, Kyoto, Japan, 605-0821
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Featuring air-conditioned rooms and an à la carte restaurant, the luxury Sowaka Hotel Kyoto is approximately a 25-minute walk from Sanjusangendo Temple. A lounge bar as well as spa therapy, a shared lounge, and spa services can be enjoyed at the comfortable hotel, boasting the setting a stone's throw from Yasaka Shrine.

Location

The 5-star hotel is near an entertainment district, only 350 m from the 5-story tall Yasakanoto Pagoda. Nishiki Market also lies within 30 minutes' walk of the Sowaka Kyoto.

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Rokuya-on Garden, which is 0.6 km away. The 15th-century Zen Temple of the Silver Pavilion is within a 10-minute drive of the accommodation.

This Kyoto hotel is located only a few steps from Karasuma train station, while Higashiyama Yasui bus stop is 250 metres away.

Rooms

The 23 rooms at the smoke-free Sowaka are equipped with comforts such as air conditioning, as well as free wireless internet. A bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower, along with hair dryers and bath sheets, are provided in the bathrooms.

Eat & Drink

The onsite restaurant specialises in Japanese cuisine. Guests can dine at the restaurant Hagisaryo located about 5 minutes' walk away.

Leisure & Business

Guests will appreciate bicycle usage arranged by the Sowaka.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Double Room Mountain View Main
2 persons
27 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Superior King Room City View Main
2 persons
32 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Superior Queen Room
2 persons
34 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Suite Garden View Main
2 persons
97 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Getting around

A complete list of available transportation options

City Centre
Kyoto 1.5 km
Airports
Itami (ITM) 49.0 km
Kobe (UKB) 79.3 km
Train
Gion Shijo Station700 m
Kawaramachi Station900 m
Underground
Higashiyama900 m
Sanjo Keihan 1.0 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Adults only
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Massage

Room features

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

480 Kiyoi-Cho, Kyoto, Japan, 605-0821
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480 Kiyoi-Cho, Kyoto, Japan, 605-0821
Nearby
625 Giommachi Kitagawa
Yasaka Shrine
420 m
Pagoda
Kodai-ji
420 m
Park
Maruyama Park
420 m
Japan
Nineizaka
420 m
463 Maruyamacho
Kyoto cherry blossoms
420 m
Higashiyama-ku
Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka
420 m
390−1 Kinencho
Yasaka Koshin-do
420 m
Higashiyama-ku
Hanami Lane
420 m
70 Benten-cho
Yasui Konpiragu Shrine
420 m
Higashiyama-ku
Ishibe Alley
420 m
Restaurants
Iyemon Salon Atelier Kyoto
90 m
481-1 KIyoicho Yasaka Tori Mae Sagaru
Teppan Tavern Gion Tenamonya
150 m
537-2 Minamigawa Giommachi Higashiyama-ku Hiro Bldg. B1F
Jubanseru
90 m
Kiyoicho
Cafe Restaurant Yayoi
90 m
481 Gionshimogawara
Gion Cafe
130 m
484 Kiyoi-cho
Mavo
110 m
440 Bentencho
Kyoto Cuisine Jikishonbo Saiki
90 m
441 Kamibentencho
Mimiko
120 m
528-6 Giommachi Minamigawa
京都風お好み焼と酒おあがり
140 m
537-2 Gion Machi Minamigawa
Dari K Gion Akishino
10 m
492-22 Kiyoicho
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