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Ryokan Sawaya Honten

3.0 star property
Ryokan in Kyoto, near Heian Shrine

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Superior Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board
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Ryokan Sawaya Honten offers an authentic Japanese experience near Kyoto University and the Imperial Palace. Guests can relax in the Japanese garden or indoor public bath after exploring the city. The property features free WiFi and a highly praised staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Economy Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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Economy Quadruple Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Economy Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Superior Triple Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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Superior Quadruple Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Superior Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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Standard Quadruple Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Quadruple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Superior Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Economy Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Economy Twin

  • Sleeps 2

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Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Superior Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Map
25 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 606-8397

What's nearby

  • Heian Shrine - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kyoto University - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nijō Castle - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 5 min drive - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Jingu-marutamachi Station - 7 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 16 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪タリーズコーヒー - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪からふね屋珈琲店熊野店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪カレービィヤント - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪EL LATINO - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪スパイシー 熊野神社店 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ryokan Sawaya Honten

Ryokan near Heian Shrine
Located close to Kyoto University and Kyoto Imperial Palace, Ryokan Sawaya Honten provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a Japanese garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this ryokan include:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), a free bus station shuttle and a TV in reception
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with toilets with electronic bidets and shower/bath combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Fridges, heating and limited housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free bus station shuttle

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Outdoors

  • Japanese garden

Spa

  • Public bath open from 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Genkan (entryway)
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fusuma (room partition)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Breakfast is available to guests booked in breakfast rates only and cannot be requested after check-in.
Luggage storage after check-out is only available until 3 PM.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old.
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Ryokan Sawaya
Ryokan Sawaya Honten
Ryokan Sawaya Honten Kyoto
Sawaya Honten
Sawaya Honten Kyoto
Sawaya Honten Ryokan
Sawaya Ryokan
Sawaya Honten Hotel Kyoto
Ryokan Sawaya Honten Kyoto
Ryokan Sawaya Honten Ryokan
Ryokan Sawaya Honten Ryokan Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Ryokan Sawaya Honten pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ryokan Sawaya Honten?

Ryokan Sawaya Honten doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Ryokan Sawaya Honten?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ryokan Sawaya Honten?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Ryokan Sawaya Honten located?

Located in Sakyo Ward, this ryokan is within a 15-minute walk of Heian Shrine, Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto University. Kyoto Imperial Palace and Ginkaku-ji Temple are also within 2 mi (3 km). Higashiyama Station is 16 minutes by foot and Sanjo Keihan Station is 18 minutes.

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