We were in rooms 2015 and 2016 which had an almost personal lounge area separate from the rest of the hotel, so it was very cosy. Hotel not in town, but within easy 3 minute walk to bus stop with efficient buses which will take you to centre of town and most tourist spots easily. Buy your daily bus pass... More

Only stayed here one night but got the deluxe room -- the living area was large, private bathroom and shower were huge relative to the other ryokan we stayed in, and our window overlooked a pretty little garden. futons and tatami mats were clean and warm. Basically no complaints...except for one about the neighborhood - this area is not a... More

There was really nothing wrong with the place, we booked two ensuite rooms with the tatami floors and futon beds. I found the beds to be very comfortable and was never reminded that I was sleeping on the floor. Rooms were spacious, although bathroom was abit small. Rooms were equipped with the basics - WIFI (annoying to have to generate... More

Bit out of the way but great stay nonetheless. Clean, lovely, warm rooms nice onsen, great bathrooms.

amazing ryokan in Kyoto that provides a true Japanese experience. oh yes ! taste our onsen !! like a true japanese ! (you have also a private badroom but the onsen in the lower floor is a great experience ! ) the room was very clean, and the location was good

Sawaya Honten is an amazing ryokan in Kyoto that provides a true Japanese experience. I stayed there for four nights with my girlfriend and enjoyed every minute of it. They do provide breakfast in the room but the stay is cheaper without it (only got it or one morning). The rooms are large so they keep the futons available and... More

We stayed at this ryokan recently and were quietly surprised at how good it was. The owner speaks enough english to help you get around and it was about 20 mins from JR Kyoto station on the 206 bus. The rooms were a reasonable size for Japan and it has air con. if needed, It only has the japanese bathes... More

We stayed here for 4 nights in room 302 (on the first floor, looking over the small garden). The room was large (10 mat) with plenty of space to store cases and leave the room looking like it should. Although not an en-suite room it did have a small adjoining room with a sink which was a bonus. However the... More