Higashiyama Shikikaboku vs SOWAKA

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 0.9km
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Higashiyama Shikikaboku

★★★★★ 5-Star
9.7 219
Kyoto
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SOWAKA

★★★★ 4-Star
9.5 816
Kyoto
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Higashiyama Shi... SOWAKA
Agoda
9.6 (518)
9.5 (815)
Booking.com
9.6 (238)
9.7 (323)
Expedia
10.0 (20)
9.6 (105)
Trip.com
9.6 (48)
9.6 (61)
Overall Average
9.7 (824)
9.5 (1,304)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Higashiyama Shikikaboku SOWAKA
Strengths Strengths
+ Staff's attentive service is raved about in every review, with restaurant bookings and tour tips repeated + Gion center location with temples, parks, restaurants walking distance repeated in reviews
+ Private reservable onsen is a highlight for relaxation in many comments + Staff attentively handles luggage, bookings, welcome gifts as praised often
+ Rooms are clean and comfy in modern Japanese style, a common praise + Garden views and bamboo porches provide healing time as mentioned
+ Subway-adjacent location makes sightseeing easy, frequently mentioned + Delicious dinner and breakfast with great restaurant vibe commonly noted
+ Healthy and tasty bento breakfast gets repeated positive nods + Elegant remodel of traditional building and spotless cleanliness praised
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some rooms have AC or bathroom design issues noted
- Occasional mentions of noise or chill from old building traits
- Child under 12 restriction burdensome for families

Recommended For

Couples Solo travelers Relaxation seekers

Recommended For

Couples Honeymooners Solo adult travelers Culture explorers

Guest Reviews

Higashiyama Shikikaboku

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Very kind staff helped with reservations. Nice modern Japanese room and outdoor onsen.

Trip.com 10.0 Couple

Great Japanese style, comfy onsen. Breakfast okay.

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Amazing staff service. Onsen and location perfect.

Booking.com 10.0 Couple

Staff went above and beyond. Room and onsen flawless.

SOWAKA

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Staff handles meal reservations and taxis with warm welcome

Trip.com 10.0 Couple

Room 103 prettiest, free minibar, welcome wine so thoughtful

Bathroom floor unstable, lights too bright

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Garden view porch time is ultimate healing

Booking.com 10.0 Couple

Historic remodel charming, staff kind, food excellent

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Spacious traditional room and great food

2nd floor AC broken

Location Comparison

Distance: 0.9km

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