Title: Building 120 years old private house Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=10323&destination=Kyoto%2C+Kyoto+Prefecture%2C+Japan&selected=37102121&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Building 120 years old private house ## Photo gallery for Building 120 years old private house ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Building 120 years old private house (Minami-ku)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37110000/37102200/37102121/e825c67c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property video](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/9A1CB9973399C0715D59CB4C219CD018/ee0dbf4a-e01b-448b-9b62-161f1275fff8-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1080) ![Interior - Building 120 years old private house (Minami-ku)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37110000/37102200/37102121/42c3a89c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Building 120 years old private house (Minami-ku)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37110000/37102200/37102121/c6d6bc14.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Building 120 years old private house (Minami-ku)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37110000/37102200/37102121/54019656.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Kyoto Tower, Building 120 years old private house provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4355 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room - Outdoor space £159 13 Apr - 14 Apr ## 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. ### Building 120 years old private house It was renovated Kyomachiya 120 years ago, located 10 minutes on foot from Kyoto Station. We are receiving fire station and Kyoto city approval with motto of guest safety and security. It is a consecutive building tenement where lower class samurai and townspeople lived in the era of Samurai. Black pillar keeps things of that age as it is. There is a moat kotatsu in the living room and you can relax well. I sleep in bedding in a tatami room. Up to 3 people are the best, but you can prepare a futon for 4 people. There is a small back yard and you can see the garden over the shoji, raccoons and frogs are waiting for you. To Fushimi Inari Shrine, 5 minutes by JR from Kyoto station, 6 minutes walk to Toji (walking in the morning ...) 15 minutes by bus to Kiyomizu Temple, then on foot, Gion, Yasaka Shrine, Nishiki Market Kinkakuji It takes about 40 minutes by bus from Kyoto station and then you can go to Arashiyama sightseeing, trolley train Kintetsu train to Nara, a lot of deer, JR to Uji of tea, If you ride the bullet train, you can go sightseeing in Hiroshima, Itsukushima Shrine, ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Shoji (room divider) - Tatami (woven mat) flooring ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 355 square feet ## Similar properties ![Café](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10100000/10092200/10092132/fff6c7f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ebisu Ryokan Minami Ward - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room - Housekeeping 8.4 Very good 125 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-12&endDate=2026-04-13&selected=10092132&PinnedHotelID=10092132&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment (1st Floor) Non smoking | Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28920000/28912300/28912243/85fe8c3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kevin's Place Minami Ward - 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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 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 ### Property is also known as Building 120 Years old Private House Kyoto Building 120 Years old Private House Private vacation home Building 120 Years old Private House Private vacation home Kyoto ## About the area Minami Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, is home to this holiday home. Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Railway Museum 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%7C34.98286%2C135.75154&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9_s_ioSvCzQvG49RvJ4NizkvQVY=) Minami-ku, Kyoto-fu ### What's nearby - ![Wooden pagoda of Toji temple, Kyoto Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501461/6ad93e3c-8365-478a-908d-9c3dfaee001c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) To-ji Temple 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Umekoji Park](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 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Kyoto Station Building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10323/366b4fb2-c1f5-42c5-a370-d61382ca9b41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kyoto Station Building 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![京都タワー](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501464/27a9cd1d-97ad-4d05-b56a-c0b38fee1779.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kyoto Tower 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204513/6a79737b-3e27-46b8-956f-eaa24d1738e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kawaramachi Street 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles ### Getting around - Toji Station 6 min walk - Kujo Station 13 min walk - Osaka (ITM-Itami) 50 min drive ### Restaurants - 丸亀製麺 5 min walk - Starbucks 5 min walk - ハマムラ 6 min walk - Tony Roma's 6 min walk - コメダ珈琲店 5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Building 120 years old private house pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Building 120 years old private house? ### What time is check-in at Building 120 years old private house? ### What time is check-out at Building 120 years old private house? ### Where is Building 120 years old private house located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Building 120 years old private house 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 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tony Y. 5 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent experience with stay at Yui guesthouse My wife and I had a wonderful stay for 3 nights during our time in Kyoto. Mr. Yoneda reached out to me several days in advance of our arrival with check-in information along with photos to show clear directions from the train station to the house. He greeted us when we showed up, explained all that we needed to know about the house and ensured that all of our questions were answered. The accommodations in the home had what we were looking for in Kyoto: a traditional Japanese-style townhouse with tatami mats and Machiya wooden architecture that is prevalent in Kyoto along with modern comforts to make our stay comfortable and complete. The house is tucked away from the local street that provided privacy, peace and quiet. The house is also perfectly located just minutes walk from the Kyoto Station with all the public transportation connections we needed to all the sights we visited as well as the presence of nearby konbini and shopping mall. The nearby coin-operated laundromat was a welcome added bonus that we took advantage of. The house was clean and tidy and had more than enough space for my wife and I to enjoy. Our host also provided written instructions to make things clear on how to operate the home appliances. It had most of the conveniences expected in a modern Japanese home. Thank you Mr. Yoneda for your hospitality and for opening up your home during our visit in Kyoto. Our memories of Kyoto have certainly been enriched with our stay at the Yui guesthouse. ##### Tony Y. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ---