An unforgettable stay at this unique home. Our large family of 16 was easily accommodated and all ages very much enjoyed the Japanese experience together. The detailed house manual and English labels on all appliances were very helpful. The younger children were a little scared of the samurai costumes at first, but got used to it eventually. The owners went above and beyond answering our many questions and provided some great restaurant recommendations. A true gem.

Our group of eight friends and family had a wonderful stay in Kyoto. The house was large enough for everybody to have their space and yet still kept to the traditional Japanese style of living. Great location, good restaurants, nearby, and easy access. We would definitely recommend people to stay at this beautiful property!

Akiko was incredibly helpful from the booking process I needed to modify as well as answering any questions I had. The Machiya was absolutely beautiful and is so authentic. There was plenty of room to accommodate our 6 adults which is rare to find. We were also amazed at how many bathrooms there were which made mornings easy for everyone to get ready for a day of exploring. We were also happy to be able to use Netflix in the evenings as we were resting our tired feet and bodies. The location is what made us ultimately select this Machiya. We absolutely loved taking the cute paver streets north into the Gion area and were able to easily go anywhere we wanted. There is so much to explore in the vicinity and it seemed most places were within 10-15 minutes walking. Plus so many food options nearby! We appreciate how easy it was to check in and out and thank Akiko for the wonderful stay ❤️

Fantastic home with great art and object d’art in a great neighbourhood with a fantastic host Couldn’t recommend it more

The place was amazing! The kids loved it and it was very private for the 3 families (11 people total) staying there. The two sets of washer/dryers, multiple washrooms and showers was a huge plus! The location was equally amazing as it was a short walk to the train station and Kyomizu-dera. You can't go wrong here.

This accommodation delivers on every level. The host interaction and resource materials at the property were excellent. The style and décor easily beat staying at a hotel. All of the amenities at the apartment were functional and easy to use. We occupied both floors and especially liked the Hanare Back Building. The neighborhood was a good mix of off the beaten path and convenience to major sites, shopping and dining.

Beautiful old machiya updated with modern conveniences; warm floors, updated kitchen appliances. The machiya has beautiful tatami floors in some sections of the house and beautifully decorated with Japanese artifacts. This machiya comfortably accommodated our family of 11. Can’t say enough good things about the service provided by their efficient staff. We would love to stay here again or any of Akiko’s other properties.

We rented the entire house which was a bit of overkill for two couples but provided plenty of space and options for sleeping and hanging out. It was set up as two separate units each with own kitchen, laundry, baths and sleeping quarters. Modern but with traditional touches…screened rooms, tatami mats and interesting art. Two tatami style sleeping rooms and 2 western style double bed rooms. Very nice soaking tub looking into a small garden courtyard. Location was excellent within easy walking to Gion district, Nishiki Market and subway lines. Would return next time in Kyoto.