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Saka Hotel Kyoto

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Hotel Highlights

Welcome to Saka Hotel Kyoto, your delightful retreat just 2.2mi from the heart of vibrant Kyoto! This charming 3-star hotel boasts a fantastic location in the picturesque Higashiyama Ward, right at the iconic address 4 Chome-200 Kiyomizu. With rates starting at just $131, you can indulge in a truly memorable stay while enjoying the cradle of Japanese culture and history right at your doorstep.

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Photo of the whole room, Bed in Saka Hotel Kyoto

Rooms

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1 King Size Bed

1 Double Bed

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325 sqft

Moderate, Double/King

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a mini-bar, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The unit offers 1 double bed (king-size, width 72 in x 80 in)

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2 Twin Beds

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495 sqft

Deluxe, Triple

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

This twin room features a private open-air bath. Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. The spacious air-conditioned twin room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a mini-bar, executive lounge access and a coffee machine. The unit has 2 twin beds (width 48 in x 80 in)※For triple occupancy, an extra bed or hide-a-bed can be added to the room.

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2 Twin Beds

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375 sqft

Superior, 2 Twin Beds, City View

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

The twin room includes a private bathroom, well-fitted with a bath, a shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned twin room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a mini-bar, executive lounge access, a coffee machine as well as city views. The unit has 2 twin beds (width 48 in x 80 in).

Discover More

At Saka Hotel Kyoto, we're all about comfort and convenience. Kickstart your day with a delicious breakfast, then take a break on our lovely terrace or unwind in our air-conditioned rooms, complete with free toiletries and a relaxing bidet. If you're traveling for business or special events, we have meeting and banquet facilities available (for an additional charge). Guests rave about our friendly 24-hour front desk staff, who are always ready to cater to your needs and ensure your stay is seamless!

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Lobby or reception in Saka Hotel Kyoto

Experience the Best

But that's not all—Saka Hotel Kyoto is a haven for those seeking a blend of modern amenities and traditional vibes. With features like free Wi-Fi, private parking, room service, and a bar to kick back after a day of sightseeing, you'll feel right at home. With an impressive total of 662 reviews, travelers can't stop singing our praises for the exceptional service and the welcoming atmosphere that makes your stay truly unforgettable!

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Photo of the whole room in Saka Hotel Kyoto

Plan Your Stay

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds at the Saka Hotel Kyoto's on-site dining gem, 清水茶寮. This delightful restaurant offers guests a true taste of traditional Japanese cuisine in a serene atmosphere that marries both elegance and comfort. You’ll find yourself immersed in the culinary spirit of Japan, surrounded by a charming ambiance that enhances your dining experience. Whether you're indulging in a hearty breakfast or a cozy dinner, the carefully curated menu showcases the best of local flavors, ensuring your palate enjoys a delightful journey.

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Amenities

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

Restaurant/places to eat in Saka Hotel Kyoto
Restaurant/places to eat in Saka Hotel Kyoto

Restaurant

清水茶寮

Traditional, Japanese

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Lounge or bar in Saka Hotel Kyoto
Lounge or bar in Saka Hotel Kyoto
I love everything about this hotel. I stayed in the open air onsen bath with breakfast and dinner included. The moment you stepped into the hotel lobby, you are welcomed warmly by the reception, who will guide you to take a rest at the lobby with green tea and matcha chocolate nuts, while they arranged your check in for you. The staff are so friendly, patient and detailed. Very impressed with their sincere service. The open air onsen bath is truly heavenly, esp in winter season. Esp after a long day of walking, the onsen bath helps in relaxing your aches. They even provide you a bottle of saka to pour into your onsen bath, felt so pampered. This hotel is truly thoughtful by providing so many amenities to prepare you well for your onsen bath, felt like I'm in a spa. To cite 1 example, they provided you with face mask, according to your guest's age(how thoughtful is that?). The key highlights are the breakfast and dinner. I'm a vegetarian and they prepared an awesomely sumptuous and yummilicious 9 course vegetarian omakase dinner and breakfast set for me. Every dishes are delicately prepared, not just only taste awesomely good but asethetically appetising, appealing, like a piece of art. I can feel Chef Ichikawa's effort in curating his food for his guests. Thank you for the great experience Saka Hotel, we felt very well taken care of.. My family and myself will miss our stay and definitely be back again!

Joyce

This was certainly a wonderful stay given that we had a in-room hot tub bath, and we primarily booked the hotel given that option. However, I will note that the water was chlorinated (likely to keep everything cleanly), and it did detract slightly from the overall experience (was expecting a more onsen-like experience, given the word "bath" in their description...). We did not try out the option to book a private onsen room (extra cost) with the hotel, which might have been more in-line with what we were looking for. Otherwise, for ~$500/night, I do wonder whether the hotel is worth the price tag - the wifi only worked in certain areas of our hotel room, there was not enough lighting in the room making the room itself slightly dark at all times of day and difficult to get ready in the morning (i.e. put on makeup), and the complimentary breakfast was good but not quite the standard that I was expecting given where we were staying. Overall, I would recommend the hotel if you are looking to stay somewhere that has the option for a private onsen experience and there are no other more affordable or better options. Everything was fine, cleanly, and in working order, but just not amazing (which is what I expected given what we paid for).

Minna

Excellent location. Within walking distance to picturesque areas of Ninenzaka, Sannenzaka, Kiyomizu-dera temple, and other sites within the old-world area of Higashiyama. We had considered a number of other properties in the area and ended up walking by a number of the ones we didn't select...I like that this one has a smaller, more intimate, authentic feel. It has the feel/aesthetic of a traditional ryokan, but with hotel amenities as well. I saw some other reviews online that noted the staff did not speak much English. It was not a problem for us at all, and people can easily deploy Google Translate app if a complicated situation arises. The staff was very kind and helpful during our stay. I recommend waking up early and going to Kiyomizu before the many crowds arise. It's especially lovely and peaceful early in the morning...we were able to see/hear the monks doing a morning ritual and it was neat to hear their chants echoing through the temple and surrounding nature. The Higashiyama area is not all that close to the train station, however, I think that compromise was well worth it as it was very pleasant to explore this charming area that has retained its feudal-era Japanese look and feel.

Karen

This was easily our best stay of our entire two week trip. The location, cleanliness, atmosphere, and most of all the service were beyond exceptional. The hotel staff were very friendly and clear, even with the language barrier and our minimal Japanese skills. The hotel was so tranquil, and the bath in the room was DIVINE. We would stay again for that alone. The staff even provided sake for the bath, as well as face masks and skin care that were much appreciated. The location is spectacular and was close to a lot of trip highlights. We really liked the proximity to Kiyomizudera temple, it was only a block or two to the main shopping street by the temple. We also enjoyed the hotel breakfast with our reservation, it was plenty of food and the quality and variety were great. Overall, would definitely return and highly recommend!

Miranda

Such a wonderful staff, readily called us taxis to take us to some of the farther places to visit as Kyoto’s attractions are spread out . The breakfasts were fit for a king. Close walking distance to the Kiyomizu-dera area and the major shopping streets. The room was beautiful and had a wooden soaker tub - they provided a bottle of sake to add to the bath. The daily refill of facial masks and products were a nice touch. Happy hour wine and bubbly were served daily in a nice gathering room. The private Onsen, for an extra fee, was well done and very clean. They provided yukatas (robes) that you were encouraged to wear around the hotel and even to meals was fun. This is a high end hotel with so many amenities.

Jackie

I love everything about this hotel. I stayed in the open air onsen bath with breakfast and dinner included. The moment you stepped into the hotel lobby, you are welcomed warmly by the reception, who will guide you to take a rest at the lobby with green tea and matcha chocolate nuts, while they arranged your check in for you. The staff are so friendly, patient and detailed. Very impressed with their sincere service. The open air onsen bath is truly heavenly, esp in winter season. Esp after a long day of walking, the onsen bath helps in relaxing your aches. They even provide you a bottle of saka to pour into your onsen bath, felt so pampered. This hotel is truly thoughtful by providing so many amenities to prepare you well for your onsen bath, felt like I'm in a spa. To cite 1 example, they provided you with face mask, according to your guest's age(how thoughtful is that?). The key highlights are the breakfast and dinner. I'm a vegetarian and they prepared an awesomely sumptuous and yummilicious 9 course vegetarian omakase dinner and breakfast set for me. Every dishes are delicately prepared, not just only taste awesomely good but asethetically appetising, appealing, like a piece of art. I can feel Chef Ichikawa's effort in curating his food for his guests. Thank you for the great experience Saka Hotel, we felt very well taken care of.. My family and myself will miss our stay and definitely be back again!

Joyce

This was certainly a wonderful stay given that we had a in-room hot tub bath, and we primarily booked the hotel given that option. However, I will note that the water was chlorinated (likely to keep everything cleanly), and it did detract slightly from the overall experience (was expecting a more onsen-like experience, given the word "bath" in their description...). We did not try out the option to book a private onsen room (extra cost) with the hotel, which might have been more in-line with what we were looking for. Otherwise, for ~$500/night, I do wonder whether the hotel is worth the price tag - the wifi only worked in certain areas of our hotel room, there was not enough lighting in the room making the room itself slightly dark at all times of day and difficult to get ready in the morning (i.e. put on makeup), and the complimentary breakfast was good but not quite the standard that I was expecting given where we were staying. Overall, I would recommend the hotel if you are looking to stay somewhere that has the option for a private onsen experience and there are no other more affordable or better options. Everything was fine, cleanly, and in working order, but just not amazing (which is what I expected given what we paid for).

Minna

Excellent location. Within walking distance to picturesque areas of Ninenzaka, Sannenzaka, Kiyomizu-dera temple, and other sites within the old-world area of Higashiyama. We had considered a number of other properties in the area and ended up walking by a number of the ones we didn't select...I like that this one has a smaller, more intimate, authentic feel. It has the feel/aesthetic of a traditional ryokan, but with hotel amenities as well. I saw some other reviews online that noted the staff did not speak much English. It was not a problem for us at all, and people can easily deploy Google Translate app if a complicated situation arises. The staff was very kind and helpful during our stay. I recommend waking up early and going to Kiyomizu before the many crowds arise. It's especially lovely and peaceful early in the morning...we were able to see/hear the monks doing a morning ritual and it was neat to hear their chants echoing through the temple and surrounding nature. The Higashiyama area is not all that close to the train station, however, I think that compromise was well worth it as it was very pleasant to explore this charming area that has retained its feudal-era Japanese look and feel.

Karen

This was easily our best stay of our entire two week trip. The location, cleanliness, atmosphere, and most of all the service were beyond exceptional. The hotel staff were very friendly and clear, even with the language barrier and our minimal Japanese skills. The hotel was so tranquil, and the bath in the room was DIVINE. We would stay again for that alone. The staff even provided sake for the bath, as well as face masks and skin care that were much appreciated. The location is spectacular and was close to a lot of trip highlights. We really liked the proximity to Kiyomizudera temple, it was only a block or two to the main shopping street by the temple. We also enjoyed the hotel breakfast with our reservation, it was plenty of food and the quality and variety were great. Overall, would definitely return and highly recommend!

Miranda

Such a wonderful staff, readily called us taxis to take us to some of the farther places to visit as Kyoto’s attractions are spread out . The breakfasts were fit for a king. Close walking distance to the Kiyomizu-dera area and the major shopping streets. The room was beautiful and had a wooden soaker tub - they provided a bottle of sake to add to the bath. The daily refill of facial masks and products were a nice touch. Happy hour wine and bubbly were served daily in a nice gathering room. The private Onsen, for an extra fee, was well done and very clean. They provided yukatas (robes) that you were encouraged to wear around the hotel and even to meals was fun. This is a high end hotel with so many amenities.

Jackie

I love everything about this hotel. I stayed in the open air onsen bath with breakfast and dinner included. The moment you stepped into the hotel lobby, you are welcomed warmly by the reception, who will guide you to take a rest at the lobby with green tea and matcha chocolate nuts, while they arranged your check in for you. The staff are so friendly, patient and detailed. Very impressed with their sincere service. The open air onsen bath is truly heavenly, esp in winter season. Esp after a long day of walking, the onsen bath helps in relaxing your aches. They even provide you a bottle of saka to pour into your onsen bath, felt so pampered. This hotel is truly thoughtful by providing so many amenities to prepare you well for your onsen bath, felt like I'm in a spa. To cite 1 example, they provided you with face mask, according to your guest's age(how thoughtful is that?). The key highlights are the breakfast and dinner. I'm a vegetarian and they prepared an awesomely sumptuous and yummilicious 9 course vegetarian omakase dinner and breakfast set for me. Every dishes are delicately prepared, not just only taste awesomely good but asethetically appetising, appealing, like a piece of art. I can feel Chef Ichikawa's effort in curating his food for his guests. Thank you for the great experience Saka Hotel, we felt very well taken care of.. My family and myself will miss our stay and definitely be back again!

Joyce

This was certainly a wonderful stay given that we had a in-room hot tub bath, and we primarily booked the hotel given that option. However, I will note that the water was chlorinated (likely to keep everything cleanly), and it did detract slightly from the overall experience (was expecting a more onsen-like experience, given the word "bath" in their description...). We did not try out the option to book a private onsen room (extra cost) with the hotel, which might have been more in-line with what we were looking for. Otherwise, for ~$500/night, I do wonder whether the hotel is worth the price tag - the wifi only worked in certain areas of our hotel room, there was not enough lighting in the room making the room itself slightly dark at all times of day and difficult to get ready in the morning (i.e. put on makeup), and the complimentary breakfast was good but not quite the standard that I was expecting given where we were staying. Overall, I would recommend the hotel if you are looking to stay somewhere that has the option for a private onsen experience and there are no other more affordable or better options. Everything was fine, cleanly, and in working order, but just not amazing (which is what I expected given what we paid for).

Minna

Excellent location. Within walking distance to picturesque areas of Ninenzaka, Sannenzaka, Kiyomizu-dera temple, and other sites within the old-world area of Higashiyama. We had considered a number of other properties in the area and ended up walking by a number of the ones we didn't select...I like that this one has a smaller, more intimate, authentic feel. It has the feel/aesthetic of a traditional ryokan, but with hotel amenities as well. I saw some other reviews online that noted the staff did not speak much English. It was not a problem for us at all, and people can easily deploy Google Translate app if a complicated situation arises. The staff was very kind and helpful during our stay. I recommend waking up early and going to Kiyomizu before the many crowds arise. It's especially lovely and peaceful early in the morning...we were able to see/hear the monks doing a morning ritual and it was neat to hear their chants echoing through the temple and surrounding nature. The Higashiyama area is not all that close to the train station, however, I think that compromise was well worth it as it was very pleasant to explore this charming area that has retained its feudal-era Japanese look and feel.

Karen

This was easily our best stay of our entire two week trip. The location, cleanliness, atmosphere, and most of all the service were beyond exceptional. The hotel staff were very friendly and clear, even with the language barrier and our minimal Japanese skills. The hotel was so tranquil, and the bath in the room was DIVINE. We would stay again for that alone. The staff even provided sake for the bath, as well as face masks and skin care that were much appreciated. The location is spectacular and was close to a lot of trip highlights. We really liked the proximity to Kiyomizudera temple, it was only a block or two to the main shopping street by the temple. We also enjoyed the hotel breakfast with our reservation, it was plenty of food and the quality and variety were great. Overall, would definitely return and highly recommend!

Miranda

Such a wonderful staff, readily called us taxis to take us to some of the farther places to visit as Kyoto’s attractions are spread out . The breakfasts were fit for a king. Close walking distance to the Kiyomizu-dera area and the major shopping streets. The room was beautiful and had a wooden soaker tub - they provided a bottle of sake to add to the bath. The daily refill of facial masks and products were a nice touch. Happy hour wine and bubbly were served daily in a nice gathering room. The private Onsen, for an extra fee, was well done and very clean. They provided yukatas (robes) that you were encouraged to wear around the hotel and even to meals was fun. This is a high end hotel with so many amenities.

Jackie

Location

4 Chome-200 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan

Reservations:

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