10/10 Excellent
Charlie R.
1 Aug 2024
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Great base for 5 day visit to Kyoto
Charlie R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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Kyoka-an - Wonderful machiya with a nice small garden
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 465 sq m
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Explore the area
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
- Shijo Street3 min walk
- Nishiki Market8 min walk
- Nijō Castle17 min walk
- Osaka (ITM-Itami)54 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Kyoka-an - Wonderful machiya with a nice small garden
Kyoka-an, built during the Taisho period (1912-1926) nearly 100 years ago, is a Kyoto-style machiya house available for rent, located 7 minutes from the intersection of Shijo-Karasuma, in the center of the former imperial capital.
Description of the house
The first floor offers an authentic living space with a Japanese living/dining room, a fully equipped kitchen, a modern bathroom, a relaxation room and a superb Japanese garden that invites you to relax. This harmonious setting combines traditional charm with contemporary comfort, including a TV for your leisure time.
Upstairs, two separate bedrooms are available to suit your needs: one is furnished with two Western-style single beds, while the other offers an authentic Japanese experience with two comfortable futons. This layout guarantees a pleasant, immersive stay, perfect for discovering the spirit of Kyoto while enjoying all modern conveniences.
The neighborhood
Not only is Kyoka-an centrally located in Kyoto very close to the famous Nishiki market and great restaurants, it's located 10 min from Shijo station, central hub for subway lines in Kyoto. The subway line connect directly to JR Kyoto station in 5 minutes, making it very convenient to also explore
cities neighboring Kyoto such as Osaka,Nara.
Description of the house
The first floor offers an authentic living space with a Japanese living/dining room, a fully equipped kitchen, a modern bathroom, a relaxation room and a superb Japanese garden that invites you to relax. This harmonious setting combines traditional charm with contemporary comfort, including a TV for your leisure time.
Upstairs, two separate bedrooms are available to suit your needs: one is furnished with two Western-style single beds, while the other offers an authentic Japanese experience with two comfortable futons. This layout guarantees a pleasant, immersive stay, perfect for discovering the spirit of Kyoto while enjoying all modern conveniences.
The neighborhood
Not only is Kyoka-an centrally located in Kyoto very close to the famous Nishiki market and great restaurants, it's located 10 min from Shijo station, central hub for subway lines in Kyoto. The subway line connect directly to JR Kyoto station in 5 minutes, making it very convenient to also explore
cities neighboring Kyoto such as Osaka,Nara.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
Located in Kyoto, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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.
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
What's nearby
- Shijo Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Nishiki Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Kawaramachi Street - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
- Nijō Castle - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
- Kyoto Tower - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- 京串揚げ どうぞっ! - 3 min walk
- INDIA GATE - 2 min walk
- 膳處漢 ぽっちり 京都店 - 2 min walk
- 錦セアブラノ神 - 2 min walk
- 瓢斗京都店 - 3 min walk
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