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Poem Box - Artistic and cozy house in Kyoto
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Reviews
8.0 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom2+ bathroomsSleeps 221 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Kyoto
- Kawaramachi Street7 min walk
- Kiyomizu Temple15 min walk
- Nishiki Market16 min walk
- Osaka (ITM-Itami)53 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
Poem Box - Artistic and cozy house in Kyoto
In the heart of the Gion district, this house was renovated by architect-designer Fumiko Kaneko and named "Poem Box".
This serene and cozy refuge, very well located, is ideal for enjoying the mix of modernity and tradition that characterizes Japan.
Description of the house
The house is in a single block (21m2): downstairs equipped kitchen, shower room and small dining area overlooking the adjoining garden.
A Japanese black tatami lounge, usually used for famous temples, completes the ground floor.
Warning! There is no washing machine in the house, but your House Angel can show you the closest coin laundry.
At the other end of the house is a comfortable living room equipped with a table and chairs overlooking the neighboring garden.
A mezzanine completes the house. It has a comfortable double futon
Access to the mezzanine is via a ladder, and this can be difficult for elderly and/or tall people. However, it is possible that someone sleeps on the ground floor. The ceiling height of the mezzanine is approximately one meter. Air conditioning is located on the mezzanine level.
The neighborhood
The house is very quiet, in the heart of a residential area and very close to all the tourist sites of the Gion district (Higashiyama district), famous for its geishas and its picturesque streets. The house is a 15-minute walk from the famous Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a UNESCO heritage site.
Nearby:
Supermarket: 5 minutes walk
Convenient store 7 eleven or Family Mart: 4 minutes walk
Restaurants: around twenty restaurants within 10 minutes on foot
Kiyomizu Gojo train station (direct to Osaka or Fushimi-Inari from 5 a.m. to midnight, every 10 minutes): 6 minutes on foot
Gojozaka bus stop (bus 202-206-207-80-86-58): 5 min walk
Kyoto Station: 30 minutes on foot or 15 minutes by bus
Kennin-ji Temple: 4 minutes on foot
Geisha Street Miyagawa-cho: 3 minutes on foot
Geisha Street Hanami koji: 8 minutes on foot
Yasaka Shrine: 15 minutes on foot
Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Ninnenzaka and Sannenzaka Street: 15 minutes on foot
Fushimi-Inari Temple: 45 minutes on foot or 19 minutes by train
Registration number
M260011687
This serene and cozy refuge, very well located, is ideal for enjoying the mix of modernity and tradition that characterizes Japan.
Description of the house
The house is in a single block (21m2): downstairs equipped kitchen, shower room and small dining area overlooking the adjoining garden.
A Japanese black tatami lounge, usually used for famous temples, completes the ground floor.
Warning! There is no washing machine in the house, but your House Angel can show you the closest coin laundry.
At the other end of the house is a comfortable living room equipped with a table and chairs overlooking the neighboring garden.
A mezzanine completes the house. It has a comfortable double futon
Access to the mezzanine is via a ladder, and this can be difficult for elderly and/or tall people. However, it is possible that someone sleeps on the ground floor. The ceiling height of the mezzanine is approximately one meter. Air conditioning is located on the mezzanine level.
The neighborhood
The house is very quiet, in the heart of a residential area and very close to all the tourist sites of the Gion district (Higashiyama district), famous for its geishas and its picturesque streets. The house is a 15-minute walk from the famous Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a UNESCO heritage site.
Nearby:
Supermarket: 5 minutes walk
Convenient store 7 eleven or Family Mart: 4 minutes walk
Restaurants: around twenty restaurants within 10 minutes on foot
Kiyomizu Gojo train station (direct to Osaka or Fushimi-Inari from 5 a.m. to midnight, every 10 minutes): 6 minutes on foot
Gojozaka bus stop (bus 202-206-207-80-86-58): 5 min walk
Kyoto Station: 30 minutes on foot or 15 minutes by bus
Kennin-ji Temple: 4 minutes on foot
Geisha Street Miyagawa-cho: 3 minutes on foot
Geisha Street Hanami koji: 8 minutes on foot
Yasaka Shrine: 15 minutes on foot
Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Ninnenzaka and Sannenzaka Street: 15 minutes on foot
Fushimi-Inari Temple: 45 minutes on foot or 19 minutes by train
Registration number
M260011687
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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
You need to know
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
Property Registration Number M260011687
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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. Shijo Street and Pontocho Alley are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Kyoto Municipal Zoo and Kyoto Aquarium are also worth visiting.
Kyoto
What's nearby
- Kawaramachi Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
- Yasaka Shrine - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Kiyomizu Temple - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Nishiki Market - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Kyoto Tower - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- 紬屋 - 3 min walk
- 辨慶東山店 - 3 min walk
- サガン - 4 min walk
- 五建外良屋本店 - 3 min walk
- 五条カフェ - 3 min walk
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Reviews
8.0
Very good
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Cleanliness
9.0/10
Check-in
9.0/10
Communication
9.0/10
Location
9.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Raegan L.
11 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Raegan L.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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