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Home in Higashiyama-ku
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 177 reviews

100-year-old Kyomachiya | Kyoto Station Taxi 6 minutes | Welcome with children & large groups | Switch | Great access to Osaka, Kiyomizu, Gion

100-year-old Kyoto townhouse | The perfect private accommodation for your trip to Kyoto This fully renovated accommodation is a Kyoto townhouse over 100 years old, located in the Shichijo area of Kyoto. This townhouse can accommodate up to 7 guests and is perfect for family trips and group stays. You can enjoy a "Kyoto stay that feels like living there", combining the beauty of traditional Japanese architecture with modern comfort. 🛌 Accommodation features ・ 3 bedrooms: Futon sets (please enquire), 3 single beds, 1 double bed and 2 futon sets to ensure a comfortable group stay. ・ Modern Japanese-style interior: Japanese-style decor featuring sliding doors and tatami mats, along with wooden furniture, gives a sense of Kyoto tradition. ・ Fully equipped: With a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen, you can stay for a long time with peace of mind. It's also convenient to cook for yourself or use the nearby coin-operated laundry! ・ Entertainment items: You can fully enjoy games and movies on the Nintendo Switch and TV. Please make this townhouse your home base for your memorable trip to Kyoto!

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Townhouse in Higashiyama-ku
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 159 reviews

Ran Shimizu-ya, a one-story Kyoto townhouse, 6 minutes walk from Shimizu Gojo Station, within walking distance of Shimizu Temple, Gion, Kenrin Temple, and Miyagawa Town

This is a renovated Kyomachi house near Gojo-zaka. A 100-year-old Kyomachi house has been transformed into a guest house where you can enjoy the atmosphere of the good old days. It is a luxurious natural material renovation that uses diatomaceous earth with deodorizing and humidity regulating effects, and unpolluted materials such as hinoki cypress and cedar, with attention to detail in the finish. The whole ceiling is covered with cypress, and the pillars, frames, and baseboards are also made of cypress, creating a space filled with the comfort of real natural materials and the scent of cypress. It is located in the Kiyomizu-dera Temple area, about 6 minutes on foot from Exit 4 of Kiyomizu-Gojō Station on the Keihan Line, near Kiyomizu-dera Temple, one of Kyoto's most famous tourist destinations. Tourist attractions such as Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Ken-in Temple, Yasaka Shrine, Rokubara Hachimangu Shrine, Miyagawa-cho, and Gion are within walking distance.

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Home in Higashiyama-ku
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 147 reviews

[Coi House] Spacious single-family house, 7 minutes walk from Kiyomizu Gojo Station

This 122 sqm [Carp House] is a converted 100-year-old Kyomachi house, spacious yet exquisite. The atrium of the house is a traditional Japanese courtyard, with a unique fish pond with a group of koi carp symbolizing good luck, a transparent courtyard and a picture of a step-by-step view will add a touch of harmony and tranquility to your journey. The entire house has three separate bedrooms, two fully functional private bathrooms (Toilets), a bathroom with a premium cedar bathtub, and an open kitchen where you can cook. The location is another highlight here. Located in the Higashiyama area of Kyoto, it is only a 7-minute walk to the Keihan Line "Shimizu Gojo", only one stop to Kyoto's busiest shopping center "Shijo Kawaramachi", and only a 5-minute walk to the Kamogawa River. Located in the historic area of Kyoto (Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto National Museum, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Sanjusangendo, etc.), it is easy to get around.

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A traditional Japanese townhouse exterior is shown, highlighting wooden frameworks and shoji screens. Warm light emanates from the entrance, creating a welcoming ambiance. Lush greenery surrounds the house, with a stone pathway leading to the entrance, ensuring a serene connection with nature.
Home in Higashiyama-ku
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 428 reviews

BEST GION LOCATION, LUXURY, QUIET VACATION RENTAL

Thank you for considering renting for your vacation our fully renovated traditional Kyoto Machiya. A few minutes from Gion Corner, in Kyoto's most popular area, our 90m2 Japanese townhouse has undergone extensive refurbishment by award-winning architects to combine absolute comfort, luxury, safety and tradition.We are FULLY LICENSED to operate as a short-term vacation rental, please book with confidence knowing that our house has passed the rigorous safety and comfort tests of the city of Kyoto.

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A cozy tatami room is highlighted by a low wooden coffee table at its center, featuring a simple vase with delicate flowers. Natural light filters softly through a nearby window, illuminating the warm tones of the room's walls.
Townhouse in Higashiyama-ku
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 131 reviews

Sloom Kyoto reclusive Machiya 10 min walk to Gion

Nestled south of Shijo and along the Kamo River, you’ll find the serene retreat—Sloom Kyoto in the historic Miyagawa-cho district, one of Kyoto's five hanamachi. This area, surrounding Japan's oldest Zen temple, Kennin-ji, is renowned for its rich connection to traditional performing arts. Amidst Kyoto's traditional heritage, blending architecture, cuisine, crafts, and Zen temples garden aesthetics, a tranquil place is here for you to rest and immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Kyoto.

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Townhouse in Shimogyo-ku
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 234 reviews

K's Villa Kamogawa - Excellent River View

K's Villa Kamogawa-an is an authentic Kyoto style wooden house located right beside the Kamo river only 3 mins walk from Shichijo station. Maximum 7 guests, Suitable for 2 - 5 guests Please ensure you select the correct number of guests when booking <Important> Please come to K's Villa Office (K's House Kyoto) to CHECK-IN before 20:30pm. ※Please do NOT go to K's Villa directly. ・If you arrive before 16:00, we can keep your luggage at K' s Villa Office(K's House Kyoto) anytime after 9:00am.

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A Japanese-style living room features natural wooden furniture and a soft beige color palette. Two comfortable chairs and a low table are positioned on a textured rug. Sliding doors reveal a glimpse of greenery from the garden, enhancing the serene ambiance.
Villa in Shimogyo-ku
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 935 reviews

kyoto villa soso (Near Kyoto station)

《May 2019 TV can be watched.》 It is located 15 minutes on foot from Kyoto station. It will be lent to a Kyoto townhouse style building. I put the finest furniture and the finest bed. You can also use wifi. The bath is about the size of two adults and uses Japanese cypress. It will be a very beautiful room just opened in January. Please try and stay at once. The location of the hotel is in a place where you can walk to downtown area of Kyoto and famous temples. It is a very convenient place.

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A serene open-air garden features carefully arranged stones and greenery, creating a peaceful retreat. Two large rocks are placed amidst small plants and moss, surrounded by a gravel pathway. Natural light illuminates the garden, enhancing the tranquil ambiance.
Townhouse in Higashiyama-ku
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 338 reviews

JIN - Cozy Spacious Machiya+UniqueGarden+FreeWIFI

Experience an unique atmosphere in Kyoto's Machiya house "Higashiyama JIN". This vertically long "Machiya" house, the genuine Kyoto wooden architecture offers you a wonderful stay. The attractive little garden "Tsuboniwa" (inner garden) is an oasis where you can feel peace and harmony after a long day in the city. The entire house is completely yours during your stay. We are very much looking forward to hosting you here. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions :)

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An entryway is presented with a minimalist design, featuring a large wooden door with vertical slats. A potted plant with green leaves and white flowers sits on a ledge beside a mirror, reflecting the serene ambiance of the space.
Home in Higashiyama-ku
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 296 reviews

【Muyusya】Traditional 2 story! Near Kiyomizu Temple

★ Free no limited pocket wifi for you during your stay. Traditional two story house for only one group! Kitchen and big living room on the first floor. 3 seperate bedrooms and 2 toliet and 2 shower and bathroom. Near kiyomizu temple 4 mins arrive gojo saka ! Near Kyoto National Museum 8 mins walk! Near Sanjyusangendo 9 mins walk! About 15 mins walk to Gion area. Kiyomizugojo station: 6 mins by walk (exit no.4 with eleavtor) Kyoto station: 9 mins by taxi about 800 yen.

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Townhouse in Higashiyama-ku
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 128 reviews

Kyoran【Seiga tei】 Kyoto Sta.8mins~Machiya

Keihan Railway Kiyomizugojyo:3-minute walk Gion area: 10-minute walk Kiyomizu area:10-minute walk 8 minutes by taxi to the house. ①JR - 1 hour 25 minutes by HARUKA > Kyoto Station ②JR-HARUKA 1 hour 25 minutes > Kyoto Station ③Transfer at Kyoto Station to JR Nara Line > Transfer at Tofukuji Station to Keihan > Kiyomizu-Gojo > Walk for about 3 minutes Equipped with air conditioning, full kitchens, underfloor heating, drum-type washer-dryers, and free Disney+ & Netflix.

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Townhouse in Higashiyama-ku
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 149 reviews

Kiyomizu Area | Machiya House | 6 Guests | Gion

TABITABI MITSU is a fully renovated 100-year-old Kyoto machiya near Rokuharamitsuji Temple. This private entire house offers a calm stay for one group per day. The entrance features historic stone paving once used for Kyoto’s streetcars. The flooring showcases traditional “Naguri” hand-carved textures. Enjoy a serene garden view and relax in the semi-open-air bath with a Shigaraki ceramic tub. Upstairs includes a tatami room and bedroom with refined design details.

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Villa in Shimogyo-ku
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 159 reviews

Guesthouse Hana – Reisen Villa

Reisen Villa is an authentic Kyomachiya with over 100 years of history. Fully renovated into a luxurious and functional guesthouse, Reisen Villa is the third guesthouse in our Hana Premium series of high-grade properties. We fully renovated an authentic Kyomachiya with over a century of history to welcome guests with a traditional exterior unique to Kyomachiya and a refined interior designed in the modern Japanese aesthetic.

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