Kyoto Senraku - Beautifully Restored Machiya: Only 2 stops from Kyoto Station! - Kyoto

1 bedroomSleeps 440 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Kyoto

Shijo Street3 min walk
Nishiki Market10 min walk
Nijō Castle15 min walk
Kobe (UKB)87 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Kyoto Senraku - Beautifully Restored Machiya: Only 2 stops from Kyoto Station!

The complete renovation of Senraku House located in downtown Kyoto was done in 2011, and we have been upgrading the house since then. Now, modern convenience has been added to its history of the house. This small Traditional Japanese House is on a quiet lane-way in a very convenient area in Kyoto: 24HR convenience stores, 24HR supermarket, cafés, bakeries, IZAKAYA, restaurants, banks, department-stores, drug stores, a rent-a-cycle (bicycle-rental) shop, Sento (a type of traditional Japanese communal bath house), hospital, and everything you need are close by. Nijo Castle, Nishiki Market, and Shinkyogoku Shopping Arcade are within a short walking distance, and from the train station which is less than 10 minute walk away from the house, you can visit and see numerous historic sites in Kyoto: such as Kinkakuji (Golden Pavillion), Heian Shrine, Ginkaku-ji, Sanjusangendo, Kiyomizu Temple, Gion Geisha District, Yasaka Shrine, and Arashiyama.

Location! Location! Location!: Senraku House is located in Central Kyoto: Visiting beautiful historic sites in Kyoto is very easy from the house. You can even take a day trip to Nara, another old capital of Japan, to Ohara, an old nature reserved area with temples, hot springs and unique small shops, and to other cities like Osaka, Kobe from its prime location of Sen-Raku House.

Gion Festival: During the Gion Festival in July, one of the three major festivals of Japan, the House becomes part of the festivities. One of the prime locations of the Gion Festival is only a minute away.

Living in Kyoto!, not Visiting Kyoto!!: The house has well-appointed kitchen, laundry machine, high-speed internet connection with laptop computer, and 32 inch flat screen TV; so you can experience “Living in Kyoto” , not “Visiting Kyoto” at Sen-Raku House.

Keywords: Japanese House, Rental House, Kyoto Vacation Rental, Traditional House, House in Central Kyoto

Property manager

Rieko/Thomas

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

View Along the Shirakawa Canal Near Koto Inn, Kyoto.

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

There is a small park a few minutes walk away.

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

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

About the area

Kyoto

This holiday home is located in Central Kyoto, a neighbourhood in Kyoto. Nishiki Market and Nijō Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Shijo Street and Kawaramachi Street. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Railway Museum are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.

Kyoto

What's nearby

Shijo Street - 3 min walk
Nishiki Market - 10 min walk
Nijō Castle - 15 min walk
Kawaramachi Street - 17 min walk
Kyoto Tower - 3 min drive

Getting around

Karasuma Station - 8 min walk
Karasuma Oike Station - 11 min walk
Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

クロワ・ルース - 2 min walk
立呑雪洞 - 1 min walk
Pizzeria Osteria e.o.e - 1 min walk
AWOMB - 2 min walk
うめぞのCafe&Gallery - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Kyoto Senraku - Beautifully Restored Machiya: Only 2 stops from Kyoto Station! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kyoto Senraku - Beautifully Restored Machiya: Only 2 stops from Kyoto Station!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kyoto Senraku - Beautifully Restored Machiya: Only 2 stops from Kyoto Station!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kyoto Senraku - Beautifully Restored Machiya: Only 2 stops from Kyoto Station! located?

Located in Central Kyoto, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Shijo Street and Nishiki Market. Kawaramachi Street and Nijō Castle are also within 1 mile (2 km). Karasuma Station is 8 minutes by foot and Omiya Station is 9 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

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14 Aug 2011

Excellent appartment in Kyoto

When I rent this property for my stay at Kyoto I thought it would be a fine house in a good location. Not only was it very close to Karasuma Station where you have excellent transport links to Kyoto and other nearby cities but it was also very close to a very good and relatively cheap supermarket called Fresco. The house itself: It was excellent. It is a very charming traditional house with high standard technical facilities. The cooker, washing machine, air conditioner, laptop and the luxury bathroom are all of top notch quality. The house itself is very spacious. Not only is the main living area very comfortable for three people to stay in, but there is also a very large bedroom and large utility rooms. Even though the house is very close to large roads it is so quiet. The only sound you hear were a kind of insects like a cricket. The hostess was always very friendly and left excellent information behind in the house. Activities: There is loads to do both inside and outside of the city of Kyoto. Inside of Kyoto we have visited Nishiki Market which is a large farmers market as mentioned in the previous review. There is also a very large supermarket there which is owned by the Walmart company. We also had a lovely experience in the Iwatayama Monkey Park and we enjoyed our visit to Kinkaku-ji temple. We also enjoyed walking through the city and visiting Book-Off stores where used video games and manga are sold at very low prices (all in Japanese though). Outside of Kyoto we have enjoyed ourselves by going to Nara to visit the Deer Park and T?dai-ji temple which is the largest wooden building in the world and houses the world's largest bronze statue of the Buddha Vairocana. We have also visited Den Den Town in Osaka which is the place to be for buying very cheap retro video games and other otaku items. All in all it was a wonderful experienced and we loved out stay in Kyoto!

10/10 Excellent

Max H., Madison, WI

23 Jul 2019

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

Wonderful place in central Kyoto!

Fantastic place for a couple or small family to explore Kyoto! Rieko is a fantastic host.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

12 Oct 2018

Superb!

Beautifully appointed, very well located, charming and helpful owner. You couldn't ask for more! The stairs to second story are steep, so be apprised of that, but we didn't find them hard to navigate and we are both 70! Lovely touches, lovely neighborhood, a great place to stay while in Kyoto. And very quiet too! We'll definitely stay here next time we go to Kyoto.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Collin S.

25 Jun 2018

Senraku is the perfect place to stay in Kyoto.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Janina V.

19 Oct 2017

Amazing!

We have stayed at many vacation rentals and by far this one is at the top of our list. From its ambience to its location. Great neighborhood with the best bakery in Kyoto just right across the street and two wonderful restaurants just next door. Our hosts go above and beyond to accommodate and made our stay a truly beautiful experience, we are very grateful.

About the host

Hosted by Rieko/Thomas

I am from Toronto, Canada. 20 years ago I moved to Kyoto, Japan with my family. Having Japanese heritage but growing up very Canadian! I wanted to find out more about my Japanese culture and also expose our kids to it. Currently, I am teaching English to a diverse group of Japanese students. This allows me to see Japan though their eyes and also teach them about Canada and its culture. When I do get some free time, I like to walk along the Kamo River with my wife and kids. We as a family enjoy traveling around Japan and North America to teach our kids about other cultures. Kyoto is a wonder place to live, visit and raise kids. We would like many travelers to experience “Kyoto-Living”.