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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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NT$3,477
NT$3,825 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 149 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

  • City view
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room with Private Garden [Garden Villa], Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Higashiyama Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel is near a metro station. Yasaka Shrine and Nishiki Market are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Shijo Street and Pontocho Alley. Kyoto Municipal Zoo and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
Map
394-8 Sekisenincho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0021

What's nearby

  • Kyoto is filled with visual delights.
    Chion-in Temple
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tourists are walking on Gion district in Kyoto, Japan.; Shutterstock ID 233755630
    Hanamikoji Street
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Heian Shrine featuring religious elements, a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture
    Heian Shrine
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Springtime in Kyoto's Gion district. #asia #japan #kyoto #gion #sakura #streetphotography #travel
    Shijo Street
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Yasaka Shrine featuring a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture
    Yasaka Shrine
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • いっちゃんラーメン
    2 min walk
  • あるぺんrose
    2 min walk
  • 東北家
    3 min walk
  • お食事処明日香
    3 min walk
  • Le Bac à Sable
    3 min walk

About this property

Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel

Hotel near Kawaramachi Street
Close to Yasaka Shrine and Pontocho Alley, Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel provides amenities like a Japanese garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • An elevator and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like 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/closets, recycling, and refrigerators

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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 transportation

  • No onsite 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

  • Elevator (31 inch 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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

Property is also known as

Waka Heian Shirakawa
Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel Hotel
Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel Kyoto
Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel Hotel Kyoto

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 2026/3/16, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel on 2026/3/17 start from NT$3,477, 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?

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?

Check-out 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 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.

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Reviews

Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Neyson

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

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

10/10 Excellent

Diana

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

祐子

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenichi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Takako

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sergio

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

10/10 Excellent

Marius

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

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Haery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ching Yee

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

qi

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024