Title: Unoan traditional townhouse near Gion 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 # Unoan traditional townhouse near Gion Holiday home with kitchen, 9-minute walk to Kawaramachi Street ## Photo gallery for Unoan traditional townhouse near Gion ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - Unoan traditional townhouse near Gion (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35670000/35663200/35663155/11ce538a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Unoan traditional townhouse near Gion (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35670000/35663200/35663155/03f37fba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Unoan traditional townhouse near Gion (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35670000/35663200/35663155/13cda1cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Unoan traditional townhouse near Gion (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35670000/35663200/35663155/89b89728.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Unoan traditional townhouse near Gion (Kyoto)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35670000/35663200/35663155/19b24840.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Gion Corner and Kawaramachi Street, Unoan traditional townhouse near Gion provides a garden, laundry facilities and a hot tub. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6753 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space £136 26 Feb - 27 Feb ## 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. ### Unoan traditional townhouse near Gion Unoan is a 100-years old machiya that has been beautifully renovated into a luxurious accommodation for short stays. You can rent the whole house for more than one day, allowing you to fully relax and enjoy the experience. Unoan is across the street from Rokuharamitsuji Temple. Located in Higashiyama area where many of Kyoto's cultural heritage sites remain. Unoan is in an excellent location with easy access to popular sightseeing spots such as historical Gion area, Yasaka Shrine, Kiyomizudera Temple, Sanjusangendo Temple, and Fushimi Inari Shrine. The main shopping areas, department stores and the Pontocho dining and entertainment district are all within easy walking distance. You can also easily visit the World Heritage, Nijojo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple, Ginkakuji Temple and Shimogamo Shrine by train and bus. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - 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 - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Bicycles - Cycling nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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 Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities ### Property is also known as Unoan Traditional Gion Kyoto Unoan Traditional Townhouse Near Gion Kyoto Unoan Traditional Townhouse Near Gion Private vacation home ## About the area Gion, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, is home to this holiday home. Nishiki Market and Yasaka Shrine are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Shijo Street and Pontocho Alley. Kyoto Municipal Zoo and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking and 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%7C34.99652%2C135.77332&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OgBhfL6E5Fp9OOyoCMyZ72WoUqE=) Kyoto, Kyōto-fu ### What's nearby - ![Kenninji Temple featuring interior views, a temple or place of worship and religious elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501450/ed63e91f-0ce5-4e68-a366-ceaba8ba8c60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kenninji Temple 3 min walk \- 0.2 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 7 min walk \- 0.4 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 9 min walk \- 0.5 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 10 min walk \- 0.6 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 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles ### Getting around - Kiyomizu-gojo Station 8 min walk - Gojo Station 17 min walk - Osaka (ITM-Itami) 60 min drive ### Restaurants - cicon 4 min walk - KIMONO TEA CEREMONY MAIKOYA 2 min walk - 辨慶東山店 6 min walk - ラーメン藤 五条店 5 min walk - サガン 2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Unoan traditional townhouse near Gion pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Unoan traditional townhouse near Gion? ### What time is check-in at Unoan traditional townhouse near Gion? ### What time is check-out at Unoan traditional townhouse near Gion? ### Where is Unoan traditional townhouse near Gion located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Unoan traditional townhouse near Gion 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 33 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher S. 19 Jun 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute little machiya This was a nice break from hotels, staying in a cute historic property that fit my entire family. ##### Christopher S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew S. 18 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely lovely The house was exactly as pictured online. Great location, and Masaru was a friendly and gracious host. ##### Andrew S. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben S. 16 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An oasis of calm close to the heart of Kyoto Gion is a fascinating part of Kyoto, but with quite some tourism hustle and bustle these days - Onoan was a perfect and calm space to return to. The kind loan of the bikes meant we also had easy access to the other great locations such as Imperial Palace and Botanical Gardens. This was the perfect place to stay in Kyoto - thank you so much to our great hosts (and very friendly staff). ##### Ben S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie H. 29 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect! Exceeded my expectations! The host Masaru is very easy to correspond with and so very thoughtful in providing information that is useful and convenient for travellers new to the area. The house is lovely and we found the location perfect for us. Highly recommend and hope to return one day. ##### Melanie H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lise B. 19 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfection in Gion Compact, authentic, clean, beautiful designed renovation in quiet local Gion. Everything we needed: nothing more, nothing less. Guest manual is excellent. Including a flow chart for meal selection! And better directions to sights than Google! ##### Lise B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David B. 6 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderful stay We very much enjoyed our 3 night stay in Kyoto at Unoan. Masaru was so helpful in helping us find dinner reservations and specific shopping locations. He made our stay much more enjoyable than if we had to figure out such things on our own. The house was as described. The main room has tatami mats so you need to sit on the tatami floor while using it. There is a front room with table and chairs if you prefer that for eating meals. The bath and tub are nice to use and you have a view of the private garden while using them. ##### David B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cas C. 2 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A traditional Japanese stay We had a wonderful stay, what a way to immerse yourself into Japanese culture. A family of 6 with 2 people in each tatami mat rooms, the hosts made sure these mats on the floor were extra comfortable with clean soft bedding. We were all so comfortable for sleeping. The Bathroom is amazing, my dream to have a window out to a beautiful little garden while I have a bath. The home was just outside of the main area of Gion but only a 10/15min walk. Access to the home was easy with a code and one day we took the bikes to ride to the temples. Coffee machine was thoughtful and the washer/dryer was extremely helpful with a travelling family of 6\. We loved the traditional machiya stay for our time in Kyoto. It was small for a family of 6 from Australia but we made it work comfortably.. we have 3 teenagers and not one complaint!! One day we even came home to a little treat on the table from our hosts. Thank you and I hope to be back again :) ##### Cas C. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dominic K. 15 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything was just right Perfect place for our family of 4. ##### Dominic K. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danielle 5 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We loved our stay at the little house. The house had so much character and very comfortable to stay in. We loved the bath looking out to the courtyard garden. Very convenient location, I would love to come back again. ##### Danielle Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer H. 11 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic property and great management The location, amenities, and charm of this house make it a 10/10\. Additionally, the property managers are exceedingly helpful and available. ##### Jennifer H. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Asif 9 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Property is walking distance to the main Gion center. Very close to a grocery store and train station. ##### Asif Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simone 27 Jan 2019 #### We absolutely loved our stay in Kyoto. Masaru provided lots of handy information about the area and We absolutely loved our stay in Kyoto. Masaru provided lots of handy information about the area and he was quick to respond to questions that we had. The townhouse was stunning and we loved the mix of tradition and modern features. The heating worked really well over the colder nights and we felt very cosy. The townhouse is also situated in an amazing traditional part of Kyoto. ##### Simone Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Casey R. 4 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The only way to stay in Kyoto - authentic, comfortable and easy. We would give this property & host 6 stars if possible. Everything about the stay was outstanding. The host even helped us choose the best way to arrive from Osaka, not to mention the daily assistance/recommendations for food, sites, experiences. The property is quaint, with all the comforts of a modern home, but with so much more class. Easily fit our family of 5 with plenty of privacy. Simple access to public transportation and so close to many of the greatest Kyoto temple/old town destinations. Wonderful and would happily stay again. Thank you Masaru! ##### Casey R. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daisuke M. 27 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 友人、家族に勧めました!!! 台湾から家族がきて2泊しました。"京都を感じられる旅を"という勝手に設定したテーマで宿泊先を探していたところ、こちらの物件を見つけました。まさに、そういった旅ができたと満足度120%くらいです(笑)早速、Homeawayのこと、そしてマサルさんの物件のことも家族に紹介しました。オーナーさんも本当に人柄がよくやり取りも非常にスムーズでした。また機会があれば利用したいです。 ##### Daisuke M. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa L. 22 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wish I could have stayed longer! Love this property! Masaru-san was so helpful - great communication before, during, and after my stay. The garden and shower were so relaxing, the house is beautiful and comfortable, and the location is great! I wish I could have stayed longer but hope to come back again soon! ##### Teresa L. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen B. 14 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Incredible Townhouse in Kyoto! The townhouse was excellent! Such a wonderful location and so peaceful inside. We all relaxed as soon as we entered. Masaru has done an amazing job of organization and explanation of amenities within the rental as well as local guides and tips. We all wanted to stay forever. Thank you, thank you. ##### Kathleen B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neeja D. 16 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good location and wonderful host Cute house with good amenities. ##### Neeja D. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark L. 25 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautifully restored old geisha home We very much enjoyed using this home as our base while exploring Kyōto. Communication with Masaru was seamless and the house lovingly restored. The kitchen was a bit tight which wasn’t a problem since we only had breakfast and snacks there. It would be a bit of a challenge to prepare a full meal, but there are many restaurants nearby and walking distance to subway and bus. ##### Mark L. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin V. 22 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Kyoto property near Kiyomizudera Clean, cute, easy access, easy check in, two bedrooms upstairs with toilet upstairs and downstairs; shower/bath downstairs. Great coffee-maker and hot water pot for tea. Bikes for using! A compact and efficient house that worked perfectly for 4 adults. The host was super responsive and there were maps and tourist pamphlets at the house. Excellent stay! \*\*\*\*\*5stars ##### Robin V. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arielle 16 Aug 2018 #### This is the coolest houseI have stayed in Kyoto! There are bicycles available so you can also enjoy This is the coolest houseI have stayed in Kyoto! There are bicycles available so you can also enjoy a ride in the Gion town. It is so spacious for two of us with kitchen and washing machine. Masaru is super helpful and gave us instruction on how to get to his place from Tokyo. I would definitely stay here again when I visit Kyoto! ##### Arielle This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol 3 Aug 2018 #### We really liked this property! It has a lot of character. The owner provided lots of information We really liked this property! It has a lot of character. The owner provided lots of information about where things are and how to make our stay in Kyoto more comfortable. Thanks for letting us drop off our luggage before check-in time. And thank you for suggesting Sagan to eat at. We ate there twice! This was our favorite place to stay on our vacation and we would definitely come back here again. ##### Carol Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa 29 Jul 2018 #### Beautiful townhouse in a great location. Would definately stay at this property again. The owner Beautiful townhouse in a great location. Would definately stay at this property again. The owner takes pride in his property and has a detailed user guide to everything in his house as well as local restaurants and attractions. The user guide is written so non-Japanese speakers can understand everything which was greatly appreciated. The townhouse is welcoming, clean and very comfortable. Thank you for making our stay in Kyoto so wonderful. I wish we could have stayed longer!!!!!! ##### Melissa Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica 31 Jan 2018 #### Host was amazing! Very communicative, home was beautiful and had so many amazing resources and tips Host was amazing! Very communicative, home was beautiful and had so many amazing resources and tips for the area. ##### Jessica Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brent 31 Aug 2017 #### Lovely old home in quiet and traditional neighbourhood. Host provided a great orientation and lots Lovely old home in quiet and traditional neighbourhood. Host provided a great orientation and lots of helpful information including maps, sights to see, transit and restaurants. We loved our stay. ##### Brent Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra 22 Aug 2017 #### We had a wonderful time staying at the Unoan traditional townhouse, it was everything that was We had a wonderful time staying at the Unoan traditional townhouse, it was everything that was represented on the website. Masaru and his wife waited for us to arrive to give us information on places to visit and to eat. The townhouse was very clean and comfortable with modern conveniences and was very well situated to use as a homebase. My husband and I met 2 of our children at the Osaka airport and took the JR train to the Kyoto train station, about 1hour and 15 minutes. If you take the Shinkansen it cuts time down to 15 minutes. We took a cab to the townhouse which was only a 10 minute drive and cost 1000 yen. Since our son speaks Japanese he was our tour guide, I don't know if we would have seen half as much as we did without him, he knew how to navigate the train system well. We also used the 4 bikes to ride to some of the different temples so we were able to really experience the city. We visited Himeji Castle, Fushimi-Inari (The Red Gates) Temple, Sheridan Kinkaku, (The Golden Pavillion.) Another temple from the 8th century that used to host the kuydo archery. We took a day trip back to Osaka to do the Mario Go Kart riding for 2 hours thru the city, (which was a lot of fun), and then did a baseball game that same evening. We also attended an afternoon tea with a Maiko which was only a block away from the townhouse. We would have loved to do more, and we were busy for the 6 days that we were there. The home is air-conditioned, which was a huge relief since the temperatures were in the high 80's and the humidity 100%. All in all this was a great experience and we wouldn't hesitate to go back and stay at Masaru's townhouse again. The Jones family, Steamboat Springs, CO ##### Sandra Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017 ---