Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel, Kyoto ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

394-8, Sekisenincho, Kyoto, Japan, 605-0021

Great

8.9

/10

Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel is a 4-star accommodation in Higashiyama Ward, providing guests with access to traditional pottery stores, tea houses, and restaurants for multi-course kaiseki meals. It also features amenities such as air conditioning and free WiFi.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel include air-conditioned double and twin options, equipped with flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee makers, and private bathrooms with bidets and hairdryers. The twin room offers views of the city or garden.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining options near Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel include restaurants such as Shirakawa Kyotomi and Oshokujidokoro Asuka, all located within 0.5 km. Guests can explore various local cuisines, particularly the famous kaiseki meals.

Leisure & Local Area

Leisure activities around the hotel include visiting nearby landmarks such as Kodai-ji (1 km) and Yasaka Shrine (1 km). The hotel's district offers easy access to cultural sites and parks.

Transportation & Accessibility

Transportation options include the Higashiyama subway station, a 3-minute walk from the property, and various bus routes including Jingu-michi and Higashiyama Niomon, both within 4 minutes. Guests can easily reach significant sites like Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, which is 5 km away.

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Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Twin Room

2 persons

155 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Standard Double Room

2 persons

155 sq. feet

1 Double bed

Shower

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Superior Twin Room

2 persons

230 sq. feet

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

Shower

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Deluxe Twin Room

2 persons

240 sq. feet

2 Double beds

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Facilities

Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Facilities: Perfect

9.0/10Review score

General

Non-smoking rooms
Wi-Fi
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry

Spa & Leisure

Garden area
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Tea and coffee facilities

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel Location

394-8, Sekisenincho, Kyoto, Japan, 605-0021

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394-8, Sekisenincho, Kyoto, Japan, 605-0021

City landmarks

Landmark

Yasaka Shrine

4600 ft

Castle

Nijo Castle

1.9 mi

Pagoda

Temple of the Silver Pavilion

1.5 mi

Pagoda

Nanzen-ji

3300 ft

Palace

Kyoto Imperial Palace

1.4 mi

Landmark

Heian Shrine

4600 ft

Landmark

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

3.0 mi

Market

Nishiki Market

1.3 mi

Landmark

Nishiki Market Shopping District

1.3 mi

Pagoda

Kodai-ji

4600 ft

Pagoda

Kennin-ji

1.1 mi

Park

Maruyama Park

4600 ft

Landmark

Shimogamo-jinga Shrine

2.0 mi

Pagoda

Kinkaku-ji

3.6 mi

Museum

Kyoto International Manga Museum

1.3 mi

Museum

Kyoto National Museum

1.5 mi

Landmark

Nineizaka

4600 ft

Pagoda

Sanjusangendo Temple

1.6 mi

Zoo

Kyoto Municipal Zoo

3300 ft

Pagoda

Eikan-do Zenrin-ji

1.2 mi

Landmark

Kyoto cherry blossoms

4600 ft

Tower

Kyoto Tower

2.0 mi

Pagoda

Kiyomizu-dera Temple 3 Storey Tower

1.1 mi

Landmark

Philosopher's Walk

1.5 mi

Nearby

Pagoda

Chion-in

300 ft

Pagoda

Shoren-in

300 ft

Parking area

Miyakomesse

300 ft

Theatre

ROHM Theatre Kyoto

300 ft

Museum

Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts

300 ft

Museum

Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art

300 ft

Restaurants

Sammikoan Higashiyama Sanjo Honten

200 ft

393 Sekisenincho Sanjo-Dori Kitaurashirakawasuji Nishi Iri

Masutomi

200 ft

Oidecho

Gion Manju Factory

200 ft

103 Ooidecho

Beer Komachi

1000 ft

444 Hachikencho

Daimyojin Satoshi Honpo Jingumichi

700 ft

373-46 Sanjo Kitaura Shirakawa Sujihigashiiri Horiikecho

Pizzeria Napoletana da Yuki

1400 ft

36-3 Okazaki Enshojicho

& Noma Cafe

1300 ft

36-1 Okazaki Enshojicho

Au Temps Perdu

700 ft

64-1 Okazaki Enshojicho

Rokushisui

800 ft

62 Okazaki Enshojicho

Getting around

City Centre

Kyoto15 min · 4000 ft

Airports

Osaka International Airport (ITM)76 min · 31.3 mi

Kobe Airport (UKB)122 min · 50.2 mi

Train

Sanjo Station10 min · 2700 ft

Underground

Higashiyama3 min · 700 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

from 05:00-11:00

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

Japanese

Number of rooms:

Former name

rinn heian shirakawa / vacation stay 73473

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 312 verified reviews

9.0/10

Perfect

98%

Recommend

Breakfast

8.1/10

Cleanliness

9.3/10

Comfort

9.2/10

Facilities

9.0/10

Free Wi-Fi

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Paid Wi-Fi

5.6/10

Staff

9.4/10

Value for money

8.8/10

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