Gojozaka Samurai Machiya, Gojozaka Samurai Machiya

Point of interest
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
4.8 / 5.0
Outstanding(32 Ratings)

House in Kyoto

9 guests · 3 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, TV and more

About this house rental

Near Kiyomizu Temple, in a quiet location, FULLY LICENSED Gojozaka Machiya has all the charm of an old traditional Kyoto townhouse, with luxurious modern facilities and comfort. Fully renovated, it will be the perfect location to stay for a visit to Kyoto.
This large house (over 85 m2 / 900 sq ft) has been fully renovated. It features two Japanese tatami mat bedrooms (sleeping on futons) and one Western-style bedroom with one double bed. Depending on the number of guests, as is traditionally done in Japan, the living room can also be used as a bedroom by placing futons on the tatami mats. In the kitchen dining room, we have a large dining table for 9 people. On the ground floor, the house features a traditional wooden bathroom with a bathtub and a shower room upstairs. It has two toilets. It is also equipped with a fully automatic All-In-One Washer / Dryer.
Everything has been designed to be very convenient for a larger group (spacious enough for up to 9 people).
As our guest, you have unlimited access to super fast (optical fiber) internet access via Wi-Fi throughout the house. And you'll be able to enjoy unlimited movies with Netflix (or use the Blu-Ray Disk player) with the large (60 in) flat panel HDTV.
The fully equipped modern kitchen will please anyone who wants to cook at home. A large selection of cooking utensils, an induction cooktop, dishwasher, microwave oven/oven, all kinds of appliances such as rice cooker, toaster, blender, electric kettle, regular coffee machine, and dishes, plates, glasses, cutlery for ten guests. The setting is particularly convenient for people who stay for a longer period and who want to eat at home. And of course, you'll find all the basics such as salt-pepper, oil, sauce, soja, etc.
If this Machiya is not available for your preferred dates, be sure to check out our other places -- go to our profile to find them!
As our guests, you'll have all the Gojozaka Machiya for yourselves and have access to everything it has to offer, traditional lifestyle with modern comfort (with the exception of a closet reserved for housekeeping).
We offer concierge services (within reason), luggage storage and we're always available for any help necessary for information, preparation, restaurant reservation, suggestions, advice, etc. We love Kyoto and like to share our interests with our guests. We also have a dedicated website (mykyotomachiya) full of information and pictures to enable our guests to fully explore and enjoy this wonderful city.
The house is very conveniently located in the Higashiyama district, in a quiet residential area near a number of sights, restaurants, bars, and more.
The house is located just south of Gojo Street, next to the crossing with Higashi Oji Street, about 2.2 km (22 min on foot) away from Kyoto station and the JR lines. It takes about 10 min and yen 1,000 by taxi.
Kiyomizu-Gojo station (Keihan line) is less than 12 minutes away.
Gojo subway station is 15 minutes away.
In addition, several Kyoto Bus stops are a mere 300 m away from the house.
And there are always taxis available around.
We have decorated the house with old traditional Japanese art crafts such as Samurai armor, traditional wedding Kimono, Japanese dolls, Noh mask, protective Gods against fire (Hotei-san), etc. for a more refined atmosphere.
You'll experience the traditional way of living of the people of Kyoto and enjoy a unique cultural experience, with all the modern comfort you can wish for.
Note that there is a flight of stairs to access the house -- this may be an issue for older people with reduced mobility.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV

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Ratings and reviews

4.8 / 5.0
Outstanding(32 Ratings)
5.0 / 5.0
Apr 2024
Beautiful and gorgeous Machiya. 20 min walk to Gion district and amazing food. Host was very kind to provide detailed instructions, please be sure to use them as the Google maps location can be confusing. Rooms were beautifully furnished and kitchen was well supplied. Definitely would stay again!
4.0 / 5.0
star 5 empty
Nov 2023
We stayed for 5 nights and enjoyed our stay. The house is decorated beautifully and we had plenty of room for the three of us. As many others have mentioned the stairs are steep and we did have some difficulty getting to the place. Please make sure to ask for explicit directions. The location is quite a ways from the downtown Kyoto area but it is near a bus stop so that helps. The western bed downstairs was comfortable and the Japanese bath was easy to use and relaxing.
5.0 / 5.0
Nov 2023
This was a wonderful location that was closed to Gion but also very quiet and residential. We loved how tranquil, technical, and aesthetic the home was. Will stay at this location again in the future.
4.0 / 5.0
star 5 empty
Oct 2023
The stay was great and Akiko was very responsive and helpful. The only downside was the mugginess outside crept inside and there were a few bugs in the rooms, but that can be expected a bit during rainy season! Overall very cool spot
5.0 / 5.0
Oct 2023
We loved our four-night stay at Gojozaka Samurai Machiya in Kyoto. The house was a delight; all the modern touches but still with the real feel of a historic machiya. The automatic bath was great! Yes, the stairs are steep so this is not a house for people with mobility issues, but if you can manage the stairs it's well worth it. The location was also very convenient, and the Lawson just down the street had everything we needed. Please try the Windmill sake and craft beer bar next to the Lawson - the best sake we tasted on our trip and the owner Nao is very friendly and engaging.
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2023
Very happy with our stay. Good place to call home while we explored all of Koyoto and the surrounding areas.
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2023
We really enjoyed our stay! The accommodations were spacious, clean, and the air conditioning was excellent and appreciated. Check in went very smoothly. We appreciated the extra instructions for how to communicate with taxi drivers since the property is located down an alley. Sometimes we had to also show taxi drivers a pinned location on a map and since we don’t speak Japanese, I’m not sure why some of the drivers were confused with the provided instructions in Japanese. Our only issues were the downstairs shower only had tepid water. (The upstairs shower water was nice and hot.) Water pressure was outstanding. Also, the stairs down from the alley to the house and the stairs in the house were hard with our suitcases. I would recommend putting some kind of barrier or gate at the top of the stairs that people could use at night time since it’s a steep drop right outside the bedroom door. Would definitely recommend this VRBO to friends and family!
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2023
True to the pictures; well-maintained; comfortable beds. Host was responsive to my many questions and she lent her expertise especially in helping to arrange a traditional dinner for us upon arrival.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Kyoto?

The average price for a rental in Kyoto is $166 per night. This rental is $518 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Gojozaka Samurai Machiya, Gojozaka Samurai Machiya. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Gojozaka Samurai Machiya, Gojozaka Samurai Machiya pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Gojozaka Samurai Machiya, Gojozaka Samurai Machiya?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, laundry, dishwasher, and tv.

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