SOWAKA vs Kyoto Machiya Fukune

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 2.2km
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SOWAKA

★★★★ 4-Star
9.5 816
Kyoto
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Kyoto Machiya Fukune

★★★★ 4-Star
9.2 448
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)
9.2 (444)
Booking.com
9.7 (323)
9.4 (311)
Expedia
9.6 (105)
10.0 (64)
Trip.com
9.6 (61)
9.4 (41)
Overall Average
9.5 (1,304)
9.2 (860)

Strengths & Weaknesses

SOWAKA Kyoto Machiya Fukune
Strengths Strengths
+ Gion center location with temples, parks, restaurants walking distance repeated in reviews + Matcha tea ceremony and free drinks at check-in are highly welcomed
+ Staff attentively handles luggage, bookings, welcome gifts as praised often + Outdoor bath and traditional rooms provide relaxing stays in many reviews
+ Garden views and bamboo porches provide healing time as mentioned + Staff's friendly and attentive service repeatedly mentioned across sites
+ Delicious dinner and breakfast with great restaurant vibe commonly noted + Clean, spacious machiya interior and family-friendly touches praised
+ Elegant remodel of traditional building and spotless cleanliness praised
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some rooms have AC or bathroom design issues noted - 7-12 minute walk to subway station feels a bit far
- Occasional mentions of noise or chill from old building traits - Winter heating and insulation insufficient, feels cold
- Child under 12 restriction burdensome for families - Limited bathrooms and small sofa space mentioned as issues

Recommended For

Couples Honeymooners Solo adult travelers Culture explorers

Recommended For

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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

Kyoto Machiya Fukune

Expedia 10.0 Family

Booked 2 townhouses for family of 6, private onsen impressive

Agoda 10.0 Family with kids

Clean interior, free drinks, friendly staff great

AC noise heard

Trip.com 10.0 Couple

Central private stay, excellent dinner breakfast and outdoor bath

Booking.com 10.0 Family

Tea ceremony and stocked drinks, enjoyed with kids

Walk to station a bit far

Trip.com 9.0 Couple

100-year-old house authentic Japanese style

Outdoor bath not hot enough, cold in winter

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.2km

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