Ryokan Sawaya Honten

3.0 star property
Ryokan in Kyoto, near Heian Shrine

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

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, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)

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
(8 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Economy Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 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
(12 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

Located in Sakyo Ward, Ryokan Sawaya Honten is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Heian Shrine and Kawaramachi Street. The 13 rooms at this 3-star ryokan include refrigerators and flat-screen TVs.

What's nearby

  • Heian Shrine - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kyoto University - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Pontocho Alley - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 5 min drive - 1.3 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
  • ‪Basement base - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪EL LATINO - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪タリーズコーヒー - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪カレー専門店 ビィヤント - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ryokan Sawaya Honten

Ryokan in Kyoto, near Heian Shrine
Guests staying at Ryokan Sawaya Honten enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, toilets with an electronic bidet, and bidets. Refrigerators, laptop-compatible safes, and desks are also available. Weekly housekeeping is available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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

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 elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Genkan (entryway)
  • Smoking not allowed

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
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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 12 and younger (only guests older than 12 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • 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.

These are all of the 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • The minimum check-in age for Spring Break 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 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.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • 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

Is a free cancellation option available at Ryokan Sawaya Honten?

Ryokan Sawaya Honten offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do within easy reach of Ryokan Sawaya Honten?

This ryokan is situated in Sakyo Ward within a short 12-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and also 12 minutes on foot from Heian Shrine. You'll also find Kyoto Imperial Palace and Yasaka Shrine within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Ryokan Sawaya Honten?

No, there isn't parking available at the ryokan.

Does Ryokan Sawaya Honten include a casino at the property?

No, Ryokan Sawaya Honten doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Ryokan Sawaya Honten?

No, there is no indoor pool at this ryokan.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Ryokan Sawaya Honten?

Couples staying at this ryokan will value amenities like slippers, down comforters in some accommodations, as well as a Japanese garden.

Are there hot tubs at Ryokan Sawaya Honten?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this ryokan.

Does Ryokan Sawaya Honten feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Ryokan Sawaya Honten offers breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Ryokan Sawaya Honten allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Ryokan Sawaya Honten.

Does Ryokan Sawaya Honten have connecting rooms?

No, this ryokan doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Ryokan Sawaya Honten?

The closest major airport to Ryokan Sawaya Honten is Itami Airport (ITM), which is about 24.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Ryokan Sawaya Honten?

No, at Ryokan Sawaya Honten, there aren't any accommodations that list a balcony.