5-Star Kyomachiya Residence Near Nijo Castle-Max 9P

3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Exterior
Exterior detail
4.6
Outstanding(6 Reviews)

House in Kyoto

9 guests · 3 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

Our highest rank vacation home!
Opening sale! 20% 〜50% Off!
Centrally located, convenient, yet Quiet area.

Over 100 years old Kyomachiya
Redesigned by well respected Japanese architect Mr. Kumagai Masaru
Renovated by local skillful craftsmen.
Provide a traditional authentic stay with all the modern comforts and amenities.
Feel the delicate touch of traditional Japanese art and handicrafts
Spacious and Luxurious
An open-air bath with a view of a private Japanese garden
A cypress bathtub provides healing and relaxing effects

For sightseeing:
5mins to unesco world heritage Nijo castle
8mins to Kyoto International Manga Museum
12mins to Kyoto Imperial Palace

For shopping:
3mins to a supermarket, 24hours convenient store& bicycle rental shop
9mins to Sanjo-kai Shotengai shopping arcade--the longest and oldest shopping street in Kyoto, provides a great variety of restaurants and shops.
Our guests can enjoy shopping and eating like a local.

For transportation:
3-way access on foot: JR / metro / buses
3mins to Nijojomae bus stop (bus#9 / #12 / #50 / #101)
6mins to metro Tozai Line Nijojomae station
10mins to metro Karasuma Line Karasuma Oike station
16mins to JR Nijo station
The location is well connected to most major sightseeing spots

The house itself: Authentic traditional Japanese house with Modern Comfort
3 bedrooms, 2 toilets, 2bathroom, can comfortably host 9 people at maximum.

The layout of the house
1st floor:
One Japanese room can sleep for 2 people, or use as a tea/leisure room.
Fully equipped kitchen including rice cooker, pots, toaster, microwave etc. for cooking at home.
Cooking oil, salt and pepper are provided too.
Dining area with a decent dining table and 6 chairs. Tea and coffee are provided.
Living room area with wall mounted HDTV and sofa
2 toilets and 2 bathrooms
Laundry area: wash machine has dry function.
Instructions for use are well labeled in English with photo images.

2nd floor: 2 completely separated Japanese tatami rooms . Each room has its own entrance to have your privacy.
Tatami room#1: two semidouble thick mattresses
Tatami room#2: three Japanese futons
To go up to the 2nd floor, only a few stairs, have handrail, not steep, easy to climb.

All necessities, including iron & hair dryer, and even umbrellas are provided.
Only bring your own toothpaste.
Wireless internet, broadband connection inside the house.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden

Map of Kyoto

Reviews

4.6
Outstanding(6 Reviews)
4.6
Sep 2023
We loved the place although the bathroom was a bit narrow for 6 people to brush our teeth and wash our faces!
4.6
Jan 2020
The house was clean . The online photos were a mostly accurate representation of the facility. Rooms were large , mattresses were comfortable. The stairs were very steep and narrow making it somewhat difficult getting luggage up to rooms . Just going up/down you need to be careful due to steepness . I am 6 foot with 36 waist . Larger people might have some more troubles . The kitchen was well stocked allowing us to cook a nice meal. Eggs and toast for breakfast. Dining table nice size for eating, games ,etc. couch was comfortable, tv large and good picture. Need Netflix or other streaming options. Heated floors were nice . X2 separate toilets outside the shower/ sink area nice . Washer/ dryer nice to keep towels fresh . Tubs not really used . We were here in December so cold outside not allowing us to use second shower opening up into garden . Overall heating was good . We were allowed a late check in arriving after 8 . Location was good. Lots of walking to shrines / temples/ castle . Neighborhood was quiet. We used Uber and taxis for further away sights. Probably would have stayed closer to Gion district/ Kyoto station next time though these areas are very busy. Over all we were happy with the facility and area .
4.6
Jan 2020
Honest review
Honest review
The house was clean . The online photos were a mostly accurate representation of the facility. Rooms were large , mattresses were comfortable. The stairs were very steep and narrow making it somewhat difficult getting luggage up to rooms . Just going up/down you need to be careful due to steepness . I am 6 foot with 36 waist . Larger people might have some more troubles . The kitchen was well stocked allowing us to cook a nice meal. Eggs and toast for breakfast. Dining table nice size for eating, games ,etc. couch was comfortable, tv large and good picture. Need Netflix or other streaming options. Heated floors were nice . X2 separate toilets outside the shower/ sink area nice . Washer/ dryer nice to keep towels fresh . Tubs not really used . We were here in December so cold outside not allowing us to use second shower opening up into garden . Overall heating was good . We were allowed a late check in arriving after 8 . Location was good. Lots of walking to shrines / temples/ castle . Neighborhood was quiet. We used Uber and taxis for further away sights. Probably would have stayed closer to Gion district/ Kyoto station next time though these areas are very busy. Over all we were happy with the facility and area .
4.6
Oct 2019
Great renovated Machiya style house
Great renovated Machiya style house
Showers are next to each other so not really very private for singles sharing accommodation. The only real issue for us. Families would be fine. Otherwise good value and location. Kyoto has an extra tax which started late 2018. 2400 JPY.
4.6
Oct 2019
Great stay and location
4.6
Sep 2019
Fantastic
Fantastic
Great stay and location
4.6
Jun 2019
We were so pleased with this vacation rental. It is a remodeled updated machiya which has kept much of the character of a machiya but with modern conveniences. The neighborhood is within a few blocks from Nijo castle. There is easy public transportation nearby. There are many restaurants and coffee houses and grocery stores within walking distance. The house has a spacious entryway with ample room to sit and take your shoes off prior to entering the house. The first floor has a living room , dining area, galley kitchen. We cooked a full breakfast everyday and had all the pans, appliances, utensils needed. Both bathrooms are on the first floor. The tatami mat tea room we used as a bedroom on the first floor. It had sliding doors to close it off. Both other bedrooms are on the second floor and are traditional tatami mat rooms. We were a group of 5 adults and had plenty of space. The futon mattresses were comfortable. The a/c and WiFi worked well. The traditional furo bathtubs were a treat and one of them opened up into a private courtyard for an open air soak. There was an odd setup of the two shower/bathtub rooms in that to access one, you had to walk through the other shower room. This didn’t work well when two people wanted showers at the same time. There was a translucent door separating the two shower rooms. Water pressure was excellent and hot water plentiful. We also used the washer/dryer almost daily. In the end, we had a taste of true Japanese living and I highly recommend this house to anyone who wants the same experience. This is a five star property for sure!
4.6
Jun 2019
Machiya in superb location
Machiya in superb location
We were so pleased with this vacation rental. It is a remodeled updated machiya which has kept much of the character of a machiya but with modern conveniences. The neighborhood is within a few blocks from Nijo castle. There is easy public transportation nearby. There are many restaurants and coffee houses and grocery stores within walking distance. The house has a spacious entryway with ample room to sit and take your shoes off prior to entering the house. The first floor has a living room , dining area, galley kitchen. We cooked a full breakfast everyday and had all the pans, appliances, utensils needed. Both bathrooms are on the first floor. The tatami mat tea room we used as a bedroom on the first floor. It had sliding doors to close it off. Both other bedrooms are on the second floor and are traditional tatami mat rooms. We were a group of 5 adults and had plenty of space. The futon mattresses were comfortable. The a/c and WiFi worked well. The traditional furo bathtubs were a treat and one of them opened up into a private courtyard for an open air soak. There was an odd setup of the two shower/bathtub rooms in that to access one, you had to walk through the other shower room. This didn’t work well when two people wanted showers at the same time. There was a translucent door separating the two shower rooms. Water pressure was excellent and hot water plentiful. We also used the washer/dryer almost daily. In the end, we had a taste of true Japanese living and I highly recommend this house to anyone who wants the same experience. This is a five star property for sure!

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Kyoto is $133 per night. This rental is $291 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at 5-Star Kyomachiya Residence Near Nijo Castle-Max 9P. 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 5-Star Kyomachiya Residence Near Nijo Castle-Max 9P pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at 5-Star Kyomachiya Residence Near Nijo Castle-Max 9P?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and hot tub or spa.

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