Our family of 4 had a fantastic trip to Japan. This machiya in Kyoto was a wonderful choice. Located on a quiet street near Gion, it's walking distance to key sites like Gion, Pontocho, and Kiyomizu-dera. The downtown shopping district is a 20-minute walk away. Public transportation is accessible, and there are nearby convenience stores (Lawson, 7-11, Family Mart) and grocery stores. The house is ideal for families or couples. Tips: The high-efficiency washer/dryer makes packing light easy. Use it frequently. Conveniently withdraw Japanese currency using your debit card at convenience store ATMs. Install the Suica transit card on your iPhone's Wallet app for easy bus and subway travel. Naoko, the host, is amazing—always available, providing helpful tips and assistance, and overcoming language barriers. She's the best host we've encountered on VRBO. Highly recommended!

This house was like a step back in time yet complete with all the necessary amenities! Located close to several temples restaurants and shopping areas it was a great jumping off point for exploring the city by foot or subway. We loved staying in a neighborhood and seeing the city from within. The hostess left detailed information on current events we could see during our stay and we found them very helpful in discovering unique opportunities to explore. We loved Kyoto’s bamboo shrouded gardens, shrines and the history that seeped into every corner including the house! The house was very well maintained and a perfect fit for two teenagers and two adults.

My family of 5 adored our stay at this beautifully furnished machiya. The home is spacious and in the perfect location for exploring Kyoto. The area is quiet and lovely and we felt safe always at night when walking. We loved that there were so many beautiful places to go that were just a short walk away. Our check-in process was smooth and communication with the owner we interacted with was excellent. We greatly appreciated that Naoko offered to call cabs for us (to take us to Kyoto train station) when we were departing, which was convenient and a reasonable price. We loved the comfortable beds and slept well. We appreciated being able to do laundry there and also that there was a vending machine across the quiet street outside. Recommendations were provided for activities and dining and we simply adored all of our time in Kyoto. We would highly recommend this home to other travelers. You will love it!

We enjoyed staying in this beautiful and historical home which has been lovingly restored by the owner. It is a peaceful oasis located just a few streets from central Kyoto. The owner provided the BEST overall experience throughout the stay with wonderful recommendations for everything from favorite restaurants and special things to do during the dates of our stay. We especially enjoyed the guide recommended for a 6 hour tour. Highly recommended!!

The Machiya is beautifully designed and cared for, replete with exquisite art work and thoughtful detail. The kocation is very quiet, off the main road to Teramizudera, with convenience stores just blocks away. We ate every morning at Sagan, a breakfast spot around the corner. On Naoko’s reccomendation, we had dinner at Kuzushi Kotowari, an intimate kaiseki across the Kamogawa. A real treat. Throughout the process, Naoko was extremely responsive and spot on w/ her reccomendations. Just wish we could’ve tried more of them.

Great location for walking exploration of East Kyoto! Short walk to train station, market, restaurants. Naoko was a very attentive and helpful host! Our family of 5 was very comfortable and this was a fun and memorable first time in Japan!

We spent a week in this charming home. The house has been restored with exquisite craftmanship and is beautifully decorated. It is located within a 5-minute walk of Gion, the traditional area of Kyoto, and near many excellent restaurants and other attractions. The host is extremely helpful, with recommendations for restaurants and activities, including an up-to-the-minute listing of current nearby shows and exhibitions. We followed several suggestions and could not have been more pleased. One of the best vacations that we have ever had.

This is a wonderful property with wonderful hosts!

My wife and I stayed four nights at this property, and loved it. The pictures are accurate and the machiya is immaculately maintained and decorated beautifully. The space really works out well for a couple as the bedrooms are upstairs (along with a toilet adjoining the primary bedroom) while the lower floor contains the kitchen, dining area with couch and TV, tatami room with a view onto the garden, full bathroom, and washing machine. There is a lot of helpful documentation explaining how everything works and what all the light switches control. Everything is well thought out and the furnishings are of high quality. It's quiet at night as this street is off the main roads and is tucked away in the neighborhood. People with mobility issues or small children should beware that the dozen or so stairs to the bedrooms upstairs are steep and the treads aren't super wide; however, the lighting is good and the hand railing is sturdy. Communications with Naoko were excellent. If you have a lot of luggage, take a cab from the train station. It's a short drive, but probably too long to walk with luggage in tow, and will save you having to transfer a couple times on public transport and walking into the neighborhood. It rained on our departure day and Naoko very thoughtfully helped us reserve a taxi to take us back to the station. Naoko is a super owner/host: attentive, prompt, accurate with the details without being intrusive. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and would love to return again in the near future. rating: 10/10

My sister and I visited Japan recently and toured four locations: Toyko, Hiroshima, Okinawa and Kyoto. We were amazed by the kindness and generosity of the Japanese people, especially our hostess, Naoko Kondo Staples. We stayed at Machiya Momija, her beautifully, lovingly restored Japanese home. From the personalized welcome letter, to her recommendations for restaurants and various sites, to Naoko directly assisting us securing a massage and recommending an Onsen, our stay in Kyoto could not have been any better. All the details were covered and communication with her was prompt and efficient. The home is centrally located and accessible within a 5mile radius from several key tourist sites. If you are visiting Kyoto and need a home away from home, Machiya Momija is the place to stay. I know I will be back someday!

Naoko and Andrew are wonderful hosts. The property is exactly as described, very clean, and in good repair. However, the real bonus is Naoko, who is extremely responsive and helpful. She made a number of great recommendations for local sights and helped us make reservations at restaurants nearby, and called us a taxi for our departure. We greatly appreciate all that Naoko did to make our stay extra special.

This is a wonderful place on a quiet street very near to the most interesting sites in Kyoto. It’s got two bedrooms, two toilets and a grand shower and bath. Owner speaks English fluently and communicated effectively. There is a kitchen area, small living area and a formal tatami dinning room on the ground floor and the bedrooms are upstairs. Stay in a machiya during your visit to Kyoto. You will not regret it and this is one of the best!

We are a family with teenage children traveling from California. We were pleasantly surprised with how spacious the home was. Everything inside is top quality, it is a great blend of old and new. I would recommend this home to families. There is a fully stocked grocery store less than 5 minute walk. The street it is located on is very quiet, but if you walk 1 minute to the corner we found we could catch a taxi within 2 minutes. The kitchen is well stocked with cooking equipment, and we cooked 4-5 meals at the house. If you have a hard time climbing stairs, this may not be the right place to rent. The bedrooms are upstairs and the stairway is steep with treads that are slippery when wearing socks. No shoes are to be worn in the house.

We are a family with teenage children traveling from California. We were pleasantly surprised with how spacious the home was. Everything inside is top quality, it is a great blend of old and new. I would recommend this home to families. There is a fully stocked grocery store less than 5 minute walk. The street it is located on is very quiet, but if you walk 1 minute to the corner we found we could catch a taxi within 2 minutes. The kitchen is well stocked with cooking equipment, and we cooked 4-5 meals at the house. If you have a hard time climbing stairs, this may not be the right place to rent. The bedrooms are upstairs and the stairway is steep with treads that are slippery when wearing socks. No shoes are to be worn in the house.

This is a wonderfully renovated traditional home. Anywhere your eyes rest, you see the quality and sensitivity of the restoration. And it is a convenient and well equipped base from which to explore Kyoto. The very useful bus 100 is nearby.

The house was lovely and the owner was exceptionally responsive. The location was a 5 minute walk from the nearest tourism-related bus stop, and a 10-15 minute walk from the nearest subway stop. Wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

A terrific experience in a lovely, fully equipped home (including washer + dryer), in a convenient location. We took taxi to home and thereafter were able to walk or take the subway. In a more quiet neighborhood and house was very quiet and beautifully appointed. Bed comfortable. My son had no problem sleeping in the 2nd room.

A terrific experience in a lovely, fully equipped home (including washer + dryer), in a convenient location. We took taxi to home and thereafter were able to walk or take the subway. In a more quiet neighborhood and house was very quiet and beautifully appointed. Bed comfortable. My son had no problem sleeping in the 2nd room.

Machiya Momiji a vintage lovingly renovated townhouse in a great neighborhood and location for taking local sightseeing walks. A nice supermarket and bakery are conveniently only a short walk away. Naoko our gracious host goes above and beyond to ensure the best stay. Truly top notch accommodations and service!

A serene and beautiful home in the perfect location for exploring Kyoto. The hosts Naoko and Andy were attentive and made our stay here an absolutely wonderful experience. We could not have asked for anything more.

A delightful place to spend a few days, lovely neighbourhood and very well appointed kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms. Especially appreciated was the washing machine/dryer. Machiya Momijii is within walking distance of a great range of places to eat, shop and get to know the beautiful city.

A delightful place to spend a few days, lovely neighbourhood and very well appointed kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms. Especially appreciated was the washing machine/dryer. Machiya Momijii is within walking distance of a great range of places to eat, shop and get to know the beautiful city.

My husband and I stayed in this traditional Japanese Machiya with our 2 teenage daughters and valued the experience. The design felt spacious and we loved our zen garden view from the living area. A perfect location in Gion within walking distance to many attractions. Also only 25 minute flat walk to Kyoto station. Thank you to our host Naoko who was extremely helpful. Doreen Brincat

My husband and I stayed in this traditional Japanese Machiya with our 2 teenage daughters and valued the experience. The design felt spacious and we loved our zen garden view from the living area. A perfect location in Gion within walking distance to many attractions. Also only 25 minute flat walk to Kyoto station. Thank you to our host Naoko who was extremely helpful. Doreen Brincat

It is a truly amazing home and everything in the lead-up to arrival and our time there (in a central and lovely location but not right in the tourist area), was perfect!

It is a truly amazing home and everything in the lead-up to arrival and our time there (in a central and lovely location but not right in the tourist area), was perfect!

We had a wonderful stay in Kyoto. This house is fantastic in all regards. It has been lovingly restored, and yet has all the modern conveniences one would expect. The neighborhood is quiet, and is walking distance to many of Kyoto’s historic attractions. There are many excellent restaurants nearby, several grocery stores, and the subway station is about a 15 minute walk. Naoko was a pleasure to deal with from my initial inquiry about availability to the day we checked out — even arranging a cab to the train station on our last day. I hope to have to opportunity to return to Kyoto in the future and I will definitely stay in this propery again if it is available.

The perfect property for our family of 5. We really enjoyed our stay at Machiya Momiji. It is a beautiful house, comfortable beds and futons, kitchen with everything you need, great location, you can walk everywhere and is near the subway, supermarket and restaurants. Great internet and appletv was a plus! We really appreciated our hosts hospitality and attention. Thanks again Naoko and Andy

Our stay at Machiya Momiji was perfect! The house, the location everything! The house was so comfortable and relaxing. The beds were great and the tub and shower were fantastic!! So relaxing! The house is perfectly situated and its easy to walk to a bus stop, the train, grocery stores, temples/shrines and the heart of Gion! If you are vacationing in Kyōto, you should stay here! If we ever get back, we will for sure book with Naoko and Andy!

The listing is very accurate. The property manager is an excellent communicator and goes above and beyond to make the stay easy and enjoyable.

Our family of four had a wonderful time in Kyoto at Machiya Moji. Everything was perfect; the Machiya is beautiful and comfortable, the neighbourhood is great and convenient and the hospitality of Naoko was wonderful.

This property is nothing short of amazing. As an American traveling to Japan, I was at first hesitant t use VRBO not having done that before. The process was as easy as it is in the USA. The hosts were fantastic! They left us a nice note with some origami upon arrival. We followed their recommendation for restaurants and they nailed it. I am a bit of a travel snob, so it take a lot to get a 5 star review from me. The bed was extremely comfortable - I'm so glad we decided to spend extra time in Kyoto. The kitchen was well-equipped. The location was great. I just can't say enough. We will be back to stay again. Thank so much for your hospitality!!