Title: Birodo-an 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 # Birodo-an Holiday home with kitchen, 4-minute walk to Yasaka Shrine ## Photo gallery for Birodo-an ![Interior - Birodo-an (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8240000/8231000/8230908/c3781adb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Birodo-an (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8240000/8231000/8230908/9627ba4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![The Entire Machiya Townhouse | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi - Birodo-an (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8240000/8231000/8230908/2a6937c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Birodo-an (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8240000/8231000/8230908/3d79a0e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![The Entire Machiya Townhouse | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi - Birodo-an (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8240000/8231000/8230908/26e926ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Gion Corner and Yasaka Shrine, Birodo-an provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room ## 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. ### Birodo-an Holiday home with kitchen, 4-minute walk to Yasaka Shrine Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free holiday home has tour/ticket assistance and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The holiday home boasts a deep soaking tub and offers free WiFi and a kitchen. Conveniences include a dining area and a fridge, and guests will appreciate thoughtful touches, such as bathrobes and slippers. Housekeeping is not available. Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers a safe and coffee/tea makers. Kitchens offer fridges and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Bidet - Deep soaking bathtub - Designer toiletries - Dressing gowns - Hair dryer - Separate bathtub and shower - Slippers - Toothbrush and toothpaste - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service - Safe - Tour and ticket assistance ### Location highlights - In a historical district - Near a train station ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67530000/67522200/67522199/2256ef42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto Downtown Kyoto - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Breakfast available - Laundry room 9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews £40 additional charges may apply 19 Feb - 20 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-19&endDate=2026-02-20&selected=67522199&PinnedHotelID=67522199&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76500000/76497900/76497805/w3000h1498x0y2-96caf856.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### THE BLOSSOM KYOTO Shimogyo Ward - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Gym 9.6 Exceptional 2,547 reviews £88 additional charges may apply 26 Feb - 27 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=76497805&PinnedHotelID=76497805&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18420000/18414600/18414583/c01aa5ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kyoto Granbell Hotel Gion - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Breakfast available 9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews £84 additional charges may apply 2 Mar - 3 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=18414583&PinnedHotelID=18414583&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Building design](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34450000/34443200/34443106/bce3e278.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kyoto Sawai Gion - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Breakfast available - Room service 9.0 Wonderful 109 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=34443106&PinnedHotelID=34443106&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=8230908&PinnedHotelID=8230908&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=8230908,67522199,76497805,18414583,34443106) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in information To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### 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 credit cards; cash is not accepted Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ### Property is also known as Birodo-an Birodo-an House Birodo-an House Kyoto Birodo-an Kyoto Birodo an Birodo-an Kyoto Birodo-an Private vacation home Birodo-an Private vacation home Kyoto ## About the area Located in Higashiyama Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, this holiday home is near a train station. Nishiki Market and Yasaka Shrine are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Kyoto Municipal Zoo and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden are also worth visiting. [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%7C35.00014%2C135.77905&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FDiTx1un8WBwK5NMyG8Jo-1nrUg=) 478-4 Shimo Kawaramachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 6056825 ### What's nearby - ![Kodaiji Temple which includes landscape views, a garden and religious aspects](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204605/de99b6f7-76bb-448d-adf4-ef1c260dcf38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kodai-ji Temple 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Yasaka Shrine which includes heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501462/fa36d1e9-5dfb-4520-8495-77f1363364fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Yasaka Shrine 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Famous Geisha District ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10323/0972612f-a896-41b6-ab22-cd483f614e1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Gion Corner 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![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 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Kiyomizu Temple featuring religious aspects and a temple or place of worship](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501452/5f96b578-9cf3-4cc3-96a3-bf81a9ebb946.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kiyomizu Temple 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles ### Getting around - Gion-shijo Station 12 min walk - Higashiyama Station 15 min walk - Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) 94 min drive ### Restaurants - 前田珈琲 高台寺店 1 min walk - 特級ラーメン 2 min walk - Hario Cafe Kyoto 1 min walk - 京だんご 藤菜美高台寺店 3 min walk - ザ ソウドウ 東山 京都 (THE SODOH HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO) 3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Birodo-an pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Birodo-an? ### What time is check-in at Birodo-an? ### What time is check-out at Birodo-an? ### Where is Birodo-an located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Birodo-an 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Staff & service ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rick 1 Nov 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Good stay, close to main city spot places. The neighborhood atmosphere is really nice, very calm but the night life is also just a few blocks away. ##### Rick ---