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Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Heian Shrine

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Lobby
Property grounds
Superior Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
  • 13.86 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • 21.03 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
394-8 Sekisenincho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0021

What's nearby

  • Heian Shrine - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Yasaka Shrine - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Kyoto University - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Higashiyama Station - 2 min walk
  • Sanjo Station - 11 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪東北家 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Bac à Sable - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪お食事処明日香 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪いっちゃんラーメン - ‬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 like a Japanese garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An elevator, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A TV in the lobby and luggage storage
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

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

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)
  • 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

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 200-1,000 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 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?

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, 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.

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Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Beautiful place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great location and very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

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

Very nice and very clean. Would definitely stay again.

10/10

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

10/10

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

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

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Fint smart hotel i fint område!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10

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

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

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10