SOWAKA vs Higashiyama Shikikaboku

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 0.9km
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SOWAKA

★★★★ 4-Star
9.5 816
Kyoto
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Higashiyama Shikikaboku

★★★★★ 5-Star
9.7 219
Kyoto
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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

Strengths & Weaknesses

SOWAKA Higashiyama Shikikaboku
Strengths Strengths
+ Gion center location with temples, parks, restaurants walking distance repeated in reviews + Staff's attentive service is raved about in every review, with restaurant bookings and tour tips repeated
+ Staff attentively handles luggage, bookings, welcome gifts as praised often + Private reservable onsen is a highlight for relaxation in many comments
+ Garden views and bamboo porches provide healing time as mentioned + Rooms are clean and comfy in modern Japanese style, a common praise
+ Delicious dinner and breakfast with great restaurant vibe commonly noted + Subway-adjacent location makes sightseeing easy, frequently mentioned
+ Elegant remodel of traditional building and spotless cleanliness praised + Healthy and tasty bento breakfast gets repeated positive nods
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 Honeymooners Solo adult travelers Culture explorers

Recommended For

Couples Solo travelers Relaxation seekers

Guest Reviews

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

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.

Location Comparison

Distance: 0.9km

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