Japan · Kyoto
SOWAKA
SOWAKA occupies an intimate collection of individually designed rooms in Kyoto’s Gion and Yasaka district. The hotel’s traditional architectural language is complemented by tranquil planted courtyards, while Restaurant Gion Loka explores seasonal Japanese cuisine. Its setting places the lanes of Higashiyama and several historic temples within an easy walk.
- Current Rank
- #286
- Current Score
- 10.0
- Brand
- Independent Hotels
- Status
- open
- Opening
- 2018-11-23
- Setting
- Hotel
- Loyalty Programme
- No Loyalty Program
Hotel, Leadership & Place
- Independent HotelsBrand portfolio
- Hotels in KyotoJapan
Other Luxury Hotels in Kyoto
- Ace Hotel KyotoUrban Hotel
- Aman KyotoUrban Resort
- Banyan Tree Higashiyama KyotoHeritage/Palace
- Capella KyotoHeritage/Palace
- Dusit Thani KyotoUrban Hotel
- Four Seasons Hotel KyotoUrban Resort
Current Distinctions
- Forbes Travel Guide · 2026Four-Star
- Forbes Travel Guide · 2025Four-Star
Verified Award Editions
These links identify verified recognitions recorded against specific published award editions; they do not imply that Luxe Adviser publishes the complete award list.