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Ryokan Sawaya Honten

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Located close to Heian Shrine and Kyoto University, Ryokan Sawaya Honten provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a Japanese garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is €90
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Room options

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with chairs, a television, and sliding doors leading to an outdoor area.

Superior Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding door to a garden, a low table, and a television.

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden desk, a chair, a television, and a window with shoji screens.

Superior Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a sliding door with a floral pattern.

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a TV.

Economy Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a tatami mat table, a television, and a futon bed.

Standard Quadruple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A tatami mat room with a desk, chairs, a television, and a cabinet.

Economy Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bathroom

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bathroom

Superior Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Sakyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, Ryokan Sawaya Honten is near a train station. Heian Shrine and Kyoto Imperial Palace are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street. Kyoto University and Ginkaku-ji Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
Map
25 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 606-8397

What's nearby

  • A brightly lit urban street at night with illuminated buildings and a tree-lined sidewalk.
    Kawaramachi Street
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A traditional multi-tiered roof with green and red colors, surrounded by trees.
    Heian Shrine
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A clock tower with a large clock face and a brick building with arched windows.
    Kyoto University
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • A traditional Japanese temple with red pillars and a tiled roof.
    Kyoto Imperial Palace
    8 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Kyoto International Exhibition Hall
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Chapter The Grill
    14 min walk
  • SCHOOL BUS COFFEE STOP KYOTO
    12 min walk
  • Basement base
    2 min walk
  • Bar K6
    14 min walk
  • 山元麺蔵
    14 min walk

About this property

Ryokan Sawaya Honten

  • Ryokan near Heian Shrine
  • Located close to Kyoto University and Kyoto Imperial Palace, Ryokan Sawaya Honten provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a Japanese garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this ryokan include:
    • Breakfast (surcharge), a TV in reception and smoke-free property
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with toilets with electronic bidets and shower/bath combinations
    • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
    • Fridges, heating and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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 lift
  • 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

Pets not 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 bath facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
On-site 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
Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
Guests with tattoos are welcome to use the on-site public bathing facilities

Frequently asked questions

Is Ryokan Sawaya Honten pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 20 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ryokan Sawaya Honten on 1 Sept 2026 start from €90, 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.

How much is parking at Ryokan Sawaya Honten?

Ryokan Sawaya Honten doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Ryokan Sawaya Honten?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Ryokan Sawaya Honten?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Ryokan Sawaya Honten located?

Located in Sakyo Ward, this ryokan is within a 15-minute walk of Heian Shrine and Kawaramachi Street. Kyoto University and Kyoto Imperial Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Higashiyama Station is 16 minutes by foot and Sanjo Keihan Station is 17 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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