SOWAKA

SOWAKA, translating as ‘happiness’ or ‘well-being’ in Sanskrit is a blessing often spoken at the end of Buddhist sutras, oftentimes heard throughout Kyoto’s historical temples and shrines. Designed and overseen by award-winning architect Shigenori Uoya, whose reputation and work lies in preserving and restoring traditional architecture in Kyoto, SOWAKA was opened to the public in 2019 as a luxury ryokan (traditional inn) and was included in the Ryokan Collection.