Sowaka, Kyoto
About the Hotel
Located 2.9 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace, the 5-star Sowaka Hotel Kyoto is merely a 6-minute walk from the ancient Yasui Konpiragu Shrine. The hotel provides guests with a lounge bar and spacious rooms with views of the garden, while Yasaka Shrine is a mere 450 metres away.
Location
This Kyoto hotel lies in Higashiyama Ward, lined with traditional pottery stores, tea houses, and restaurants for multi-course kaiseki meals, within 20 minutes' walk of Karasuma train station. Places of worship to visit 2.1 km from the Sowaka Kyoto include the Eastern Higashi-Hongan-ji Temple.
Guests will also appreciate the vicinity to Grand Garden, located about 5 minutes away by car. There is ROHM Theatre Kyoto within a few blocks of the property.
Sowaka Hotel is within a 900-metre distance of Higashiyama underground station and within a 200-metre distance of Higashiyama Yasui bus stop.
Rooms
This smoke-free hotel offers 23 rooms with a minibar and an electric kettle, and such modern conveniences as a tablet computer. The rooms have a private bathroom. Spacious bedrooms are equipped with a wardrobe.
Eat & Drink
A variety of Japanese dishes are available at the à la carte restaurant, which has city views. Iyemon Salon Atelier Kyoto is located next to the Sowaka and serves Japanese dishes, around 5 minutes' walk away.
Leisure & Business
There is a hot tub, as well as spa therapy, a shared lounge, and spa services offered for guests on-site.
Must-do experiences
- Stroll through Gion to spot geishas in the evening light.
- Savor Yudofu at Nanzenji Junsei, a local tofu specialty.
- Visit the Otagi Nenbutsu-ji for its whimsical stone statues.
- Explore Arashiyama Bamboo Grove for serene, picturesque walks.
- Experience a traditional tea ceremony at Camellia Tea House.
Select your room type
- Superior Queen Room Garden view Main2 persons420 sq. feet1 King-size bedAir conditioningBathtubroom details
- Standard Double Room Mountain View Main2 persons295 sq. feet1 Double bedAir conditioningBathtubroom details
- Superior King Room City View Main2 persons345 sq. feet1 King-size bedAir conditioningBathtubroom details
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- 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
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 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
Sowaka Location
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