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Ryokan Sawaya Honten

Kyoto · Japan

25 Kawahara Cho Shogoin Sakyo KuView location

9.4/10Excellent545 Reviews
Cleanliness9.8/109.8
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort9.2/109.2
Condition9.6/109.6
Location7.8/107.8
Neighborhood8.2/108.2
Amenities9.6/109.6
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About Ryokan Sawaya Honten

Visitors will enjoy a peaceful and calm stay at Ryokan Sawaya Honten as it counts with a total of 13 accomodation units. There is Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Ryokan Sawaya Honten does not operate a 24-hour reception. Common areas are suitable for wheelchair-disabled people.

The car park may be useful to those arriving by car. Some services may be subject to additional charges.

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Located in Kyoto (Sakyo Ward), Ryokan Sawaya Honten is within a 15-minute walk of Heian Shrine and Kawaramachi Street. This ryokan is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Kyoto University and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Kyoto Imperial Palace.

Make yourself at home in one of the 13 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.

Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided weekly. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until 9:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 15

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Children not allowed Events/parties not allowed Unicode Support false Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    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
    • 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.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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.
  • Instructions
    • 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.
  • Minimal age
    15
  • Spoken Language

    Japanese

    English

Nearby attractions

Lake Biwa Canal 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Kamo River 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Okazaki Park 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Kyoto International Exhibition Hall 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Heian Shrine 1 km / 0.6 mi
Kawaramachi Street 1 km / 0.6 mi
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Kiyamachi Street 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Hanamikoji Street 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Kyoto University 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Kyoto Municipal Zoo 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Pontocho Alley 1.6 km / 1 mi
Gion Shirakawa Area 1.7 km / 1 mi
Kyoto Imperial Palace 1.7 km / 1.1 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 13
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • LaunderetteExtra charge
  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
  • Bellboy serviceExtra charge
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  • Hotel safeExtra charge
  • Currency exchange facilitiesExtra charge
  • Lift accessExtra charge
  • GardenExtra charge
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • TV lounge
  • Hot tubExtra charge
  • Only Adults
  • Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
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  • Room TWO BEDSRoom • TWO BEDSROO.2B

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    Room code: ROO.2B

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  • QUADRUPLE STANDARDQUADRUPLE • STANDARDQUA.ST

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    Room code: QUA.ST

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  • Room SUPERIOR CAPACITY 2Room • SUPERIOR CAPACITY 2ROO.C2-SU

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  • TRIPLE SUPERIORTRIPLE • SUPERIORTPL.SU

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  • QUADRUPLE ECONOMYQUADRUPLE • ECONOMYQUA.EY

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  • TWIN SUPERIORTWIN • SUPERIORTWN.SU

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    Room code: TWN.SU

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  • QUADRUPLE SUPERIORQUADRUPLE • SUPERIORQUA.SU

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    QUADRUPLE SUPERIOR

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    Room code: QUA.SU

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  • QUADRUPLE TWO BEDSQUADRUPLE • TWO BEDSQUA.2B

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    QUADRUPLE TWO BEDS

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    Room code: QUA.2B

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  • TWIN ECONOMYTWIN • ECONOMYTWN.EY

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    Room code: TWN.EY

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  • FAMILY ROOM ECONOMYFAMILY ROOM • ECONOMYFAM.EY

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    Room code: FAM.EY

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Room code: TWN.ST

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  • TWIN SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEWTWIN • SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEWTWN.GV-SU

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    SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEW

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    TWIN SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEW

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    SUPERIOR GARDEN VIEW

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    Room code: TWN.GV-SU

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  • Room SUPERIOR CAPACITY 3Room • SUPERIOR CAPACITY 3ROO.C3-SU

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    SUPERIOR CAPACITY 3

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    Room SUPERIOR CAPACITY 3

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    SUPERIOR CAPACITY 3

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    Room code: ROO.C3-SU

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  • Room NON SMOKINGRoom • NON SMOKINGROO.NM

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    NON SMOKING

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    Room NON SMOKING

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    NON SMOKING

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    Room code: ROO.NM

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Ryokan Sawaya Honten

9.4
Excellent
545 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.8 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
9.2 /10
Condition
9.6 /10
Location
7.8 /10
Neighborhood
8.2 /10
Amenities
9.6 /10
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10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2026
Sharon
Our family of 4 (including 2 teenage sons) wanted to experience a more traditional Japanese stay. Such a wonderful experience!!! We were blown away from the very beginning with a staff member escorting us to our room to show us the ryokan's facilities and amenities. We found our room to be quite comfortable. We would stay here again!
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2026
Alex
Excellent experience - comfortable rooms, quiet and peaceful stay. Even with the heat we were very cozy. Nice location, close to public transit. The staff was very polite and hospitable. Breakfast in the morning was exceptional.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2026
ezekiel
clean room helpful staff
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2026
Scott
Dad and son traveling from the US.
This hotel is well represented by the online photos.
Staff was helpful.
Place was very clean.
I enjoyed the public baths and hot tub.
Very quiet.
Traditional breakfast was fun and tasty.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2026
AMANDA
I truly loved staying at this hotel. The Japanese culture thrived throughout the entrance, hallways, and in our room. One of my favorite things is that there is a washer and dryer! We absolutely loved the cookies that were in our room and recommend to buy some at the cookie factory down the road from the hotel. I would most definitely stay here again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2026
Gerryl
The staff were so kind and traditional Japanese breakfast was amazing. They were also accommodating for my friend who is vegetarian
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2026
Marlar
Amazing staff that go above and beyond, very clean and well maintained accommodation, great location as well. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would absolutely stay again.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2026
Vera
Everything was just wonderful. The breakfast was homemade and very delicious. Staff excellent and very helpful, room great, AC worked very good. I really enjoyed this place and definitely returned.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2026
Sarah Murphy
This was a beautiful, well-run hotel. The rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable, the staff were very friendly and the Japanese breakfast was incredible. I highly recommend it.

Note that though the hotel is only a 15min walk to many of the touristy sites, the area is very residential and we were turned away from several of the nearby restaurants who didn’t want foreigners there. We had to walk back to the tourist areas for dinner. This was the one negative of our stay. However, that is out of the hotel’s control.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Mar 2026
Frankie
The facilities are spotless and comfortable. Really quite a fine. If the there is any negatives, it would be the proximity to a line to get to Kyoto Station. Easy bus line to Gion. I would book again.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
16 Dec 2025
Karen
What a beautiful ryokan! We absolutely enjoyed the room, the onsen and the breakfast! Front desk was helpful with shipping our luggage. Highly recommend!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Dec 2025
Yutong
The room is very clean and tiny. I love the Japanese style environment. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. Excellent service.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2025
Solimar
Excelente service. Breakfast was superb. Highly recommend if you want to have the Ryokan experience.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
27 Nov 2025
Jyoti
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
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2025
Istvan
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2025
Christina
Arrived early and our room was already ready! Beautifully clean. All the staff were so friendly and helpful
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2025
Thierry
The room was clean, a great place to stay. We loved the Ryokan experience.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Oct 2025
MARIA RITA
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Oct 2025
Karina
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 🙏😊👌
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2025
Phoebe
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2025
Amanda

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.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2025
Annette
I enjoyed my stay here. It was great experiencing the traditional breakfast and sleeping conditions.
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2025
Yuhsi

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.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2025
Peng M
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
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2025
Nola
We had a very pleasant stay here. The property was clean and a great experience.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2025
Diego
Amazing facilities and very friendly staff
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2025
Nilufer
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2025
Nathan
Gas
8/10
Excellent
16 Jun 2025
Annapurna
Not a lively place
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2025
Katrine
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!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2025
Benjamin
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!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2025
Julian
Really quiet, great location staff are friendly willing to help you
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2025
Kyle
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!
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2025
Terry
My wife and I wanted the experience of staying in a traditional Japanese ryokan, so we decided on staying here for the Kyoto leg of our trip, and it did not disappoint. The room was charming and wonderfully decorated and accessorized, the bedding comfortable, and the staff were so kind and patient with us. From the koi pond visible from our room to the fantastic traditional breakfast, everything about the Ryokan Sawaya Honten made our trip to Japan that much more memorable.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2025
Gabrielle
We loved our stay at ryokan sawaya honten. The traditional Japanese breakfast was very nice and we also enjoyed the peaceful public bath.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Mar 2025
Adeline
Beautiful, clean, and unique traditional hotel that smells nice. Wonderful and helpful staff. Breakfast is delicious and nice.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Mar 2025
Sapna
Excellent Ryokan experience
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Feb 2025
Richard
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Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2025
Federica
Great experience, clean, beautiful
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Dec 2024
Peri
A very nice place to stay for vacation. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The room is very spacious and clean. Just walk one block to the bus station and two block to the subway station. The buses are reaching to the temples and Kyoto station. No need to transfer. Very convenient.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Nov 2024
Sondra

Loved it so much!!

What a delight! This Ryokan had excellent service. We didn't speak Japanese but everyone made it work. Truly the staff were so helpful. The room was so cozy. We loved our mats and the bedding was so comfy. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
31 Oct 2024
Nancie
Nice ryokan with great breakfast. Staff is very welcoming. Enjoyed our stay!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2024
Harjit
Staff was very helpful
8/10
Excellent
29 Sep 2024
Rick
It was a wonderful experience. The place is beautiful and clean. The service is excellent. My husband and I stayed there for 5 nights with the traditional Japanese breakfast. The breakfast was delicious and beautifully presented every morning.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2024
Daniela
Traditional Ryokan, easy to get there, friendly staff.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2024
Sophyia
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2024
Mandy
Great experience at this tattoo friendly ryokan! Rooms are large and smell of fragrant wood. We had the best sleep! Neighborhood is quiet and a nice walk across the canal from the busy downtown.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2024
James
This ryokan (Japanese inn) is very traditional. Shoes are left by the entry. There are a men’s and a ladies’ onsen. Each room has a private bath, yukata (traditional bath robe), and a little fridge. There’s a tea set and hot water for tea, and the lay out futons for each guest. The AC worked fantastically (important in summer). It was what one could hope for in Kyoto.

The inn is located two blocks from the Heikan line, across from Kyoto hospital, and less than a block from two minimarts and several small family run restaurants.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
16 Aug 2024
Larry
For the most part, I greatly enjoyed my stay here. We booked one of the traditional Japanese rooms. and it was gorgeous and peaceful. Futon mats were comfortable. Loved the room’s private bathtub and advanced toilet/shower. In addition, the onsen for women was superb at night—very clean and peaceful. I was often the only one there at 9 pm, and I enjoyed the solitude.

One thing that was a little bit unpleasant was the humidity of the rooms—because the rooms were so humid, the towels we used were not drying, despite trying to dry them indoors and outdoors on a rack. The ryokan does not offer new towels each day, so that was hard. Also, I would not book the breakfast service if I came back. We had to wake up too early to eat, since the last breakfast was served around 8:30 am, and the portions were smaller than what we would have liked. I would eat breakfast outside.

Nonetheless, this was a fantastic experience!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2024
Beth
Amazing!!
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2024
Emily

Felt like royalty

This was a splurge and totally worth it for a night! Accommodations were beautiful, food was delicious, service impeccable. Highly recommend!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2024
Benjamin
Great place
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2024
Mitsuko
The hotel is near Kyoto University and Kumano Shrine. The area is quiet and safe. There are not many restaurants but there is a nice soba noodle restaurant and convenient store nearby. The building is traditional Japanese style Ryokan with several common areas, but also has been renovated for hotel-like comforts with air-conditioning, internet and automatic room lock. There are small steps at multiple places, which might be difficult for some people. The room is floored with tatami and relaxing. Hotel staff are very kind and polite.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2024
Tuoc
Very nice place to stay. We loved the traditional Japanese beds! What a wonderful experience with excellent service!
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jul 2024
Robert
Set in a quiet area (university). Train station is about a 10 minute walk. Staff was friendly and even spoke English well which was nice. MAMA LOUIS is nearby and we highly suggest you go!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2024
Cristian
Stayed for a few days while in Kyoto. The ryokan was beautiful and the staff were very helpful. The rooms were very traditional but still had modern amenities. We paid for a traditional Japanese breakfast everyday which was absolutely delicious and worth it.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2024
Mary
Excellent ryokan with all the amenities you need.
Business Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2024
Hong
It is a good location and close to the train station. The Kyoto shopping mall has excellent food in the basement and about 2km away. The Zen garden outside of the window is nice. The washing machine is useful. Hiroshi in the front desk is very helpful and excellent! We really appreciate him! Thank you
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2024
Sherilyn

Cozy and fun experience

The service folks were very friendly. Horoshi took special interest in the guests and was fun to chat with when leaving the inn and also when returning back from a long day out around the city. The room I stood in was very clean and I felt quite zen during the times that I was in the room and in the inn. There is a beautiful fish pond towards the back which was fun to look at and watch the fish swim. The public bath was nice, it is basically like a hot tub you can use with other people of the same gender. I wish the public bath was open during more hours of the day or 24 hrs, but still relaxing nonetheless!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2024
A
Lovely place to stay. Japanese style rooms that are very spacious. Hiroshi was the friendliest person we met in Japan and made us feel very welcome every time we came in. Close to everything you need in Kyoto.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2024
Sherilyn

Cozy and fun experience

The service folks were very friendly. Horoshi took special interest in the guests and was fun to chat with when leaving the inn and also when returning back from a long day out around the city. The room I stood in was very clean and I felt quite zen during the times that I was in the room and in the inn. There is a beautiful fish pond towards the back which was fun to look at and watch the fish swim. The public bath was nice, it is basically like a hot tub you can use with other people of the same gender. I wish the public bath was open during more hours of the day or 24 hrs, but still relaxing nonetheless!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2024
Shirish
Very good and well kept property. Huge rooms. Had the traditional look. Beds were excellent. Everything seemed high quality.
The front desk person who does the night shift was superb friendly and nice.
Laundry facilities also available. The breakfast was traditional Japanese and very tasty.
Really loved it !
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2024
Robert
Absolutely wonderful people operating the ryokan and front desk! Extremely welcoming and funny! And the actual rooms were wonderful as well!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 May 2024
Sharon
Real Japanese experience with excellent Japanese hospitality. We forgot an item in our previous hotel and the staff helped me contact them and have it sent to us. Right across from the university and close to transit.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2024
Wenjing
Wonderful and memorable stay!!
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2024
arthur
A wonderful experience with very sweet and helpful staff
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2024
Paarth
Locations is perfect! Very quiet and accessible. The room itself is top notch and comfortable. Highly recommend
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2024
Thanh
Charming ryokan. We had a lovely stay. It was clean and well kept. I enjoyed the public bath. Staff were very nice and helpful.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jan 2024
Gavin
Great place. We got lucky and we're the only people there due to it being off season. Amazing staff, speak good enough English, and helped us get taxis multiple times, also offered luggage transfer services.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Oct 2023
Rosemarie
Lovely traditional ryokan. Peaceful public bath. Great view of small garden with koi.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2023
Nicola
Staying here was a highlight of our trip. The Ryokan was so peaceful and beautiful - we loved the little gardens and water features. Breakfast is delicious! The public bath was so relaxing
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Oct 2023
angelo
Quaint Ryokan in a quiet area but lots to
do in a shortish walk.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2023
Margaret
We loved this place. It was very clean, staff was super friendly. We didn't have the breakfast option with our stay but there were plenty of options in the area.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2023
Ryan
Nice, clean and large room. Very friendly staff, such a pleasure to have stayed here!

The property is close to the 206 transit line and the hotel can sell you a daily bus pass for ¥700, which worked out really well.

Not the most convenient location overall, but still a great place to stay.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2023
Ulises
One of the best acomodations in Kyoto, spacious, traditional and so pretty. The staff is very nice and the neighborhood is very safe, walkable and near a subway station.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2023
Michael
I loved the traditional Japanese feel of this property and the friendliness of the staff. It was wonderful.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2023
Luis
The personal are the best, they are so kind and they help to us at any moment.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2023
Catherine
The ryokan is clean, quiet, and spacious with great amenities especially the onsen. There is a washer dryer that guests may use. The staff also reserved a taxi for our early ride to the airport. We did not have our breakfast there because I forgot to reserve this but they do offer this option. I would definitely consider staying here again. Many thanks to all the staff who took such good care of us.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2023
Jason Harold
The location and staff were great! It was very clean and spacious for a family of four!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2023
Peter
Very friendly. Nice experience
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2023
Alexandrina
We loved Kyoto and this ryokan. It is clean, quiet and has an amazing staff.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2023
Mihoko

Wonderful

Staffs were very friendly and kind. The breaksfast were great.
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2023
Mihoko

Great staff, rooms, and breakfast

I was leading a tour with my weaving students. I wanted them to experience authentic Japanese ryokan. Sawaya was a perfect place for that.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2023
Rocio
Staff was friendly, clean and very comfortable.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2023
Elita
The Ryokan is absolutely beautiful and the service was unbeatable. Highly recommend the Japanese breakfast that comes with the Ryokan!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2023
Anita
I have a memorable experience with this hotel and had the family feel. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The place is very unique and clean, it was a great experience for me.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2023
H Timothy
Close to Heian Jingu. Wonderful old property. Welcoming and helpful staff. Robust and delicious traditional Japanese breakfast. Large tatami rooms.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2023
Theresa
Wonderful experience. Staff were attentive and so polite. The Japanese breakfast experience was fabulous.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2023
Jennifer

Traditional Ryokan Perfect

We loved our stay here. The staff were all so friendly and welcoming. The room was amazing we loved how traditional and comfortable it felt. Breakfast was so good every morning. Location was convenient - easy to get to the subway to get all over Kyoto. There was a 7/11, Lawson, and Family mart all within walking distance. We enjoyed that it was a bit further from the Kyoto train station it had a more relaxed vibe and after dealing with the craziness of all the must see spots it was so nice to come here and just feel like we could relax. I would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2023
Alexander
Fantastic staff and room. We had an excellent stay that included the traditional breakfast.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2023
Amy
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Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Apr 2023
Kristopher
Very nice ryokan with delightful closed off public bath. The most friendly staff throughout my stay in Japan. Only downside is there's not in the immediate area surrounding it.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2023
Celeste

Great staff

So amazing! Staff were always helpful, especially in negotiating a tricky Japanese website. That were always around if only to give a greeting. The night manager who dreams of going to Mexico was especially chatty which we loved. While the room cleaning took so we time, it was worth the exceptional care they put in. We’ll done all around.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Mar 2023
Steve

Quiet, Peaceful and Spacious

A traditional Japanese experience with a super friendly staff. The room was large and gave us plenty of space. The entire facility was spotless and very peaceful. In room bathing room and toilet were perfect, but the community bath was even better and a great way to wind down and relax at the end of each day. The location is okay, but close enough to subway station. About a 25 to 30 minute walk to the Gion district, but the entire city is acccessible by walking, subway and bus. Your phone direction app will always recommend bus or car but we made it around entire city using subway, JR line and LOTS of walking.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
04 Mar 2023
Jan
We were looking for a Ryokan off the beaten track and really liked the facilities. The building is a little older, but has a very original vibe and feels especially quiet and calm.
Also the rooms are beautiful with exposed wood - although our room faced to the street it was quiet and light (the windows were covered though). The bathrooms could use an upgrade, though, and the spa / onsen is very simple, just one tiny bath.
We did enjoy the breakfast and the very lovely breakfast staff, which really cared for us - the best part of the stay.
The reception staff however felt very detached and not eager to help us or talk to us, with especially random and strict breakfast, checkout and luggage timing rules (\"you can only leave the luggage here until 3\"), that did not seem to be justified by business. Other Ryokan's would help suggest or book dinner, but they told us to just walk there. The location is, as expected, a bit off, and despite being close to the train and bus stations, not easy to find things - so a little help would have been nice.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jan 2023
Camisha
It was a wonderful experience!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Jan 2023
Gabriela
The room was spacious and clean, although the one I got had many external AC units right out of the window and ended up being que noisy. Other than that, I'll recommend the hotel
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
05 Dec 2022
Jodi
The staff were very friendly and helpful. There were many local restaurants close by and a handy leaflet was provided with directions. We loved the communal bath which was small but clean and pleasant. Public transport was within 5-10 minutes walk but to get to major attractions it was at least 20-30mins.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Nov 2022
Bernhardt Eric
Wonderful staff! This ryokan is located in an ideal area of the city. It’s short walking distance to the subway with plenty of dining options nearby. Stayed here with my family and had a wonderful stay. Would stay here again!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Nov 2022
Verified traveler
Amazing staff! Very comfortable and conveniently located.
Friends_and_family Friends

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Ryokan Sawaya Honten
25 Kawahara Cho Shogoin Sakyo Ku, Kyoto, Japan

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