Ryokan Sawaya Honten

3.0 star property
Comfortable ryokan near Heian Shrine

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Ryokan Sawaya Honten

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Building design
Building design
Front of property – evening/night
Traditional Room, Refrigerator (for 3-5 Guests) | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board
Economy Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Overview of Ryokan Sawaya Honten

9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

25 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 606-8397
  • Popular LocationHeian Shrine12 min walk
  • Popular LocationKawaramachi Street12 min walk
  • Popular LocationSanjo Station18 min walk
  • Popular LocationGion-shijo Station6 min drive
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Room options

Economy Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Economy Quadruple Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Superior Triple Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Standard Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Superior Quadruple Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Superior Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Standard Quadruple Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the area

Kyoto

Ryokan Sawaya Honten is located in Sakyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, and is near a train station. Heian Shrine and Kyoto Imperial Palace are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street. Kyoto University and Kiyomizu Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended.

What's nearby

  • Heian Shrine - 12 min walk
  • Kyoto University - 15 min walk
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 2 min drive
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive
  • Nijō Castle - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • RUTUBO燻製工場 - 2 min walk
  • からふね屋珈琲熊野店 - 2 min walk
  • カレービィヤント - 3 min walk
  • EL LATINO - 3 min walk
  • カレーハウススパイシー熊野神社店 - 3 min walk

About this property

Ryokan Sawaya Honten

Ryokan near Kawaramachi Street
Located close to Heian Shrine and Kyoto University, 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 smoke-free property
  • A TV in reception
  • 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. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
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

Languages

English, Japanese

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–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
  • Weekly housekeeping

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

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 floors)
  • 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 staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, 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

Staffed front desk

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:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200–1,000 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

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.
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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.

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

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). Jingu-marutamachi Station is 7 minutes by foot and Higashiyama Station is 16 minutes.

Ryokan Sawaya Honten Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 409 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 409 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 409 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 409 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 409 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place. We got lucky and we're the only people there due to it being off season. Amazing staff, speak good enough English, and helped us get taxis multiple times, also offered luggage transfer services.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie, summit

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely traditional ryokan. Peaceful public bath. Great view of small garden with koi.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying here was a highlight of our trip. The Ryokan was so peaceful and beautiful - we loved the little gardens and water features. Breakfast is delicious! The public bath was so relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

angelo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint Ryokan in a quiet area but lots to do in a shortish walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place. It was very clean, staff was super friendly. We didn't have the breakfast option with our stay but there were plenty of options in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and large room. Very friendly staff, such a pleasure to have stayed here! The property is close to the 206 transit line and the hotel can sell you a daily bus pass for ¥700, which worked out really well. Not the most convenient location overall, but still a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023