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Economy Quadruple Room
269 square feet
4 Twin Futons
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Standard Quadruple Room
258 square feet
4 Twin Futons
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Standard Twin Room
194 square feet
2 Twin Futons
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Superior Triple Room
237 square feet
3 Twin Futons
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Economy Twin Room
194 square feet
2 Twin Futons
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Superior Quadruple Room
312 square feet
4 Twin Futons
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Superior Twin Room
194 square feet
2 Twin Futons
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable ryokan near Heian Shrine

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
Concierge services

Located in Kyoto (Sakyo Ward), Ryokan Sawaya Honten is within a 15-minute walk of Heian Shrine and Kawaramachi Street. This ryokan is 0.7 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 laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided weekly.

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.

Breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.

The front desk is staffed during limited hours. A bus station shuttle is provided at no charge.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Ryokan Sawaya Honten features laundry facilities and a television in a common area. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Ryokan Sawaya Honten is a smoke-free property.

  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Japanese garden
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Genkan (entryway)
  • Total number of rooms - 13
  • Television in common areas
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Japanese

Room Amenities

Ryokan Sawaya Honten offers 13 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, bidets, and toilets with an electronic bidet. This Kyoto ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Free bottled water
  • Wireless internet access
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Shower/tub combination
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Digital TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually decorated
  • Weekly housekeeping provided
  • Limited housekeeping
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Local maps
  • Window screens
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Tatami (woven mat) floors
  • Tokonoma (alcove)
  • Fusuma (room partition)
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Number of days between bed sheet changes: 3

Where to Eat

Breakfast is available for a surcharge and served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Spa Services

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.

  • Indoor public bath (no mineral springs)
  • Yukata (Japanese robe)

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 9:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 15

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

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

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Front desk opens daily at 6:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 11:00 PM

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

Property follows regional sanitization guidelines Coronavirus Guidelines (Japan)

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-1,000 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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

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.

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