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Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel

2.0 star property
Guests find tranquility in the Japanese garden at this hotel near historic shrines, where Kyoto's cultural heritage meets modern comfort

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Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel, between Heian Shrine and Yasaka Shrine, offers a peaceful Japanese garden retreat in central Kyoto. Enjoy in-room WiFi and a 24-hour front desk with multilingual staff ready to assist throughout your stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ฿2,318
฿2,550 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

Superior Twin Room

  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room with Private Garden [Garden Villa], Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a chair. There is a window with curtains and a view of the outside.

Deluxe Twin Room with Private Garden [Garden Villa], Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Higashiyama Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel is near a metro station. Nishiki Market and Heian Shrine are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. Kyoto Aquarium and Funaoka Thermal Bath are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
Map
394-8 Sekisenincho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0021

What's nearby

  • A narrow street lined with traditional buildings, some with satellite dishes.
    Hanamikoji Street
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A traditional Japanese building with ornate curved roofs and a large tree in the foreground.
    Chion-in Temple
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cherry blossoms in full bloom against a backdrop of traditional Japanese architecture.
    Shijo Street
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A traditional multi-tiered roof with green and red colors, surrounded by trees.
    Heian Shrine
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A traditional Japanese temple with red and white structures, surrounded by lush greenery and a crowd of visitors.
    Yasaka Shrine
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Higashiyama Station
    2 min walk
  • Sanjo Station
    11 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    68 min drive

Restaurants

  • あるぺんrose
    2 min walk
  • お食事処明日香
    3 min walk
  • シュイロ
    3 min walk
  • おふく
    3 min walk
  • 丹 tan
    2 min walk

About this property

Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel

  • Hotel near Kawaramachi Street
  • Close to Heian Shrine and Yasaka Shrine, Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel provides amenities such as a Japanese garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
    • A lift and a TV in reception
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel include comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and toilets with electronic bidets
    • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, recycling and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Lift (80 centimetre wide door)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping fee: JPY 500 per day; may vary based on length of stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Alipay, Google Pay, Apple Pay, PayPay, Merpay, LINE Pay and WeChat Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Frequently asked questions

Is Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel?

As of 8 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel on 13 Jul 2026 start from ฿2,318, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel?

Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel located?

Located in Higashiyama Ward, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, Heian Shrine and Shijo Street. Yasaka Shrine and Pontocho Alley are also within 15 minutes. Higashiyama Station is only a 2-minute walk and Sanjo Keihan Station is 9 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a quieter part of Kyoto but very close to amenities and to various attractions including Heian Jingu Shrine, Yasaka Shrine. Also in walking distance to Gion. Reception staff are friendly, the room and bathroom are a good size and are clean/well-maintained They have a laundry room which is really helpful The hotel is also 2 minutes from the Higashiyama metro station and about 10 minutes from Sanjo station so also conveniently placed for any day trips Would definitely recommend staying here while in Kyoto, I had a really comfortable stay - thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location. Very quiet and easy to navigate back strolling along the canal. Very comfortable and great shower.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Neyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and very clean. Would definitely stay again.
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10/10 Excellent

liav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet, clean and nice

Just a lovely place in this lovely surrounding
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Yun Li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
駅から近い、部屋も清潔、お風呂とおトイレと別になっている…残念なところはひとつも見当たりません。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth Yang Han

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel and very near to where you need to get in Kyoto! Super near Metro too
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

kazuyuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
枕が気に入りました。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

美沙子

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
清掃が行き届いていて特に水回りが新品の様に綺麗でした。 また京都に行く際は利用したいです
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Shinichiro

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
客室は清潔で良かったです！スタッフの方も親切な方で気持ちよく対応していただきました。
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
・冷蔵庫、電気ケトルがある
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ひとみ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
平安神宮に歩いて行けるし、チェックアウトが11時でゆっくりなので、平安神宮から一度帰って休憩ができて良かったです！
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
建物・部屋は清潔。清掃は3日に一回だか、ゴミ回収は毎日してもらえる（ゴミ箱を廊下に出しておく）。アメニティやティー/コーヒーバックがもらえて便利。電子レンジはない。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Fredrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kanon hotel

Fint smart hotel i fint område!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

KARIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
近くに美味しい店があるので、京都でゆっくりされたい方、こもりたい方におすすめです。
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

TAKESHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
新しいホテルで設備や内装はたいへんきれいです。 東山駅から歩いて2-3分ですが、白川沿いの静かな環境に立地します。 眺望は、私の宿泊した部屋からはありませんでした。 水圧が低く、バスタブにお湯をためるためにすごく時間がかかりました。
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

祐子

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kenichi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Takako

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025