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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Ryokan Sawaya Honten in Kyoto offers adults-only rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and tatami floors. Each room includes a bath, bidet, hairdryer, yukata, refrigerator, work desk, free toiletries, shower, slippers, and TV. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a lounge, public bath, and full-day security. Additional amenities include a work desk, refrigerator, and TV. Prime Location: Located 30 mi from Itami Airport, the ryokan is a short walk from Heian Shrine (14 minutes), Samurai Kembu Kyoto (0.6 mi), Shoren-in Temple and Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple (1.2 mi each), and Gion Shijo Station (1.2 mi). Nearby attractions include Kyoto Imperial Palace and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its attentive staff, comfortable rooms, and convenient location.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Great for your stay
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Bathtub
- Adults only
- Non-smoking rooms
- Flat-screen TV
- Shower
- Laundry
Property highlights
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Adele
United Kingdom“Traditional Japanese hotel with futons for sleeping and on site modem” - David
Mexico“Location is great to move around Kyoto. The facilities are excellent, well-kept, and the place in general feels extremely cozy, warm, and welcoming.” - Adam
United States“Loved staying at Sawaya Honten, an unpretentious but lovely traditional ryokan. Facilities are exceptionally clean and the space is beautiful. The men's onsen is small but clean and absolutely wonderful after a full day of exploring. The "economy...” - Davis-brown United States“Koi pond outside our room (we had a traditional Japanese room with a garden view), very comfortable (bedding, temperature). Traditional bath facilities clean and relaxing”
- John
South Korea“Great location - close to subway and bus routes. Quiet neighborhood near university and hospital.” - Polly
New Zealand“Lovely quiet area near to Kyoto University. Close to transport links and nice restaurants and bars a short walk away. Ryokan staff were quietly friendly and helpful. Everything was spotlessly clean and tidy. Was lovely having onsen facility....” - Jadda United States“The location was quiet and close to a lot. The koi pond and bath were very relaxing.”
- Kris United States“The Ryokan is a beautiful hotel near the museum area. It’s accessible via both bus and metro (short walks away). We shared a quad Tatami room with our adult daughter and thoroughly enjoyed it. The room was spacious, with AC, small refrigerator and...”
- Zibrova
Canada“Spacious and a lot of facilities, washing machine, toilets and hot water in the common areas; clean and lovely; cash withdrawal machine at the front desk” - Cody United States“I liked to experience the traditional Japanese ryokan. A 20 min walk brings one to nice paths along a river, which I enjoyed in the morning. In 30 minute walk, one can arrive to Kyoto Palace.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children over 13 are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
Please note that children are not accommodated at this property; guests arriving with children will not be accepted under any circumstance.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Ryokan Sawaya Honten of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
