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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

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
25 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 606-8397
  • Popular LocationHeian Shrine12 min walk
  • Popular LocationKyoto University15 min walk
  • Popular LocationKyoto Imperial Palace2 min drive
  • AirportOsaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)97 min drive
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Room options

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

Economy Twin Room

Highlights

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

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

Economy Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Quadruple Room

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
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 29 sq m
  • 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
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

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

Superior Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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

Economy Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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

Economy Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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

Superior Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

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

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 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.
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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 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. 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
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

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). 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. 287 out of 412 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 412 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 412 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 412 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 412 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

Thanh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming ryokan. We had a lovely stay. It was clean and well kept. I enjoyed the public bath. Staff were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yi

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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