Title: Kurodani - wonderful Kyoto machiya in a great district 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 chalet # Kurodani - wonderful Kyoto machiya in a great district ## Photo gallery for Kurodani - wonderful Kyoto machiya in a great district ![Exterior - Kurodani - wonderful Kyoto machiya in a great district (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83340000/83331000/83330956/7338d639.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Kurodani - wonderful Kyoto machiya in a great district (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83340000/83331000/83330956/c80512ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Kurodani - wonderful Kyoto machiya in a great district (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83340000/83331000/83330956/21433068.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Kurodani - wonderful Kyoto machiya in a great district (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83340000/83331000/83330956/9bae45e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Kurodani - wonderful Kyoto machiya in a great district (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83340000/83331000/83330956/4ce8adf8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In a tranquil Kyoto residential area, Kurodani house offers a serene retreat with traditional character and modern comforts. This 1928 machiya has been renovated to preserve its heritage while providing ample light and space, featuring an interior garden, tatami bedroom, western bedroom with en-suite restroom and views of the Japanese garden. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire chalet 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4980 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Kurodani - wonderful Kyoto machiya in a great district Kurodani house was built in 1928 on the slope of Yoshida hill at the heart of a tranquil Kyoto residential area. These picturesque streets have been used as a setting by various film companies. The full renovation, completed in 2022, has preserved the house's traditional character while adapting it to give more light and space than typical Kyoto houses. ## Description of the house On the ground floor there is the entrance, a tatami bedroom with two futons, a skylit corridor leading to the tsubo-niwa (Japanese interior garden) and a western bedroom with an en-suite restroom and view of the garden. At the other end of the corridor is the bathroom, changing room and another restroom. The bathroom is a wet cabin with shower and Japanese bath. Upstairs is a large open-plan area with exposed beams, modern kitchen, dining room and living room. This area, like the western bedroom and corridors downstairs has cypress-wood flooring. Glass doors open onto a spacious covered balcony. The kitchen is fully equipped with a fridge/freezer, electric stovetop, oven toaster and microwave, extensive work surface, and cutlery, tableware and glassware for four people. The house also has parking space for a small car in front. Only houses certified as traditional machiya can offer holiday rentals in this area, and Kurodani is one of the few that are licensed to do this. As part of the renovation, its foundations were also reinforced against earthquakes, and modern fire equipment were installed. Please note: owing to its wood construction, we are obliged to make this a strictly non-smoking house, both inside and on the balcony. ## The neighborhood The house is just a few meters from Yoshidayama Park and the captivating shrines nestled among its trees. Among them is the petit Takenaka Inari shrine, famous among Kyotoites for its cherry blossoms. A short stroll will take you along quiet lanes to Kurodani and Shinnyodo temples. Further on, Ginkakuji and the Philosopher's Path are a 20-minute walk away. Take another direction and you are soon among the bustling streets around Kyoto University with restaurants, izakayas and the monthly craft fair held at Chion-ji temple. The Heian Shrine is a 15-minute walk to the south. The post office and a public bath (sento) are close by. The nearest supermarket is a 10-minute walk. The last 50 meters of the approach to the house are up a steep hill, making it unsuitable for children's buggies or those with mobility problems. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 980 square feet ## Similar properties ![Courtyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24160000/24156300/24156281/0a9bfaca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Eigetsu Higashiyama Ward - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 21 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12&selected=24156281&PinnedHotelID=24156281&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100790000/100787200/100787154/fdb61503.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sanjoubou Sansou villa Higashiyama Ward - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews £214 additional charges may apply 26 Feb - 27 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=100787154&PinnedHotelID=100787154&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Hallway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19140000/19130400/19130392/d313c30f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SHIBASHI Umeyacho Higashiyama Ward - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 9.6 Exceptional 26 reviews £233 additional charges may apply 2 Mar - 3 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=19130392&PinnedHotelID=19130392&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101860000/101853300/101853222/d84acced.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Higashiyama Hills Newly opened | 1 minute walk f / Kyoto Kyōto Higashiyama Ward - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12&selected=101853222&PinnedHotelID=101853222&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12&selected=83330956&PinnedHotelID=83330956&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=83330956,24156281,100787154,19130392,101853222) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### 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 ### Rules Checkin 15:00-20:00 ### 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 Property Registration Number M260026835 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 382016 ## About the area Sakyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, is home to this chalet. Heian Shrine and Kyoto Imperial Palace are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. 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 Chalets in Kyoto](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Chalets.d6131486-aaChalets.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%7C35.02296%2C135.78429&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3TXc_6l2QcM9v_hzgNtqX-pUmOs=) Kyoto ### What's nearby - ![The clock tower of Kyoto University](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501465/65d7f6f3-a00b-4f7d-b77a-ba4bec299e7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kyoto University 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Kyoto, Japan - Philosopher's Walk, a hiking path famous for its cherry blossom (sakura)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076292/82ec81a0-1a3d-455c-ba65-90399f6663a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Philosopher's Path 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![Heian Shrine which includes a temple or place of worship, religious elements and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501447/ffd35df6-85c3-4b45-a515-01cfba43f265.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Heian Shrine 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 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Kyoto International Exhibition Hall 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles ### Getting around - Higashiyama Station 2 min drive - Jingu-marutamachi Station 20 min walk - Osaka (ITM-Itami) 64 min drive ### Restaurants - 喫茶ハチドリ 9 min walk - Tully's Coffee 9 min walk - カフェレストラン カンフォーラ 8 min walk - かふう 6 min walk - 中華そば みみお 4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kurodani - wonderful Kyoto machiya in a great district pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Kurodani - wonderful Kyoto machiya in a great district? ### What time is check-out at Kurodani - wonderful Kyoto machiya in a great district? ### Where is Kurodani - wonderful Kyoto machiya in a great district located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Kurodani - wonderful Kyoto machiya in a great district 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony N. 5 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kyoto Stayed here with friends to visit Kyoto. Is a beautiful house and great area for seeing shrines. Definitely in a bit of an uphill neighborhood though, so ordering Ubers can be challenging. Otherwise recommend for any travelers! ##### Anthony N. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlotte T. 29 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice neighborhood feeling We grew to really enjoy the Mt. Yoshida neighborhood as time went on. It does require more walking, and is on a hillside. Discovering the shrine complex and trails madeit worthwhile. The house itself is well maintained and comfortable. Would recommend. ##### Charlotte T. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ---