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Ryokan

Ryokan Sawaya Honten

Sakyo, Kyoto

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Guests Like the LocationThe location was rated 4.82 by the guests who stayed here.

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4.8/5

FantasticFrom 100 reviews

5.0/522 Apr 2026

hyeyoung • Trip with Friends

너무 청결히 되어있고 조그만 목욕탕이 있는데 몸 풀기 딱좋습니다. 친구가 료칸에 묵고싶다해서 아주 번화가는 아니지만 지하철에서 도보 5~7분정도입니다. 버스 정류장도 가까이 있습니다. 일본의 정취를 느낄수있고 친절히 잘 대해주셨습니다. 다시 또 방문하고 싶습니다.

5.0/520 Apr 2026

Gerryl • Trip with Friends

The staff were so kind and traditional Japanese breakfast was amazing. They were also accommodating for my friend who is vegetarian

5.0/520 Apr 2026

Marlar • Trip with Friends

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.

5.0/59 Apr 2026

Vera • Trip with Friends

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.

5.0/57 Apr 2026

Sarah Murphy • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/525 Mar 2026

Oscar

Todos los equipos de la habitacion funcionaban correctamente. Limpieza impecable, servicio de maravilla y el personal muy servicial. El desayuno es delicioso y tienen servicio de recolección de maletas. Increíble experiencia japonesa tradicional.

5.0/514 Mar 2026

Frankie • Family Trip

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.

5.0/516 Dec 2025

Karen • Family Trip

What a beautiful ryokan! We absolutely enjoyed the room, the onsen and the breakfast! Front desk was helpful with shipping our luggage. Highly recommend!

5.0/530 Nov 2025

Solimar • Trip with Friends

Excelente service. Breakfast was superb. Highly recommend if you want to have the Ryokan experience.

5.0/527 Nov 2025

Jyoti • Couple Trip

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

5.0/524 Nov 2025

Istvan • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/520 Nov 2025

Christina • Family Trip

Arrived early and our room was already ready! Beautifully clean. All the staff were so friendly and helpful

5.0/52 Nov 2025

Thierry • Couple Trip

The room was clean, a great place to stay. We loved the Ryokan experience.

5.0/524 Oct 2025

Karina • Solo Trip

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 🙏😊👌

5.0/59 Oct 2025

Phoebe • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/55 Oct 2025

GUSTAVO • Couple Trip

El servicio, la atencion y las instalaciones fueron excelentes, el onsen fue una experiencia maravillosa

5.0/54 Oct 2025

Amanda • Solo Trip

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.

5.0/515 Sep 2025

Annette • Family Trip

I enjoyed my stay here. It was great experiencing the traditional breakfast and sleeping conditions.

5.0/510 Sep 2025

Joerg

Mit einem Onsen.

5.0/58 Sep 2025

Yuhsi • Family Trip

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.

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25 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, JP

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Accommodation Rules

Announcement

As of 1 March 2026, changed local tax regulations require guests to pay accommodation tax at updated rates, which will be collected separately by the property during the check-in process. The tax is determined by the room rate and is charged per person, per night, as follows: 

【Accommodation tax through 28 February 2026】  
For room rates less than JPY 20,000: JPY 200   
For room rates from JPY 20,000 to less than JPY 50,000: JPY 500   
For room rates of JPY 50,000 or more: JPY 1,000  

【Accommodation tax from 1 March 2026, onwards】  
For room rates less than JPY 6,000: JPY 200   
For room rates from JPY 6,000 to less than JPY 20,000: JPY 400  
For room rates from JPY 20,000 to less than JPY 50,000: JPY 1,000   
For room rates from JPY 50,000 to less than JPY 100,000: JPY 4,000 
For room rates of JPY 100,000 or more: JPY 10,000   

For the purposes of the accommodation tax, the term “accommodation fee” will refer to the room-only rate, excluding any meal charges and consumption tax.  
Please settle the payment at the hotel upon check-in.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in4:00 PM-9:00 PM

Check-out10:00

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.

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.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

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.

About Ryokan Sawaya Honten

Ryokan Sawaya Honten Location
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.

Ryokan Sawaya Honten Facility and Service
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.

Ryokan Sawaya Honten Rooms
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.

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

Room Type and Price

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 - Sun, 26 Jul 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children