Luxury Hotel Sowaka

Name: Luxury Hotel Sowaka
Rating: 4.5

Concept Hotel

Kyoto > Gion ・ Higashiyama

Luxury Hotel Sowaka / Kyoto Gion・Higashiyama 202

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.

Room types

Review

Relux grade

Accommodations that represent their respective prefectures and that are worth visiting when you are in the area.

Overall Rating(4 reviews)

50%

Rooms5.0/5

Bath4.3/5

Breakfast4.5/5

Dinner4.5/5

Services4.5/5

Other Facilities4.3/5

Mr./Ms. Y.T(Private)

Total points

Stayed in

Room type

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Rooms5/5

Bath5/5

Breakfast5/5

Dinner-

Services5/5

Other Facilities5/5

2020-01-03

9. Superior King Room

1泊でお世話になりました。交通渋滞でチェックインが夜遅くなったにも関わらず、丁寧に対応してくださり、大変有難かったです。お部屋のグレードアップも嬉しかったです。朝食もおいしくいただきました。ぜひまた行かせていただきたいです。... Read more 1泊でお世話になりました。交通渋滞でチェックインが夜遅くなったにも関わらず、丁寧に対応してくださり、大変有難かったです。お部屋のグレードアップも嬉しかったです。朝食もおいしくいただきました。ぜひまた行かせていただきたいです。ありがとうございました。

I was taken care of for one night. Despite the late check-in late at night due to traffic congestion, we were very grateful to respond politely. I was happy to upgrade my room. Breakfast was delicious. I want to go again. Thank you very much.

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Mr./Ms. H.S(33)

Total points

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Room type

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Rooms5/5

Bath4/5

Breakfast4/5

Dinner-

Services5/5

Other Facilities5/5

2019-08-19

5. Superior Double with Garden View

ゆっくり過ごさせて頂きました。ありがとうございます。妻はアメニティも充実で満足されていました。京都の祇園にアクセスも良く非常に楽しませてもらいました。ありがとうございます。

I spent it slowly. Thank you very much. My wife was satisfied with the amenities. I enjoyed the Gion in Kyoto with good access. Thank you very much.

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Mr./Ms. S.T(Private)

Total points

Stayed in

Room type

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Rooms5/5

Bath4/5

Breakfast4/5

Dinner5/5

Services4/5

Other Facilities3/5

2019-04-09

8. Suite -Hollywood Twin

It’s a well renovated hotel with modern amenities but have a traditional Kyoto style. I like hotel designs and where it’... Read more It’s a well renovated hotel with modern amenities but have a traditional Kyoto style. I like hotel designs and where it’s located. Dinner was superb but surprisingly fair price. Staff is nice and helpful but I think they can do more or train better because the price of this hotel. Overall, I like it, but it’s really a little pricey.

I'm a well renovated hotel with modern amenities but have a traditional Kyoto style. I like hotel designs and where it's located. Dinner was superb but surprisingly fair price. Staff is nice and helpful but I think they can do more or train better because the price Of this hotel. Overall, I like it, but it's really a little pricey.

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Facility・services

: Property

Luxury Hotel Sowaka

: Address

480, Kiyoi-cho, Shimogawara-dori Yasaka Toriimae-sagaru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto　[View map]

: check-in / check-out time

15:00 / 11:00

CI/CO time may be different depending on plan.

: Credit card

VISA/MASTER/AMEX/JCB/DINERS/銀聯/DC

: Number of guest rooms

23 room(s)

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)

Bath

Please contact the hotels/ryokans directly for more details.

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.

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.

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.

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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