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Ryokan Sawaya Honten

3.0 star property

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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

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

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
  • 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

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, toothbrushes and toothpaste, and toilets with an electronic bidet. Refrigerators, safes, and desks are also available. Weekly housekeeping is available.
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
  • 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.

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

As of Mar 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ryokan Sawaya Honten on Apr 24, 2026 start from $135, 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.

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 20 minutes on foot from Pontocho Alley. You'll also find Kyoto Imperial Palace and Yasaka Shrine within a short drive.

Will I be able to park 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.

Is Ryokan Sawaya Honten a good place to stay for couples?

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

Does Ryokan Sawaya Honten have a hot tub?

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, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this ryokan.

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, you won't find accommodations with balconies at Ryokan Sawaya Honten.

Ryokan Sawaya Honten Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 373 out of 517 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 517 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 517 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 517 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 517 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen, El Cerrito

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful ryokan! We absolutely enjoyed the room, the onsen and the breakfast! Front desk was helpful with shipping our luggage. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

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

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