Kyoto Sawai

Kyoto Sawai is a 150 year old converted teahouse close to the river Sawai and easy walking distance from the rail line, central Kyoto shopping precinct and Kiyomizu Temple (albeit up a rather steep hill). The Inn was very comfortable despite sleeping on futons on tatami matting. The rooms were air conditioned and had western toilets and electricity, but other than that the inn had been left unchanged so a steep climb up a ships ladder style staircase, and narrow 70cm wide passageways to our room meant the property would be unsuitable for mobility impaired, prams or large guests. We LOVED it though - their manager was very helpful and exceedingly polite and we will definitely stay here if we get back to Kyoto.

Very historic area with easy access to dinning shopping and traditional japanese cultural places and events

老闆親切服務超好，住宿氛圍舒服

The staff was amazing and so sweet in welcoming us to their Okiya. I’ll definitely be back in the future!

Very unique and cool traditional Japanese house.

Gorgeous Japanese inn next door to a Geisha house in a beautiful street in the best location in Kyoto. Walking distance to the hussle and bustle of Kyoto (just 5 mins away) but super quiet pretty street. The beds were comfy, we loved the room and absolutely loved seeing the geishas pass on the street below as we stood on the little balcony over the street. Lovely shower, nice robes. And the hosts were so friendly and kind and helpful. It’s walking distance to the main shrine, and nishiki market and station and downtown. Easy to get train from there to inari shrine and bamboo grove. We had no idea which area to be in for our stay in Kyoto but couldn’t have been happier with this place.

春休みの旅行として利用させていただきました。 女将さんのサービス精神が強く、居心地良く過ごすことが出来ました。また、四条などの繁華街から近くアクセスが良い一方で、旅館は閑静な通りにあり京都の風情も感じることが出来ました。通りを歩く人も少なかったので、穴場スポットなのかもしれません。

繁忙期ではありましたが、内容に対して宿泊料金が高いと感じました

We had such an enjoyable stay here. I really like the area, in terms of convenience, quietness and the vibe/location. I really recommend this property to all who wants to experience Edo period Japan-feels. Look out for real life geikos and maikos walking about at night on the way to their workplaces or appointments, but be sure to practice proper behaviour when meeting them, they are working humans just like everyone else. Various attractions are located within walking distance, Kiyomizu Temple is just 15mins away. The cleanliness and facilities provided at this property are tip-top, and the owners are just lovely and are really nice. They can speak English. I give it a rating of 9/10.

繁華街から近く、花街の宮川町の中心部にあるので便利です。伝統的な京町家で静かな時間を過ごすことができました。館内は清潔感があり、冷暖房や冷蔵庫、電子レンジ、各アメニティも揃っていて、浴衣も準備されています。前の通りはとても風情があって、舞妓さんが歩いているのも見ることができました。女将さんもとてもご親切で、安心して観光をすることができます。料金は人数ではなくて一部屋あたりで決まってますので、グループで泊まるとお得みたいです。