When you stay at Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Heian Shrine and Yasaka Shrine. Also, Kiyomizu Temple and Pontocho Alley are a short five-minute drive away. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Higashiyama Station is steps away and Sanjo Keihan Station is 9 minutes.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
18 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Designated smoking area (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Shared microwave
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Garden
Television in common areas
Double-glazed windows
Accessibility
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 80
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Slippers
Window screens
Laundry detergent
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Electronic bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Phone
Desk chair
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Eco-friendly toiletries
Recycling
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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.
Optional extras
Housekeeping is offered for an extra change of JPY 500 per day; may vary based on length of stay
Policies
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a security system on-site.
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.
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
Does Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel and nearby?
Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel has a garden.
What's the area around Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel like?
Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Higashiyama Station and 9 minutes' walk from Heian Shrine.
Waka Heian Shirakawa Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
25 Sep 2024
Beryl
Beryl, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 Mar 2024
T Michael
T Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Mar 2024
Quiet, clean and nice
Just a lovely place in this lovely surrounding
liav
liav, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Nov 2023
Great location and very helpful staff.
Rachael
Rachael, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Nov 2023
Very nice and very clean. Would definitely stay again.