Title: Kyoto Sawai - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=34443106&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Kyoto Sawai Tranquil retreat near Kyoto's cultural landmarks offers a peaceful base with attentive staff who help travelers discover local treasures ## Photo gallery for Kyoto Sawai ![Building design - Kyoto Sawai (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34450000/34443200/34443106/bce3e278.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby - Kyoto Sawai (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34450000/34443200/34443106/76fe889e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shizu no Ma (Up to 4 Guests) - Kyoto Sawai (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34450000/34443200/34443106/292ae456.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shizu no Ma (Up to 4 Guests) - Kyoto Sawai (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34450000/34443200/34443106/01de14da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Staircase - Kyoto Sawai (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34450000/34443200/34443106/80c60da3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located near Yasui Konpiragu and Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto Sawai provides travelers with a serene escape. The property features an on-site art gallery and shopping mall, while rooms come with free WiFi. The staff receives consistent praise from guests for their helpful service. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Breakfast available - Room service ### VIP AccessSee the benefits you'll enjoy with VIP Access > Get more when you're a member > > - Save 15% or more on select VIP Access properties when you reach Silver tier or above > - Experience top-rated quality and exceptional service > - Get an in-stay perk at select properties, plus free room upgrades, early check-in, and late check-out when available > > [Learn more](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/vipaccess) ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-20&endDate=2026-01-21&selected=34443106&PinnedHotelID=34443106&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-20&endDate=2026-01-21&selected=34443106&PinnedHotelID=34443106&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=34443106&PinnedHotelID=34443106&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=34443106&PinnedHotelID=34443106&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=34443106&PinnedHotelID=34443106&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=34443106&PinnedHotelID=34443106&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=34443106&PinnedHotelID=34443106&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=34443106&PinnedHotelID=34443106&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 3+ beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ### View all photos for Shizu no Ma (Up to 4 Guests) ![Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34450000/34443200/34443106/2be9b8bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Shizu no Ma (Up to 4 Guests) 10.0 Exceptional 4 reviews ### Highlights Separate dining area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Mini-fridge Down duvet Premium bedding - 178 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 4 Twin Futons ### View all photos for Miya no Ma - Middle (Up to 2 Guests) ![Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34450000/34443200/34443106/d6bb3bde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Miya no Ma - Middle (Up to 2 Guests) 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Separate dining area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Mini-fridge 2 bedrooms Premium bedding - 118 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - City view - Sleeps 4 - 2 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Classic Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom ![Classic Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Living room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34450000/34443200/34443106/18c092b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom 10.0 Exceptional 4 reviews ### Highlights Yard Separate dining area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating Mini-fridge 2 bedrooms - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKyoto-Hotels-Kyoto-Sawai.h34443106.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKyoto-Hotels-Kyoto-Sawai.h34443106.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Kyoto, Kyoto Sawai is in the city center. Kenninji Temple and Yasui Konpiragu are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Nishiki Market. Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended. [Visit our Kyoto travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto.dx6131486) [View more Guest houses in Kyoto](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto-Guest-Houses.d6131486-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.99933%2C135.77060&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LCFJMOQH9ZDKq1OZLfBEDSDrVos=) 4-320 Miyagawasuji, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0801 ### What's nearby - ![京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204513/6a79737b-3e27-46b8-956f-eaa24d1738e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kawaramachi Street 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - ![Kenninji Temple which includes interior views, religious elements and a temple or place of worship](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501450/ed63e91f-0ce5-4e68-a366-ceaba8ba8c60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kenninji Temple 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - ![EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501437/c919d798-dd1f-478c-8bec-89023f365366.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Gion Corner 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - ![Kyoto_NishikiMarket_6258971_08](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6258971/d4bf094c-024f-4052-bb81-54deb5ac7ecf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Nishiki Market 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - ![Yasaka Shrine which includes a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501462/fa36d1e9-5dfb-4520-8495-77f1363364fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Yasaka Shrine 10 min walk \- 0.9 km ### Getting around - Kiyomizu-gojo Station 6 min walk - Sanjo Keihan Station 15 min walk - Itami Airport (ITM) 61 min drive ### Restaurants - curry & tempura koisus 2 min walk - ろじうさぎ 1 min walk - 名月堂 2 min walk - Kawa Café 8 min walk - ごはんや 蜃気楼 2 min walk ## About this property ### Kyoto Sawai Guesthouse near Kenninji Temple Located close to Yasui Konpiragu and Nishiki Market, Kyoto Sawai provides an art gallery on site and a shopping mall on site. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this guesthouse include: - Continental breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free premises - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and separate dining areas. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices) ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available ### Food and drink - Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,000 for adults and JPY 2,000 for children ### Things to do - Art gallery - Shopping mall ### Family friendly - Baby toys - Children's books - Children's toys - In-room microwave - Mini-fridge - Separate in-room dining area ### Conveniences - Guidebooks - Limited-hour front desk ### Guest services - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Genkan (entryway) - Smoking not allowed - Traditional architecture ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Down comforter - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet with electronic bidet - Toothbrush and toothpaste - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Free bottled water - Limited room service - Microwave - Mini-fridge - Paper towels - Separate dining area ### More - Air conditioning - Heating - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board on request ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 19 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Late check-out subject to availability A late check-out fee will be charged ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room ## 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. ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: approximately JPY 2000 for adults and JPY 2000 for children - Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a 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 This property accepts cash Cashless transactions are available Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention This property does not have elevators 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 ### Property is also known as Kyoto Sawai Guesthouse Guesthouse Kyoto Sawai Kyoto Kyoto Kyoto Sawai Guesthouse Guesthouse Kyoto Sawai Kyoto Sawai Kyoto Sawai Guesthouse Sawai Kyoto Sawai Kyoto Kyoto Sawai Guesthouse Kyoto Sawai Guesthouse Kyoto ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kyoto Sawai pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Kyoto Sawai? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Kyoto Sawai? ### What time is check-out at Kyoto Sawai? ### Where is Kyoto Sawai located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Kyoto Sawai Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ### 9.4 Staff & service ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 78 8 - Good 14 6 - Okay 9 4 - Poor 4 2 - Terrible 4 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meghan Oct 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great central location to the Old Town in Gion and walkable to plenty of nearby temples. Also close to a train station for easy access to everything else. Staff is very kind and accommodating and gave us small gifts on our way out! ##### Meghan Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Raul Nov 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Great Japanese style guesthouse experience. Not a hotel more like a guesthouse, staying with a family. The people running the place are super warm. No breakfast. It was quiet but since I was with my kids I felt like I was disturbing the rest of the guests or owners. They live there. I still recommend it. ##### Raul Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John Nov 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely place, lovely staff! Wonderful experience! The staff was super friendly and kind, we had a wonderful stay. ##### John Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John Apr 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### True Edo period style hotel experience Sawai is an authentic if no frills experience. However, you can’t beat the location, the look and feel of the place, and the wonderful staff. I will stay here again. ##### John Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hadji May 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excellent Stay Our stay at Sawai was superb Keiko the owner welcomed us with traditional matcha tea at homemade sweets it was delicious. The bed was so comfortable and the experience in a traditional Japanese Inn or Ryokan was something I was looking forward to in this trip in Kyoto. The place was easy to find and navigate. Closed to downtown but,away from hustle and bustle. ##### Hadji Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David Mar 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This is a very picturesque traditional family run hotel in a 160 year old Kyoto house. It’s quite an experience to enjoy Gion area - close to all shopping and the famous Geisha area of old Kyoto. Highly recommended. ##### David Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shaz Nov 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Fantastic ryokan. Very affordable all things considered and the owners are incredibly friendly and helpful. The lodgings are wonderful, as they are both beautiful and comfortable. Couldn’t recommend more ##### Shaz Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen May 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great experience in Kyoto This was an excellent Ryokan - down a quiet street across the river from a busy area in Kyoto. The hostess and her family made us feel welcome and provided the type of experience we were looking for in Kyoto. The bathrooms were up to date and well stocked, the tatami and beds comfortable for all of us to sleep in. Would highly recommend this as a traditional stay while in Kyoto! ##### Kathleen Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsey Jun 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities My family of 4 (2 adults, 2 teenagers) stayed here for 4 nights and we loved it. The host and staff were so kind and thoughtful and very accomodating. Pros: \* Good sized room \* Clean \* Staff are so kind and helpful \* Beds were large \* Traditional appeal. Not only is it an old tea house, geishas in training live next door \* The location is close to shopping and transportation options. \* It's on a very quiet street - no car traffic. Cons: \* Our room was a little cluttered with extra furniture that didn't need to be there. \* As previous reviewers have said, the hallways are comically tiny, so getting your oversized luggage into the room will be a challenge or pack light. The location is near coin laundry. ##### Lindsey Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jihad May 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Experience the past with the comfort of the future We were looking for a slice of old Japan after a week in Tokyo. I can say that that desire was thoroughly fulfilled. Our room was like one straight out of the pass, but their were enough modern renovations to make it feel comfortable. We didn't explore the immediate area to much but with just a short train ride to access Fushimi inari I think it's a great place to stay. The staff are also very friendly and helpful. My friends bag was broken in transit by a delivery company and they handled all the talks themselves on our behalf and we ended up getting a 3000 yen compensation. It's a great hub to explore a lot of kansai and a great way to experience old Japan. ##### Jihad Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jasmin Oct 14, 2024 Liked: Property conditions & facilities The owner of the property was kind and seemed like a lovely woman but the other staff didn't really seem to know what was going on. The check in, while early which we absolutely appreciated, was basically us getting the keys and giving our passports. No explanation of amenities or the room itself. I noticed they offered tours of the building with sweets and tea but we didn't get any tour. The room itself was spacious and very comfortable. The self filling tub and shower room was the highlight and we made sure to maximize our use! We were supposed to get a VIP 4500 yen drink credit but we were told it just consisted of coffee or matcha tea at night and I'm unsure if we received that full value over two nights. I understand that Kyoto is pricey, especially in the area of this guesthouse, but I feel like we overpayed for what we got. Overall, it was an average stay. ##### Jasmin Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie Oct 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort A lovely stay in a historic tea house. Friendly staff and owner. ##### Melanie Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian Sep 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities This property had great air conditioning Wi-Fi and very modern restrooms. ##### Brian Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maryam Sep 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great experience ##### Maryam Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alicia Jul 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We loved it! We wanted the traditional old Japanese experience and this was exactly that for us. Plus the street is magical with lanterns and is very cozy. We will stay here again! ##### Alicia Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John Apr 29, 2025 Liked: Amenities Owner was very nice and everything was better than expected! ##### John Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda Sep 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was lovely, would stay again ##### Amanda Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John May 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very historic area with easy access to dinning shopping and traditional japanese cultural places and events ##### John Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mohammed May 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Very goo ##### Mohammed Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicky Apr 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Beautiful location in an old tea house. A twin room and 3 beds on the floor - the mats on the floor were not as comfortable as others in Japan. Duvets were lovely. The owner was very nice. Bathroom is outstanding and shower pressure was great. Overall a very quaint place to stay in a lovely area. ##### Nicky Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sloane Jun 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 150 year old tea house, our lovely Kyoto home We absolutely loved staying here and the owner and her husband were so welcoming and sweet to us. Location is great we watched ladies in kimonos walking by. We walked everywhere and the restaurants were great. It really was our lovely home in Kyoto. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7246C709F65C09FD27E1F443F34E430A1705DE531717662134337.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ED49B98A1833033845D661D50D3C9BB3082DDD901717662134275.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/582DEC1362A44E9ACE58D53784B6166FF0D3D5851717662132812.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/E98680DDF84B55F5B01971FCC93A138A1ECE4F651717662127513.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sloane Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### michel May 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Traditional Ryokan ownex by a brsutiful helping and rrspd tful family represrnting the outmost Japanese trait of hospitality ##### michel Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aiko Oct 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent service. Charming authentic room. Comfortable bed and pillow. Great location. ##### Aiko Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### vince Oct 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The property and the owner Keiko was great,Keiko could not have been more helpful,if you want to experience old Japan you could not start at a better place ##### vince Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa Sep 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort It was what I was looking for . 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