Ryokan Sawaya Honten

3.0 star property
Ryokan in Kyoto, near Heian Shrine

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Front of property - evening/night
Superior Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board
Superior Twin Room | View from room
Interior
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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25 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 606-8397
  • Place, Heian Shrine
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Imperial Palace
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Triple Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

Superior Twin Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Superior Quadruple Room

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Economy Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Standard Quadruple Room

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

Economy Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Economy Twin

  • Sleeps 2

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 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
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 98 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
  • ‪からふね屋珈琲店熊野店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Basement base - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪EL LATINO - ‬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 laptop-compatible 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
  • 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

  • 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 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'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
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Sawaya Honten Ryokan
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Sawaya Honten Hotel Kyoto
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Ryokan Sawaya Honten to the airport?

Ryokan Sawaya Honten is 37.4 mi (62-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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.