Title: Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca

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# Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel

Guests find tranquility in the Japanese garden at this hotel near historic shrines, where Kyoto's cultural heritage meets modern comfort

## Photo gallery for Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel

![Property entrance - Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96170000/96164400/96164328/9435b766.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

![Reception - Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96170000/96164400/96164328/d0975947.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Lobby - Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96170000/96164400/96164328/015358a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Deluxe Twin Room with Private Garden [Garden Villa], Non Smoking - Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96170000/96164400/96164328/w2874h2155x6y5-8b8bb471.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

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- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel, between Heian Shrine and Yasaka Shrine, offers a peaceful Japanese garden retreat in central Kyoto. Enjoy in-room WiFi and a 24-hour front desk with multilingual staff ready to assist throughout your stay.

## Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

## Popular amenities

- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- 24/7 front desk

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## Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

### View all photos for Standard Double Room

![Standard Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96170000/96164400/96164328/w2874h2155x6y5-a80d7a7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Standard Double Room

8.0

Very good

2 reviews

### Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Toilet with electronic bidet

Hair dryer

Eco-friendly toiletries

Private bathroom

- 149 sq ft
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed

### View all photos for Standard Twin Room

![Standard Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96170000/96164400/96164328/w2874h2155x6y5-83b88a8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Standard Twin Room

10.0

Exceptional

1 review

### Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Toilet with electronic bidet

Hair dryer

Eco-friendly toiletries

Private bathroom

- 151 sq ft
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Twin Beds

### View all photos for Superior Twin Room

![Superior Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96170000/96164400/96164328/w2873h2155x7y5-80af44b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Superior Twin Room

### Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Toilet with electronic bidet

Hair dryer

Eco-friendly toiletries

Private bathroom

- 226 sq ft
- Sleeps 6
- 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
- City view

### View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room with Private Garden \[Garden Villa\], Non Smoking

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### Deluxe Twin Room with Private Garden \[Garden Villa\], Non Smoking

8.0

Very good

1 review

### Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Toilet with electronic bidet

Hair dryer

Eco-friendly toiletries

Private bathroom

- 237 sq ft
- Sleeps 6
- 2 Double Beds
- Garden view

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## About the area

Located in Higashiyama Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel is near a metro station. Nishiki Market and Heian Shrine are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Shijo Street and Pontocho Alley. Kyoto Municipal Zoo and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden are also worth visiting. [Visit our Kyoto travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Kyoto.dx6131486)

![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%7C35.01010%2C135.78088&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=61x1dRqXv0etrSKRNxPkQdhh7Xg=)

394-8 Sekisenincho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0021

### What's nearby

- ![Kyoto is filled with visual delights.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10323/378b4f98-ef49-4e28-9d2a-281223dbacf5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Chion-in Temple  
5 min walk \- 0.4 km
- ![Tourists are walking on Gion district in Kyoto, Japan.; Shutterstock ID 233755630](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635922902319/9a89a7de-fccb-4793-bc5c-96d9661ad676.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Hanamikoji Street  
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Heian Shrine  
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Kawaramachi Street  
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Kiyomizu Temple  
7 min drive \- 2.6 km

### Getting around

- Higashiyama Station  
2 min walk
- Sanjo Station  
11 min walk
- Itami Airport (ITM)  
68 min drive

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## About this property

### Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel

Hotel near Kawaramachi Street

Close to Heian Shrine and Yasaka Shrine, Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel provides amenities like a Japanese garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

Other perks include:

- Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and an elevator
- A TV in the lobby and a 24-hour front desk

Room features

All guestrooms at Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. 

Extra amenities include: 

- Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and toilets with electronic bidets
- 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
- Wardrobes/closets, recycling, and refrigerators

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### Kyoto Travelers Inn

Sakyo Ward

- Spa
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Breakfast available

8.2

Very good

142 reviews

CA $73

CA $88 total

Feb 15 - Feb 16

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- No onsite parking available

### Things to do

- TV in common areas

### Family friendly

- In-room refrigerator

### Conveniences

- 24-hour front desk
- Luggage storage
- Shared microwave

### Guest services

- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)
- Multilingual staff

### Outdoors

- Garden

### Accessibility

- Elevator (31 inch wide door)

### More

- 3 floors
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
- Double-glazed windows

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

- Bedsheets provided
- Blackout drapes

### Bathroom

- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Shampoo
- Slippers
- Toilet paper
- Toilet with electronic bidet
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Towels provided

### Entertainment

- 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

### Food and drink

- Refrigerator

### More

- Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
- Desk
- Desk chair
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Electrical adapters
- Heating (climate-controlled)
- Laundry detergent
- Phone
- Recycling
- Window screens

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Access methods

Staffed front desk

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children 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 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

- Housekeeping fee: JPY 500 per day; may vary based on length of stay

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 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

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted

Mobile payment options include: Alipay, Google Pay, Apple Pay, PayPay, Merpay, LINE Pay, and WeChat Pay

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

### We should mention

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

Waka Heian Shirakawa

Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel Hotel

Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel Kyoto

Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel Hotel Kyoto

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## Reviews

## Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel Reviews

9.4

### Exceptional

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### 9.4

Cleanliness

### 9.4

Amenities

### 8.8

Staff & service

### 9.2

Property conditions & facilities

10 - Excellent

21

8 - Good

11

6 - Okay

1

4 - Poor

0

2 - Terrible

0

## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### jen

Apr 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely location. Very quiet and easy to navigate back strolling along the canal. Very comfortable and great shower. 

##### jen

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Neyson

Nov 13, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very nice and very clean. Would definitely stay again. 

##### Neyson

### 10/10 Excellent

#### liav

Mar 3, 2024

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

#### Quiet, clean and nice

Just a lovely place in this lovely surrounding

##### liav

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Rachael

Nov 22, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location and very helpful staff.

##### Rachael

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Diana

Mar 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful place

##### Diana

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

### 8/10 Good

#### Verified traveller

May 27, 2025

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

・冷蔵庫、電気ケトルがある

##### Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### ひとみ

Jul 24, 2024

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

平安神宮に歩いて行けるし、チェックアウトが11時でゆっくりなので、平安神宮から一度帰って休憩ができて良かったです！

##### ひとみ

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

### 8/10 Good

#### Verified traveller

May 31, 2024

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

建物・部屋は清潔。清掃は3日に一回だか、ゴミ回収は毎日してもらえる（ゴミ箱を廊下に出しておく）。アメニティやティー/コーヒーバックがもらえて便利。電子レンジはない。

##### Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Fredrik

Jan 19, 2024

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

#### Kanon hotel

Fint smart hotel i fint område!

##### Fredrik

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

### 8/10 Good

#### KARIN

Jan 2, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

近くに美味しい店があるので、京都でゆっくりされたい方、こもりたい方におすすめです。 

##### KARIN

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

### 8/10 Good

#### TAKESHI

Nov 24, 2023

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

新しいホテルで設備や内装はたいへんきれいです。 東山駅から歩いて2-3分ですが、白川沿いの静かな環境に立地します。 眺望は、私の宿泊した部屋からはありませんでした。 水圧が低く、バスタブにお湯をためるためにすごく時間がかかりました。

##### TAKESHI

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Kenichi

Nov 9, 2025

##### Kenichi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

### 8/10 Good

#### Takako

Oct 25, 2025

##### Takako

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### sergio

Aug 16, 2025

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

##### sergio

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Marius

Jun 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

##### Marius

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Carlos

May 27, 2025

##### Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

### 8/10 Good

#### Verified traveller

May 9, 2025

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

##### Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

### 8/10 Good

#### Haery

Mar 11, 2025

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

##### Haery

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Seth

Jan 19, 2025

##### Seth

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

### 6/10 Okay

#### Ching Yee

Nov 11, 2024

##### Ching Yee

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Beryl

Sep 25, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

##### Beryl

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

### 10/10 Excellent

#### qi

Jun 9, 2024

##### qi

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

### 8/10 Good

#### SABURO

Apr 15, 2024

##### SABURO

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

### 8/10 Good

#### T Michael

Mar 11, 2024

##### T Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

### 8/10 Good

#### Hisashi

Mar 4, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

##### Hisashi

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

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