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- Luxury Hotel Sowaka
Luxury Hotel Sowaka
Concept Hotel
- Kyoto > Gion ・ Higashiyama
Overview
Be enchanted by the wonders of Kyoto's Higashiyama, and spend a dream-like evening. Meaning "good luck" in Sanskrit, SOWAKA opened its doors in March, 2019, in Gion Yasaka. Combining the old with the new at the former site of a traditional Japanese restaurant that welcomed guests from the Taisho period all the way to Showa era. A playful and unique space has been created. Enjoy a superb stay at this small luxury hotel that provides refined hospitality.
Rooms・Plans
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Review
Relux grade
Accommodations that represent their respective prefectures and that are worth visiting when you are in the area.
Overall Rating(4 reviews)
Rooms5.0/5
Bath4.3/5
Breakfast4.5/5
Dinner4.5/5
Services4.5/5
Other Facilities4.3/5
Mr./Ms. Y.T(Private)
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Rooms5/5
Bath5/5
Breakfast5/5
Dinner-
Services5/5
Other Facilities5/5
2020-01-03
Mr./Ms. H.S(33)
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Rooms5/5
Bath4/5
Breakfast4/5
Dinner-
Services5/5
Other Facilities5/5
2019-08-19
Mr./Ms. S.T(Private)
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Rooms5/5
Bath4/5
Breakfast4/5
Dinner5/5
Services4/5
Other Facilities3/5
2019-04-09
Facility・services
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Property
Luxury Hotel Sowaka
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Address
480, Kiyoi-cho, Shimogawara-dori Yasaka Toriimae-sagaru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto [View map]
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check-in / check-out time
15:00 / 11:00
CI/CO time may be different depending on plan.
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Credit card
VISA/MASTER/AMEX/JCB/DINERS/銀聯/DC
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Number of guest rooms
23 room(s)
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Restaurant
"La Bombans Gion" The ceiling is high, and the unique black Otsu Shine. The walls are stucco finished in a deep black. The bar is a single lacquered piece of lumber stretching 11 meters. In the calm atmosphere you can enjoy your meal while taking in the beautiful green scenery from the large windows. The restaurant is a branch of "La Bombans" from Nishi Azabu, Tokyo. It is well-known store that has fascinated foodies in Tokyo and Hong Kong with its creative cuisine and, here, it uses plenty of locally sourced ingredients. Savor new creative dishes that can only be tasted here. Guests can enjoy and time from morning to dinner. Lunch and dinner are also available to the public, not just patrons of the hotel. <Morning> 7:30-9:30 (final entry) <Lunch> 12:00 to 14:00 <Dinner> 17:30-21:30 (final entry)
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Bath
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Other facility information
Children under age of 12 are not allowed to stay. We appreciate your understanding. Please take off your shoes in the hotel. There is no elevator in the hotel. Please use the stairs to access the second floor. Your luggage will be brought up to your room by a member of the staff.
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Information
We also offer dining at the restaurant "La BOMBANCE Gion" in the new building. Please make a separate request at the time of booking.
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Notice
The Kyoto City accommodation tax will be charged separately. There is no dinner provided at the hotel at the moment, as the restaurant is located in the new wing which is set to open in March, 2019.
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Features
- Bath tax
- Children allowed
- Room service
- Transportation service
- Parking area
- Hot spring
- Fresh hot spring
- Room with outdoor spa
- Public spa
- Private spa
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Esthe/Spa facility
- Fitness facility
- Barrier free
- 5 min walk from station
- Pets allowed
- Breakfast in room
- Dinner in room
- Open air bath
- Night view
- Ocean view
- Cottage
- Coupon
The accommodation features are general descriptions of the facility. The amenities and breadth of service will differ between each accommodation. For details, please confirm directly with the accommodation.
Access
Access by public transportation.
From Tokyo ・15-minute taxi ride from JR Kyoto Station ・From JR Kyoto Station, take the Kyoto City Bus route 100 bound for Ginkakuji Temple, or route 206 bound for Kitaoji Bus Terminal (Subway Kitaoji Sta.) via Higashiyama-dori and alight at Gion (20-minute journey). It is a 3-minute walk from the bus stop. From Osaka ・10-minute walk from Gion-shijo Station (Keihan Electric Railway) ・14-minute walk from Kawaramachi Station (Hankyu Railway)
480, Kiyoi-cho, Shimogawara-dori Yasaka Toriimae-sagaru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
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