Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel, Kyoto

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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
Standard Double Room
2 persons
155 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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
Shower
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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
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Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel Location

394-8, Sekisenincho, Kyoto, Japan, 605-0021
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394-8, Sekisenincho, Kyoto, Japan, 605-0021
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:
18
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
Guest reviews
based on 624 reviews
8.9/10
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