Title: 75m2 renovated townhouse with great access to Arashiyama, Gion, and Kinkakuji Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 75m2 renovated townhouse with great access to Arashiyama, Gion, and Kinkakuji ## Photo gallery for 75m2 renovated townhouse with great access to Arashiyama, Gion, and Kinkakuji ![Terrace/patio - 75m2 renovated townhouse with great access to Arashiyama, Gion, and Kinkakuji (Nakagyo-ku,)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36363600/36363597/c428deaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - 75m2 renovated townhouse with great access to Arashiyama, Gion, and Kinkakuji (Nakagyo-ku,)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36363600/36363597/d970b1b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - 75m2 renovated townhouse with great access to Arashiyama, Gion, and Kinkakuji (Nakagyo-ku,)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36363600/36363597/8145e4f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, music library, stereo - 75m2 renovated townhouse with great access to Arashiyama, Gion, and Kinkakuji (Nakagyo-ku,)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36363600/36363597/7860b130.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - 75m2 renovated townhouse with great access to Arashiyama, Gion, and Kinkakuji (Nakagyo-ku,)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36363600/36363597/88d9feff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to this beautifully restored traditional Kyoto townhouse, where old meets new in a unique blend of charm and modern comfort. With four bedrooms, a spacious island kitchen & dining area, wood deck, tea room and bath tub both facing the serene garden. The house is fully equipped with electric appliances for living and cooking. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6807 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 75m2 renovated townhouse with great access to Arashiyama, Gion, and Kinkakuji A fully renovated LICENSED Kyoto’s traditional townhouse with four bedrooms, island kitchen & dining, wood deck, tea room and bath tub both facing garden. Fully equipped with electric appliance for living and cooking. 3 min to subway/tram stations, 5 min subway ride to Kawaramachi / Shijo / Gion, a direct access to Arashiyama (19min tram), Kinkaku-ji (17min bus), and Osaka (45min). The largest restaurant/bar area in the west around the stations and two supermarkets in a minute from the house. The house is the north part of twin house structure (and independent from the south, which is also an accommodation for tourists) and first built in 1930’s as wooden townhouse with its unique twin design at the time. After continuous minor modifications and fixations over several decades since then, the entire building went through its first-time full renovation in 2016 by a collaboration of Kyoto’s top machiya (traditional Kyoto wooden house) renovator and provider HACHISE CO.,LTD. and Kyoto’s entrepreneur architecture, furniture and interior designer FHAMS CO., LTD. The two-story townhouse consists of a stainless island kitchen in a wide dining area, a living room, a tea room facing a Japanese garden, a spacious entrance hall, an open air wood deck, and a powder/toilet room and a shower/bath room on the 1st floor and the master bedroom, a tatami room, and the center hall on the 2nd floor. The master bedroom with two single beds can be transformed into a super king seamless bedding for a couple with kids as needed. Both of the center hall and the tatami room hold one thick double mattress. The tea room on the 1st floor can be used for a single bedroom if not used for relaxing space to view the small Japanese garden over coffee/tea. So the house can hold up to seven adults, six adults and a couple of kids, etc. A baby cot can be arranged in the center hall as well. Please talk to the owner so he can set up best to fit the group composition of the guest The kitchen and dining area is another hallmark of the house. The stainless island kitchen with three gas stoves sits in the middle, a see-through cupboard holding dishes and cups is in front of the warm orange colored wall, and a dining table for five is continuously arranged from the island. The appliance includes a microwave, an oven toaster, a refrigerator, rice cookers, a coffee mil and a server, and a set of pans and pots. The powder room area includes a toilet with a bidet function, a Panasonic automatic washer and dryer, and a sink. Next to this room is the bath and shower room facing the Japanese garden. The owner provides bath/face towels, shampoo, rinse, soap, and a hair dryer. The entrance hall can be used to store your luggage to relieve guests from lifting and dragging around it in the house. If you go upstairs, the hall in the center can serve as a place to relax by looking down the entrance hall or communicating with those in the 1st floor through the large opening. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### 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. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Smoking is allowed only on the wood deck ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Bicycles - Tennis - 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 ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 807 square feet ## Similar properties ![Traditional House, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Garden View | Living area | Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13300000/13297200/13297110/7d6755b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tsukikusa-an Gion - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Long-term renters welcome 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 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts 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 ## About the area Located in Kyoto, this holiday home is in the city centre. Nijō Castle and Nishiki Market are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Shijo Street and Pontocho Alley. Kyoto Railway Museum and Kyoto Aquarium are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling. [Visit our Kyoto travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto.dx6131486) [View more Holiday homes in Kyoto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6131486-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.00527%2C135.73512&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=E8t_N7zRrd6cdB2b9MMHyXvE7sk=) Nakagyo-ku,, Kyoto-shi ### What's nearby - ![Springtime in Kyoto's Gion district. #asia #japan #kyoto #gion #sakura #streetphotography #travel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179161/afebb7a8-d146-4ce9-bc93-30ca1988eeb9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Shijo Street 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Kyoto_Sanjo_553248633981691806_05](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981691806/bd9f7564-7285-4ddf-b210-4e8d8df0bde4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sanjo Street 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![Nijo Castle which includes a small town or village, château or palace and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501431/9609e2f1-65a5-4488-a0d2-ad244df66d3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Nijō Castle 4 min drive \- 1.0 mile - ![a relaxing night view](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10323/c07ccc78-41f0-4d81-bdfb-367766a1a737.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Umekoji Park 5 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Mibu-dera 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles ### Getting around - Sai Station 4 min walk - Nishioji Oike Station 11 min walk - Osaka (ITM-Itami) 60 min drive ### Restaurants - 熟成麺屋神来 4 min walk - はま寿司 四条壬生店 4 min walk - 太陽カレー 4 min walk - 麺逢 KATAJIKENAI 4 min walk - 湯浅 3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 75m2 renovated townhouse with great access to Arashiyama, Gion, and Kinkakuji pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at 75m2 renovated townhouse with great access to Arashiyama, Gion, and Kinkakuji? ### What time is check-in at 75m2 renovated townhouse with great access to Arashiyama, Gion, and Kinkakuji? ### What time is check-out at 75m2 renovated townhouse with great access to Arashiyama, Gion, and Kinkakuji? ### Where is 75m2 renovated townhouse with great access to Arashiyama, Gion, and Kinkakuji located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 75m2 renovated townhouse with great access to Arashiyama, Gion, and Kinkakuji Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda F. 10 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was the most fantastic location for our five weeks in Kyoto, and just around the corner from the best supermarket ever. The house was really comfortable, with a bigger than usual kitchen, and even though we ate out heaps at all of the restaurants which are roundabout, we were also able to cook ourselves for a few nights of the week. All in all it was a great place to stay while my partner and I did our respective courses in Kyoto. ##### Amanda F. Stayed 38 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruce J. 6 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kyoto Home The home was set up very well for long term stays, with a complete kitchen, bath with clothes washer and even bathrobes and house slippers! It was very easy to reach 2 train stations as well as local eateries and grocery stores. All the appliance instructions are posted and easy to follow. We loved the automatic tub and toilet! We really enjoyed our stay, and the owner/host stayed in touch with us throughout, answering our questions quickly with advice. Bruce and Cynthia ##### Bruce J. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth S. 31 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location and amazing recommendations We had an incredible time in Kyoto and at Shimpei’s pavilion. The recommendations at the townhouse are so thoughtful and helpful! We (my husband and 5 year old son) were easily able to navigate around and did so much adventuring! We slept great and the amenities at the house were really thoughtful! Plenty of blankets and pillows. The house is a 2 minute walk from the grocery store, which has an incredible selection. The townhouse has a great amount of utensils and sauces. You have to try the #1 ramen place on Shimpei’s guide- it was the best we had in Kyoto! We also used a lot of the public transportation options which were easy to navigate and fun but the Go taxi system worked well too. Thank you Shimpei for an awesome stay. We really appreciate it and making our trip enjoyable in Kyoto! ##### Elizabeth S. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Maria V. 7 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Gem In Kyoto We had an unforgettable stay in Kyoto. This house has lived up to all our expectations. Shimpei is an excellent host! The house is equipped with everything you can ask for. Information regarding the operation of the house, places and restaurant suggestions are well researched and are written both in Japanese and English. The iconic places mentioned are minutes within taking the train. Eating places, groceries are walking distance from the house. Our host took time to answer all our inquiries and gave us pertinent information that really helped us specially on our way home so we won’t miss our flight. Shimpei guided us to the station and was with us from start to finish. Thank you sir for making our Japan trip a memorable one. We are already looking forward to our next trip to Japan in the near future! Thank you very much for everything! ##### Maria V. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lena K. 18 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Comfortable home for our party of 6\. A/C works well even on super-hot days. Very conveniently located near the metro and bus stations. ##### Lena K. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### linda m. 20 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing host and apartment The host went out of their way to inform us about the area and tourist attractions from the time of booking until checkout. Location was very convenient to get around Kyoto and we loved the traditional home. Highly recommend. ##### linda m. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aidan F. 3 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great space, great host The host was very helpful, organized, and communicative. Even with 5 people there was enough space, and the host was able to adjust the space well enough to accommodate. He gave us a great overview of what to expect as well. The space was lovely and easy enough to get to various areas around Kyoto, especially via the nearby Saiin station. I need a bathtub that can reheat the water in my life. ##### Aidan F. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alyssa W. 5 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property in quiet safe street We loved our stay in Kyoto and wished we could stay longer. So much to see and do. Shimpei’s house was set up perfectly for our needs. Shimpei was a fantastic host showing us how to use everything and then leaving us with stacks of information including maps of kyoto. Highly recommend this as a base for Kyoto with a group. ##### Alyssa W. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024 ---