SOWAKA

SOWAKA sits in one of Kyoto’s most atmospheric corners, just south of Yasaka Shrine in Gion and within walking distance of Kodaiji, Kiyomizudera and Hanamikoji. The hotel has 23 individually designed rooms split between a historic sukiya-style main building and a modern annex inspired by Kyoto’s narrow lanes. Private gardens, deep baths and carefully curated in-room rituals encourage slower stays, while the hotel can arrange yoga and tailored cultural experiences around the Higashiyama neighborhood.