Akiko was an incredible host for our family vacation. Her home is truly like living in a museum and so beautiful inside. With a bathroom upstairs and full bath downstairs, we had a very comfortable stay. The location is perfect for walking or catching an Uber. We highly recommend and hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

This is not a place to stay if you smoke. You have to walk 10 min to a designated smoking area.

Akiko and Patrick were easy & responsive to work with before our arrival-- they use a local Machiya property management service for local check in. Our party of 4 (mom + 3 adult daughters) enjoyed this lovingly restored & beautifully decorated Machiya for 8 nights. It is steps outside to a lovely small bell tower & peaceful cemetery behind the house, and 5-10 min walk to several temples & monuments. Family Mart & 7-11 convenient walk 10-15 min. Happy Rokuhara grocery is a little further walk (or taxi), but has all the necessary groceries, with a homegoods store next door. We enjoyed the kitchen amenities, rice cooker, etc for light meals, & found many restaurants walking distance. Very quiet neighborhood-- able to hail taxis (on Uber app) to the alley/ street abut 100 feet from front door. There are address cards to give the taxi drivers on your trip home so it's easy with the language barrier. The steps to the upper level are quite steep, so if mobility is an issue keep this in mind (there is a second toilet upstairs.) We very much appreciated the washer/ dryer, & loved the Japanese bathtub and shower! This location in central Kyoto is great,15 min by taxi to Kyoto train station (major Shinkansen stop!), & convenient to many famous temples & tourist areas. I think this is a property best enjoyed with older responsible kids or adults, as I think the antiques & decor might be a temptation with very young children. Would definitely stay here again! Thank you!

We absolutely loved our time in this traditional machiya located within walking proximity to the subway as well as the Nishiki market. This lovely, immaculate home has everything you need, is beautifully and thoughtfully laid out for your ease of use and convenience, and really made our family feel welcome. The bedrooms, beds, and futons were very comfortable. The kitchen has all the necessities and more. It really was a perfect setting. Nothing is difficult and management is always on hand to answer any of your questions. We really felt taken care of, like family. We really fell in love with Kyoto and exploring it was an ease given how well located Gojo Machiya is. This was — hands down — our most favorite place we stayed during our visit to Tokyo, Kyoto, and Atami. Gojo Machiya really is a special place and we definitely plan on spending future vacations here. Thank you Akiko and Patrick! 👏👏 —The Doerr Family

We really enjoyed staying in a more traditional home in Kyoto and this home had everything you might need. Made good use of the coffee machine and the washing machine! The only "hiccup" is that our entire family is quite tall (6'+) so my husband kept bumping his head going through doorways *sigh*. Very comfortable beds and enough space for all 4 of us. Management was very responsive when we had questions (hot water had gotten turned off, they fixed remarkably fast). Great quiet neighborhood - nice to be close to Kyoto Station. Thank you for sharing your home with us!

Great location, well considered house.

Remarkable - accommodations were immaculate, in a perfect location to explore Japan. Easy access to all public transportation and if you like to cook, Lawson (Japanese Grocery Store) is walking distance and kitchen is well equipped for cooking.

Great place and neighborhood. The property is very nice and clean and just like the pictures. It's very conveniece. Walking distance to a lot of places, includes Nishiki market.

Fun. Very Japanese which is why we picked it. A nice peaceful place to come home to. Easy day trips to Nara and Osaka both well worth it.

We had stayed at one of this owner’s homes before, so we mostly knew what we would get. We were definitely not disappointed. The house was cozy, comfortable, and worked well as a home base to explore the city. Everything was very clean, very practical, and we had a great stay.

This home was beautiful and very well set up for guests. We loved the location- many beautiful shrines and temples within walking distance. Walking to the Gion area was east too. Highly recommend!

We enjoyed staying at this lovely house which was convenient to train stations, restaurants, a playground for our little ones. It helped us settle in and feel like home and had everything we needed. Thank you so much!

The property was just stunning. Plenty of room for a family of six. Conveniently located near bus and subway. Akiko was very responsive to our communications. 5 stars

This is a beautiful, spacious accommodation that is full of special touches, from the decor to the binder full of transportation and restaurant recommendations. Beds are comfortable, shower and tub with view of the small garden is fabulous, kitchen is well equipped, neighborhood is quiet, location is perfect. It was a magical place to stay!

We are family of 5 adults from Australia and UK and totally enjoyed our stay. Able to check in early and handled smoothly by office staffs. Akiko was away but her assistant did a good job. Helped us to book taxi and answered all our requests. Place is extremely clean (cleaner than my home) and well equipped. Good facilities for cooking and laundry. Of course, the decor is as good as advertised. Central enough to walk to Gion area and more. Staff was very quick to come and reset the oven when we found it didn't turn on. Quiet and safe neighborhood. Highly recommended. Terry

Closest thing I've seen to a hotel in terms of a vacation rental. Place is absolutely pristine, and they give you a phone with a 24 hour concierge number to call with any questions, bookings, etc that you have. Design and decor of the place is immaculate. Can't say enough good things about this home.

We had a wonderful stay at this property. It had nice natural light flowing into the house, which made it so cosy and serene! Do also check out a lovely cafe nearby called Windy if you're staying here. The hosts, Akiko and Patrick, were always prompt and helpful..can't rave enough! 

We loved our stay at the Gojo Samurai House. Beautiful decorated, fantastic authentic Japanese accommodation. We highly recommand the house. Perfect place to stay and discover Kyoto. Akiko and Patrick were easy to communicate with. They are very lovely hosts. Thank you Akiko and Patrick for a wonderful experience. Vicki & Uli