SOWAKA

Nestled in the charming winding streets of Kyoto’s famed Gion geisha district, SOWAKA puts a sublime modern twist on the traditional Japanese ryokan. Housed in a thoughtfully renovated former teahouse, the luxury hotel blends past and present into one sumptuous stay accentuated by tatami mats, sliding shoji screens and wooden corridors along with modern artworks and minimalist furniture.The boutique hotel also provides anticipatory yet unobtrusive service and pays attention to every detail. An acclaimed fine-dining venue churns out intricate plates of traditional Kyoto-style cuisine and a gorgeous courtyard garden ensures you can find tranquility any time of day. And when it comes time to explore beyond SOWAKA’s walls, your prime city-center address makes it easy to uncover all that this ancient cultural hub has to offer.