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# Nijo Sumire-an

Holiday home with kitchen, 8-minute walk to Nijō Castle 

## Photo gallery for Nijo Sumire-an

![Traditional House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished - Nijo Sumire-an (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14860000/14855300/14855222/bf7a342f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

![Traditional House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View | Living area | Flat-screen TV - Nijo Sumire-an (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14860000/14855300/14855222/e9e19f8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Traditional House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View | Garden - Nijo Sumire-an (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14860000/14855300/14855222/89dbd9ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Exterior - Nijo Sumire-an (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14860000/14855300/14855222/71458b8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Traditional House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished - Nijo Sumire-an (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14860000/14855300/14855222/b58fe70d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Located close to Nijō Castle and Nishiki Market, Nijo Sumire-an provides a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

8.0

Very good

### Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6904 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Outdoor space

## Add dates for prices

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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.

### Nijo Sumire-an

Holiday home with kitchen, 8-minute walk to Nijō Castle 

This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities, express check-out and a garden. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a private yard. Guests can enjoy a deep soaking tub, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop. 

Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers washers/dryers and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. 

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. 

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transport

- No on-site parking available

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Rice cooker

### Bedrooms

- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1 private bathroom
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower/bathtub combination
- Slippers
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Living room

### Entertainment

- Flat-screen TV

### Outdoor areas

- Garden
- Yard

### Laundry

- Laundry detergent
- Laundry facilities
- Washer/dryer

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### Services and conveniences

- Free bottled water
- Iron/ironing board
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Safe

### Location highlights

- In a historical district
- In the city centre
- Near a metro 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- 2 floors
- Garden
- Individual decor
- Individual furnishings
- No plastic coffee stirrers
- No plastic drinking straws
- No plastic soft drink bottles
- Recycling
- Reusable cups
- Reusable tableware
- Traditional architecture
- Water-efficient toilets

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM 

Contactless check-in and check-out are available 

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out 

Express check-out available

### Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: \[685-2 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216\] 

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you 

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 

### Access methods

Host will greet you

### 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 

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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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

Nijo Sumire-an House Kyoto

Nijo Sumire-an House

Nijo Sumire-an Kyoto

Nijo Sumire an

Nijo Sumire-an Kyoto

Nijo Sumire-an Private vacation home

Nijo Sumire-an Private vacation home Kyoto

## About the area

Located in Downtown Kyoto, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, this holiday home is near a metro station. Nijō Castle and Nishiki Market are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Yasaka Shrine and Kyoto Imperial Palace are two other places to visit that come recommended. [Visit our Kyoto travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto.dx6131486)

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172-8 Kajicho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-8267

### What's nearby

- ![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  
7 min walk \- 0.4 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  
9 min walk \- 0.5 miles
- ![Kyoto_NishikiMarket_6258971_08](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6258971/d4bf094c-024f-4052-bb81-54deb5ac7ecf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Nishiki Market  
14 min walk \- 0.8 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  
18 min walk \- 1.0 mile
- ![Ponto-cho is a Hanamachi district in Kyoto Japan. There are many geisha houses, traditional tea houses, historical architectures and riverbed style cuisine restaurants.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160578/6c8d0624-be8e-46f6-8151-e20f76f735e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Pontocho Alley  
6 min drive \- 1.4 miles

### Getting around

- Nijojo-mae Station  
5 min walk
- Omiya Station  
13 min walk
- Osaka (ITM-Itami)  
61 min drive

### Restaurants

- サイフォンコーヒー ボゴタ  
5 min walk
- ふくちあんラーメン  
4 min walk
- 煌力(ゴウリキ)担々麺専門店  
3 min walk
- here Kyoto  
4 min walk
- マスサンコーヒーショップ  
4 min walk

## Frequently asked questions

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## Nijo Sumire-an Reviews

## Reviews

### Very good

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.

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10 - Excellent

0

8 - Good

1

6 - Okay

0

4 - Poor

0

2 - Terrible

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### 10

Cleanliness

### 10

Location

### 6.0

Staff & service

### 10

Property conditions & facilities

## Reviews

### 8/10 Good

#### YUK KI, Hong Kong

4 Jun 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

#### Gorgeous stay

Good overall experience, except the checkin procedure is tricky. Beautiful house located at the centre of Kyoto. What else could you ask for? Okay maybe a bigger kettle...

##### YUK KI

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