Prime Location - Traditional Japanese Home Away From Home - Kyoto

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Kyoto-shi, Kyoto-fu

Kiyomizu Temple6 min walk
Yasaka Shrine13 min walk
Kawaramachi Street17 min walk
Kobe (UKB)94 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Japanese room

3 Double Futons

Western room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Prime Location - Traditional Japanese Home Away From Home

This charming and characteristic machiya townhouse is located on a quiet lane leading up to the Chawan-zaka approach to Kiyomizu Temple (an UNESCO World Heritage site), just minutes from the hustle and bustle of the busy souvenir shops and restaurants lining Ninnen-zaka and Sannen-zaka below the temple`s main gates.

The interior offers a harmonious combination of Japanese design and beautiful antiques with modern features such as hardwood floors with beautiful carpets and a tatami room with a comfortable couch.

Downstairs, there is well equipped full-sized kitchen. The dining area has a traditional Japanese antique "mizuya" cupboard and opens out on to a deck with a small Japanese garden beneath which flows a little stream from Kiyomizu temple. The sound of flowing stream, birds singing and the temple bells ringing give you much joy and set your mind at ease.

There is a Western-style toilet and a full Japanese-style bath downstairs. The two bedrooms are upstairs and get plenty of light. The large, high ceiling-ed Japanese-style tatami mat bedroom sleeps up to 3 people in single futons with extra mattresses to get a good night's sleep. Across the hall, the Western bedroom has a queen-sized bed which is cozy and comfortable.

The neighborhood in the Higashiyama district in which the house is located refers to Kyoto's eastern mountain range, and also the historic area which has been catering to tourists and pilgrims for centuries. Kiyomizu Temple is an especially popular destination for viewing the cherry blossoms and the autumn colors. Visit and explore a variety of temples, gardens, restaurants and coffee shops and the numerous shops selling traditional handicrafts and arts as you wander the steep and ancient back lanes paved with stone north to Yasaka Shrine (10 minutes) or Gion district (10 minutes) where the geisha ply their trade.

Easy access to Fushimi Inari shrine which is famous for its thousands of vermilion Torii gates.
From Kyoto Station, it’s 15 minutes by bus to the Gojo-zaka bus stop, a short walk from the house. Our delightful and charming house in Gion-Kiyomizu is perfectly located for enjoying the best the ancient city of Kyoto has to offer.

Keywords: Kyoto, machiya, traditional, townhouse, Kiyomizu temple, Gion

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Tsubara’s specially! Out Door Bath!!! You can heal your tiredness of the day!!!

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 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

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

About the area

Kyoto

Located in Kyoto, this holiday home is in the city centre. Nishiki Market and Sanjusangen-do Temple are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium or Kyoto Racecourse. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking and cycling nearby.

Kyoto-shi, Kyoto-fu

What's nearby

Kiyomizu Temple - 6 min walk
Yasaka Shrine - 13 min walk
Kawaramachi Street - 17 min walk
Pontocho Alley - 2 min drive
Nishiki Market - 4 min drive

Getting around

Gojo Station - 2 min drive
Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 12 min walk
Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

十六代権太夫 - 3 min walk
Loose Kyoto - 6 min walk
ゆば泉 - 2 min walk
京都勝牛清水五条坂店 - 3 min walk
スマイルバーガー清水寺店 - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Prime Location - Traditional Japanese Home Away From Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Prime Location - Traditional Japanese Home Away From Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Prime Location - Traditional Japanese Home Away From Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Prime Location - Traditional Japanese Home Away From Home located?

Located in Higashiyama Ward, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Kawai Kanjiro Memorial Museum and Kiyomizu Temple. Sanjusangen-do Temple and Yasaka Shrine are also within 15 minutes. Kiyomizu-gojo Station is 12 minutes by foot and Shichijo Station is 17 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Beate G., Swansea, United Kingdom

17 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Full of character

Wonderful traditional Japanese house in great location. Very quiet but for those who don't like bright bedrooms bring an eye mask! Like most Japanese houses there are no black out blinds.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adele P.

17 Nov 2018

Stay here to make your Japanese Adventure Complete......

We stayed in Acco's beautiful home for 6 nights 7-13 November 2018. Having stayed in what appeared to be similar accommodation just two streets away in 2014 this accommodation and location was so much better. I was expecting a similar (tiny) set up, however, I was so suprrised to find a whole house to enjoy (honestly in Japanese terms this home is spacious). Walls and floors in Japanese property are this so sleeping was difficult in 2014 but this time I slept like a baby!! Acco met us at the taxi stand near the house. The ride from Kyoto Station is just 20 mins making it easy with Acco's written instructions (in English and Japanese to give to the driver). Acco helped us with our bags and she is extremely helpful and so easy to talk to. In just 10 mins we were in the house located in a quiet back lane. The downstairs includes a generous sized kitchen/dining area, a toilet, a sink area, a utility room and a shower/bathroom. The bedrooms upstairs are tranquil and we woke up to the sound of birds and fell asleep to the sound of cicadas. The views at the back looking down the stream with the back of the Japanese homes make a fabulous photograph for your memories. The whole house Is truly Japanese with beautiful wooden floors (and ceilings), sliding fly screens, windows and Japanese paper screens making it very cool or very cosy depending on your preference. Acco explained the bus system in order for us to visit The Silver Pavilion/Philosopher's Path/Eikando Temple (in 2014 I crucified my knows walking all day to this area). The bus stop is just 10 mins away. We also used this bus to find Demachi-Yanagi Station so we could visit Mount Kurama (see the magnificent countryside views and use the funicular railway). On another day we walked to Gion Corner/Kamo River/Pontocho Alley/Nikshiki Market and used our final day to visit Shoren-in Temple for the day and evening illuminations. We are both vegetarians which, from the last visit, I know is extremely difficult in Japan (what may look vegetarian will have bits of meat, fish or oil oil within the food) so Acco helped us both locate restaurants (quite a few in the area and places we visited) plus help at the supermarket(s) and we made all our evening meals - Japanese style :-) She also gave us a written explanation to give to restaurants or shops (and this came in ultra handy in Tokyo too). Staying in this house, with Acco's support, made our holiday truly memorable. I'd stay here again in an instant.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Teruo F., UK

23 Aug 2018

Quaint traditional Japanese house, perfect stay for a small family

We stayed here for 4 nights during August as a family of 4, kids aged 9 & 13. The location is fantastic being walking distance to main cultural spots of interest, places to eat and convenience stores. A taxi rank is just down the road if you want to travel further afield. At the same time its on a quiet road behind the main street with no traffic. Finding the house is no problem if you follow Acco's clear instructions and recommendations. Acco was welcoming and provided plenty of useful information for our stay, excellent polite comms in the run up to our stay, fluently bilingual. The house is old style with compact amenities, tasteful and quaint furnishings with nice touches. It was very clean throughout. We had a simple meal once in the dining room but didn't cook in the kitchen at all, it had everything we needed though, lots of glasses, enough plates, etc. Typical for old style Japanese houses, the stairs are very steep which is OK going up, but precarious walking down and you have to be careful. Despite this, I did like languishing in the comfort of the upstairs tatami room with the sofas after a long day on my feet. We were grateful for the ample AC in every room as it was a particularly hot summer. The Japanese modern fitted bathroom was good and nice to use at the end of each day of hard sweating, with a spacious shower area and smart bath controls if you fancy a soak. Plenty of towels to use. We were also thankful to be able to make use of the washing machine. The toilet room is very compact, so you can't lean forward too far when getting on or off the 'throne' and I'm only 5'5'', but you come across this fairly often in Japan. I would have liked a simple latch to secure the door from the inside, we had to enforce a rule of calling or knocking before entering after a couple of toilet intrusion incidents! The bed and futon were comfy, though the bedding material was a tad scratchy and our daughter didn't want to use it. It wasn't so much of an issue for us due to it being the height of summer and so not requiring much cover. My son made good use of the wi-fi for his gaming laptop that he can't be without. So all in all, this house was good and comfortable enough and we had a pleasant stay. Recommended.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Helena S.

9 Jun 2018

Ideally-located, traditional-feeling, cosy, tranquil but with all mod cons

Acco’s property was the perfect base for our stay in Kyoto - easy access to Gion and to the station, and so to all other parts of the city. A stone’s throw from Kiyomizu-dera, but on a quiet side street. Acco met us at the nearby taxi rank, showed us to the house, explained everything we needed to know, and gave us loads of tips on places to visit, eat, shop at, etc. So friendly, helpful and welcoming. If we go back to Kyoto, this is where we’d want to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janik M., Geneva

28 Aug 2016

Very nice Japanese house

The house is very cosy (2 rooms, one standard and one Japanese room), clean and very well located near to Gion. The location is quiet. Acco was available before and during our stay. The file provided regarding the house was well detailed and our stay was very pleasant. We highly recommend this place during your stay at Kyoto.

About the host

Hosted by Acco

I love food, fashion, traveling and finding beauty in the nature. Living in Kyoto and always looking for inspiration.

Why they chose this property

What makes this property unique

*EXCELLENT LOCATION

-Very quiet and peaceful location, with a small stream running beneath the small garden on the deck, birds singing and temple bells ringing.

-Just a short walk to one of the most well restored and refined site.

-Very convenient area for sightseeing, eating out and enjoying cafes.