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Ryokan Sawaya Honten

3.0 star property
3-star ryokan near Heian Shrine

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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25 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 606-8397
  • Place, Heian Shrine
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Room options

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

Superior Triple Room

  • Garden view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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

Superior Quadruple Room

  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin 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
(8 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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

Economy Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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

Standard Quadruple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin 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
(12 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

Superior Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

Superior Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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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/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Economy Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Sakyo Ward stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Sakyo Ward ryokan, you'll find Heian Shrine and Kawaramachi Street. Kyoto University and Kyoto Imperial Palace are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Heian Shrine - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kyoto International Exhibition Hall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kyoto University - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Jingu-marutamachi Station - 6 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 16 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪アラシのキッチン - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪タリーズコーヒー - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Basement base - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪スパイシー 熊野神社店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪カレー専門店 ビィヤント - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ryokan Sawaya Honten

3-star ryokan near Heian Shrine
As a guest of Ryokan Sawaya Honten, you'll find laundry facilities and a television in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3-star Kyoto ryokan is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Ryokan Sawaya Honten offers 13 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, bidets, and toilets with an electronic bidet. This Kyoto ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

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 elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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
  • 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
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

  • No pets 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will 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 100–10,000 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've listed 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Onsite 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Guests with tattoos are welcome to use the onsite 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

How close is Ryokan Sawaya Honten to the airport?

Ryokan Sawaya Honten is 34.8 mi (70-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ryokan Sawaya Honten?

As of Mar 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ryokan Sawaya Honten on Mar 22, 2026 start from $134, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Ryokan Sawaya Honten have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ryokan Sawaya Honten.

Does Ryokan Sawaya Honten offer free breakfast?

Ryokan Sawaya Honten does not offer free breakfast. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Ryokan Sawaya Honten?

No, there is no casino at this ryokan.

What time is check-in at Ryokan Sawaya Honten?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ryokan Sawaya Honten?

Free parking is not available at this ryokan.

Does Ryokan Sawaya Honten have a pool?

Ryokan Sawaya Honten does not have a pool.

Does Ryokan Sawaya Honten have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this ryokan.

How close is Ryokan Sawaya Honten to downtown Kyoto?

Ryokan Sawaya Honten is 0.7 mi away from Kyoto.

Ryokan Sawaya Honten Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 370 out of 514 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 514 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 514 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 514 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 514 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Yutong

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is very clean and tiny. I love the Japanese style environment. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. Excellent service.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Solimar

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente service. Breakfast was superb. Highly recommend if you want to have the Ryokan experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jyoti

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best stay for us in Japan. Very spacious and squeaky clean. There were so many amenities present and location is also supreme. We loved our stay here and will definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Istvan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff was friendly and the room was clean and spacious. There are multiple convenience stores within 5 minutes walking. I would really recommend it to anyone who wants to have an original ryokan experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived early and our room was already ready! Beautifully clean. All the staff were so friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ji Young Julie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gehrig

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thierry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, a great place to stay. We loved the Ryokan experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

MARIA RITA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El Ryokan es muy bonito y el personal muy amable. No hay mucho que hacer cerca, pero esta cerca de una estación de metro y de bus.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay here at Ryokan Sawaya Honton. For me i wanted an authentic older style accomadation, and this place delivered. They do have washing machines and dryers, so you can do yourself when it suits. Its clean and quiet, and on a relatively quiet street. The best was the public bath at the end of the day it was so lovely to soak in the hot tub. Tattoos ok. I highly recommend this great establishment for long or shorter stays. Thank you Ryokan 🙏😊👌
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful, peaceful place to stay! Even our economy room was large and comfortable, and the public baths were immaculately clean. Even though it is not in the more “popular” areas of Kyoto, we found it very easy to navigate transit and found some great nearby restaurants and temples to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved this traditional ryokan

Loved everything about this traditional ryokan. Comfortable, clean rooms and relaxing public onsen as well as really nice bathtubs in the rooms. There was the most serene koi poi out my window. Easy location to all the Kyoto sights and close to the train as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay here. It was great experiencing the traditional breakfast and sleeping conditions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuhsi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I want my YUCATA!!! 😀

The decorstions, ambiance and service sre top notch. Very clean, very nice. Highly recommended.. If I can add something is they should seriously think about selling the yucatas (new onws, of course) to hosts. Make them available for purchase.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Marie

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peng M

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Ryokan Sawaya Honten with the traditional Japanese style living with clothing and public onsen. Super quiet and clean and we had the best nights of sleep in Japan. Room is doubled sizing vs Osaka and Tokyo rooms. Beat Japan experience for our kids from America
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nola

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very pleasant stay here. The property was clean and a great experience.
Coin washer/dryer in common area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing facilities and very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nilufer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a small little place that is unique and features little things that make it special - a koi fish feature, spacious rooms in traditional Japanese style. Comfortable and most of all the service was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gas
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Annapurna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not a lively place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrine

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful traditional Inn. Easy communication with staff in English. Beautiful running water feature with Koi ourside sliding doors in room. Beautiful and wonderful all around. Would 100% book again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025