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Experience authentic Japan at this over 100-year-old Kyomachiya, redesigned by renowned architect Kumagai Masaru. Relax in the open-air bath with a view of the private Japanese garden or unwind in one of three spacious bedrooms, each equipped with modern comforts.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91066 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spacious Home Near Nijojo | Garden | Open-air Bath | Family & Group Friendly

✨Family with children & Group Friendly

✨Early Luggage Drop-off: Luggage storage available from noon on your check-in day

✨Luxury Bath: An open-air pottery bath with a view of a private Japanese garden;
A koyamaki wood bathtub provides healing and relaxing effects

✨Kitchen: Fully equipped with cookware and utensils

✨Free Baby Gear: cribs, high chairs, baths, and toilet seats on requests

Enjoy the "live like a local" experience in this beautiful house, where rich history meets modern comfort.

🏠 Traditional Machiya Style

Hosts up to 9 guests across two floors, featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 toilets, and 2 separate bathrooms for maximum convenience.

Heating and Cooling in every room and space.

First Floor:

Living & Dining: Relax in the lounge with a smart HDTV or enjoy meals together at the dining table. 📺

Fully Equipped Kitchen: Ready for home cooking with a rice cooker, toaster, microwave, and pots/pans. 🍳

Japanese Tea Room: A versatile space that can be used for traditional tea/leisure or as a bedroom for 2 guests. 🍵

Bathrooms & Laundry: 2 toilets and 2 bathrooms ensure no morning queues. The washing machine includes a drying function, with clear instructions. 👕

Second Floor :

Bedroom 1: Two thick, semi-double mattresses on tatami—perfect for a restful night. 😴

Bedroom 2: Three traditional Japanese futons for an authentic experience. 💤

Both rooms are completely separate with their own entrances for privacy. The stairs are equipped with handrails and are easy to climb🪜

📍 Prime Location & Sightseeing
Stay in the heart of history. You are steps away from Kyoto’s most iconic landmarks:

World Heritage Nijo Castle – 5 min walk 🏯

Kyoto International Manga Museum – 8 min walk 📚

Kyoto Imperial Palace – 12 min walk 🌸

🛒 Local Life & Shopping
Live like a local with everything you need right at your doorstep:

Daily Essentials: 3 mins to a supermarket, 24-hour convenience store, and bicycle rental. 🚲

Sanjo-kai Shotengai: 9 min walk to Kyoto’s oldest and longest shopping arcade. Explore a vibrant mix of traditional shops and trendy restaurants. 🛍️

🚉 Seamless Transportation
Getting around Kyoto is effortless with 3-way access (JR, Metro, and Bus):

Bus: 5 mins to Nijojomae stop (Direct lines #9, #12, #50, #101).

Metro: 6 mins to Tozai Line (Nijojomae Station) & 10 mins to Karasuma Line (Karasuma Oike).

JR Train: 16 mins to JR Nijo Station (Direct access to Arashiyama/Kyoto Station).

Amenities Provided
We’ve thought of everything so you can travel light:

✅ High-speed Wireless & Broadband Internet

✅ Iron & Hair Dryer

✅ Fresh Umbrellas for rainy days ☔

✅ Coffee & Tea

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,066 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

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About the area

Located in Kyoto, this holiday home is in the city centre. Nijō Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Funaoka Thermal Bath are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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Kyōto-shi, Kyōto

What's nearby

  • Nijō Castle
    Nijō Castle
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kyoto International Manga Museum
    Kyoto International Manga Museum
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Inside the Imperial Palace courtyard in Kyoto, Japan
    Kyoto Imperial Palace
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • 京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kyoto_NishikiMarket_6258971_08
    Nishiki Market
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Marutamachi Station
    6 min walk
  • Nijo Station
    18 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    62 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Garden Bar
    3 min walk
  • パンとエスプレッソと本日の
    4 min walk
  • 桔梗寿司
    4 min walk
  • Pizzeria La Balena
    3 min walk
  • FORNI
    4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Home Near Nijojo | Garden | Open-air Bath | Family & Group Friendly pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Home Near Nijojo | Garden | Open-air Bath | Family & Group Friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Home Near Nijojo | Garden | Open-air Bath | Family & Group Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Home Near Nijojo | Garden | Open-air Bath | Family & Group Friendly located?

Located in Downtown Kyoto, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Nijō Castle. Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street are also within 1 mile (2 km). Marutamachi Station is 6 minutes by foot and Nijojo-mae Station is 7 minutes.

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Spacious Home Near Nijojo | Garden | Open-air Bath | Family & Group Friendly Reviews

Reviews

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10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home to visit

Beautiful home with a womderful host. Checkin packet is emailed before hand with thorough instructions in how to find it and places nearby to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Becky O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home, perfect location

Loved staying in this beautiful home in the quaintest of neighborhoods. Walking distance to the train station, Nijo Castle, and Imperial Palace. Neighborhood was so peaceful and quiet. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marloes V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pibajo

We loved the place although the bathroom was a bit narrow for 6 people to brush our teeth and wash our faces!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

DAVID H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

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 .
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Great stay and location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

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!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020