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Ryokan Sawaya Honten

3.0 star property
Ryokan in Kyoto, near Heian Shrine

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Superior Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board
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Ryokan Sawaya Honten offers an authentic Japanese experience near Kyoto University and the Imperial Palace. Guests can relax in the Japanese garden or indoor public bath after exploring the city. The property features free WiFi and a highly praised staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Triple Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

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Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Superior Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Superior Quadruple Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • 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
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Economy Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Economy Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Standard Quadruple Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Quadruple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • 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
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • 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

Located in Sakyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Ryokan Sawaya Honten is near a train station. Heian Shrine and Kyoto Imperial Palace are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street. Kyoto University and Kiyomizu Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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606-8397, Kyoto, Kyoto, 25 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku

What's nearby

  • Heian Shrine - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kyoto University - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nijō Castle - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 5 min drive - 1.3 km

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

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 the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with toilets with electronic bidets and shower/tub combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, 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 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
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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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 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 have included 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
Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 transportation to and from this property
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 Ryokan Sawaya Honten pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ryokan Sawaya Honten?

Check-out 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, Kawaramachi Street, and Kyoto University. Kyoto Imperial Palace and Ginkaku-ji Temple are also within 2 mi (3 km). Higashiyama Station is 16 minutes by foot and Sanjo Keihan Station is 18 minutes.

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Ryokan Sawaya Honten Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 354 out of 494 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 494 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 494 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 494 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 494 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing facilities and very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really quiet, great location staff are friendly willing to help you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nilufer

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

Peng M

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

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at ryokan sawaya honten. The traditional Japanese breakfast was very nice and we also enjoyed the peaceful public bath.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great authentic Ryokan. Bus stops were close which made it easy to get around, lots of good restaurants close by with an amazing bakery. The hot bath was a great way to relax after a long day of exploring the city. Would highly reccomend staying here if youre travelling to Kyoto!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean, and unique traditional hotel that smells nice. Wonderful and helpful staff. Breakfast is delicious and nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrine

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful traditional Inn. Easy communication with staff in English. Beautiful running water feature with Koi ourside sliding doors in room. Beautiful and wonderful all around. Would 100% book again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here 2 nights and my stay was incredible! Since the moment I arrived the staff was very friendly explaining me the rules while staying, and the room was everything I expected. The public baths were also an amazing experience, so I highly recommend to take a bath there at least once! The location was well connected with the bus and metro system, and the surroundings were perfectly quiet, with some nice places to eat close by. Definitely recommended, and hope I can come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Traditional Ryokan, easy to get there, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Federica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, clean, beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent ryokan with all the amenities you need.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Annapurna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not a lively place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gas
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICARDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience, the room was pristine and the hospitality incredible.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rocio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

JUNYONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a pleasant stay at the place which
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tuoc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay. We loved the traditional Japanese beds! What a wonderful experience with excellent service!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

angelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint Ryokan in a quiet area but lots to do in a shortish walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff and room. We had an excellent stay that included the traditional breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful people operating the ryokan and front desk! Extremely welcoming and funny! And the actual rooms were wonderful as well!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophyia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were the star of this place. They were lovely and accommodating, and especially helpful when doing our luggage transfers. The hotel itself exceeded our expectations and was very beautiful and spacious. We would recommend anyone to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Ryokan. We enjoyed our stay.

Our stay was great. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The hotel is in a good stay and gives a great experience in the traditional hotels by having futons to sleep on and having the communal bath.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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