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Renovated modern traditional house 5mins-walk from station "Uan/Sora"

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 990 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
  • Heian Shrine
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Sora: 1st Floor Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Sora: 1st Floor Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Sora: 2nd Floor Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Sora: 1st Fl. Bedroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Sora: 1st Fl. Bedroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Sora: 2nd Fl. Bedroom

Shower only

Sora: 2nd Fl. Bedroom

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Renovated modern traditional house 5mins-walk from station "Uan/Sora"

"Uan" is a charming cluster of 5 houses surrounding a quiet courtyard. This is one of the newly renovated modern traditional houses, "Uan/Sora". The house was built more than 100 years ago and recently renovated for a vacation home. The house still has an old atmosphere of Kyoto and provides the latest furnishings. It is fully furnished and all necessary appliances will be provided.

The Sora (空) House is a two-story house of 90 m2 and fully renovated in 2018. 3 bedrooms with the total of 9 beds and 3.5 bathrooms, this house is suitable for a large group. In the living room there is a table large enough for 10 people can have seats all together.

There is the full kitchen(cookware, dinnerware, seasonings, a microwave, a toaster oven, a rice cooker, a hot water kettle and more), washing machine/dryer, washing detergent, utilities, and home appliances. Of course, fresh bed/bath linen and toothbrush are provided.

On the first floor, there are two bedrooms. 3 single beds and 1 double bed in Bedroom 1, 2 single beds (can be pushed them together to make a double bed) in Bedroom 2. There is 1 double bed in Bedroom 3 upstairs. Bedroom 2 has an en-suite bathroom and Bedroom 3 has an en-suite shower. There is also another bathroom adjacent to Bedroom 1.

Located in 5 minutes walk from Higashiyama station in the Higashiyama area of Kyoto.

The Higashiyama area is considered the most Kyoto like place in Kyoto. If you are interested in temples, the most prestigious Zen temple in Japan called Nanzen-ji is near the house. Also, Heian shrine, Shoren-in, Chion-in and Yasaka shrine are within a 5-10 minute walk from the houses. You can also walk to Gion area to the downtown in Kyoto.

Property manager

Kei N
Premier Host

Languages

English, Japanese

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

About the area

Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, is home to this holiday home. Yasaka Shrine and Heian Shrine are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium or Kyoto Racecourse.
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Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto

What's nearby

  • Yasaka Shrine - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Heian Shrine - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gion Corner - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Nishiki Market - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Higashiyama Station - 6 min walk
  • Sanjo Station - 15 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ウェスティン都ホテル京都 エグゼクティブクラブ ラウンジ - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪東山和み館玄 –GEN– - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪洛空 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪お食事処明日香 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪峯嵐堂平安神宮店 - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Renovated modern traditional house 5mins-walk from station "Uan/Sora" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Renovated modern traditional house 5mins-walk from station "Uan/Sora"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renovated modern traditional house 5mins-walk from station "Uan/Sora"?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Renovated modern traditional house 5mins-walk from station "Uan/Sora" located?

Located in Higashiyama Ward, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Chion-in Temple, Yasaka Shrine and Heian Shrine. Shijo Street and Pontocho Alley are also within 1 mile (2 km). Higashiyama Station is 6 minutes by foot and Keage Station is 7 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Had a great stay for a few nights. Would definitely return and stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property - Great Location
My wife and our sons and wives (6 people total) enjoyed our stay in Kyoto. The apartment was very clean, conveniently located for shopping and subways, and the area was quiet for sleeping. I would definitely recommend this location for any group.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

yazmin s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing oasis!
Amazing! Calm, clean and very specious! The most beautiful stay during our 3 weeks trip in Japan. Host was very attentive and responsive. The neighborhood is very nice and easy access to transportation. We would return no doubt about that! Thank you for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, great location!
We had an amazing stay in Kyoto at this beautiful home! The location was perfect, the owners were very helpful with booking and recommendations, and super responsive with questions, check in, check out, etc! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home for Kyoto stay
This property was very nice and we enjoyed our stay here greatly. Our hosts were very friendly and gave us a good tour on arrival and provided plenty of advice about the surrounding area. They also responded very promptly to any msgs in the Stayz app. Property was very clean, easy to walk to/from the train and in a nice area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great choice
After being misled by some crafty photography in Tokyo, it was a relief to find this property as advertised: wholly renovated, sparkling clean, and spacious with a great kitchen. There is no living room per se, but the large kitchen table served as a fine community space, and the sleeping arrangements were top notch: 2 private bedrooms with their own bath, and a large room with a queen and 3 full beds, with a nearby bathroom. The proprietors were great --attentive and with excellent English. And the location was terrific, very near the museusm district, several temples, and pretty close to central Kyoto. We were absolutely satisfied, and can't recommend this property more highly.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kyoto
Loved staying at this property. I hope to be able to return some day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mari S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Perfect house that combined traditional with modern. We loved the location. It was so easy to communicate with the property manager and team. They were so kind when they greeted us and were happy to help. Would recommend this place for sure!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house and super nice hosts
Hosts were very helpful, meeting us on arrival and making us feel very welcome in their VRBO. Provided us with fast answers and advice on all or questions from how best to get from station to rental to great places to eat. Would recommend to all....great place to stay when in Kyoto!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time visitor from America
Host was very cordial and he and his associate explained all features of house during check-in. Location was excellent. Our visit to Kyoto was the highlight of our trip to Japan.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Our 3 night stay was just as described. Great, safe, quiet location for our family of 6. Very easy access for touring the bueatiful area of Kyoto. The owner and his assistant were very helpful and the communication was excellent. We HIGHLY recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay!
We had a group of 7 and this property was the perfect size for us. The host was very kind and kept up good communication throughout the process. Great area and a clean/comfortable environment. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kyoto Accommodation
This accommodation was excellent. Large and spacious, with two floors of living space. We were a large family, with three separate groups so it worked out well with three separate showers/toilets. The space has been recently renovated and has wonderful amenities. The host/management team were very responsive and attentive to all our needs. We would definitely recommend this accommodation to any potential guests.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kyoto stay
Your property was a welcome home away from home. It was very clean and comfortable. The neighborhood was very nice and quiet. The only problem we had was with the washing machine/dryer. It took many hours of drying for the clothes to dry. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding place! A must stay!
What a great place to stay!!! Instead of self check in, our hosts greeted us at the door. The entrance is lovely and the place itself was ideal for our family of 6. Kei N and her husband showed us around, went through the details of the place and even gave us a bottle of sake. Everything was fresh, clean and appeared in top condition. Plenty of bed options as well as bathrooms. Pictures are accurate and an easy walk to connect to wherever you are going.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
The home is exactly as pictured. The owner is a great communicator and host. The best part was that the home was equipped with a washer and dryer for our clothes! This was so helpful as we were traveling with our 3 month old daughter. Definitely recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

M b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great stay in quieter side of Kyoto
had a great time staying at this house. communication with host was excellent- they were very accommodating for check in when our train was delayed. House was as described, had 5 adults with pleanty of room for everyone. Nice having 3 bathrooms. Area is centrally located near public transport which makes getting around convenient. walkable area wirh shops, restaurants etc while area near house nice and quiet that uou forget you are in the middle of a city. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As promised
The listing was exactly what it said. The owner and his assistant were super helpful and explained the features of the home. We were able to do laundry, which was a great feature.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in an amazing location
A large group of friends and I had a wonderful stay in Kyoto here. Our host, Kei, was very communicative throughout the process, and made the check-in and check-out very easy. The location is perfect for exploring all of Kyoto’s shrines and temples, within walking distance to Gion, and very convenient to take public transportation everywhere else. The house itself was sparkling clean and very comfortable for our group of seven people. They took great care to provide translations for all of the appliances and good recommendations for local cafes and restaurants. We hope to stay here again when we come back to Kyoto!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hillary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could have not asked for a more perfect place
This was an amazing place. The host and his staff were kind, informative, incredibly responsive and just absolute pleasures to deal with. The property was clean, the beds very comfortable and it is amazing to have 3 bathrooms with showers for each room. The large table in the dining room was a great place for us to get together at the beginning and end of the day, and the location was perfect. The train station and a Lawsons that is open 24 hours are a short walk away. A lot of landmarks are close by and it is a great jumping off spot for many more. We could have not been more happy and satisfied with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home
Great location, walkable to local subway line, Gion, temples and stores. A bit hard to find initially but once we understood the area it was easy. The neighborhood is charming. Home is very clean and comfortable. Front door has a code which makes having a group really convenient, no keys to manage. Air conditioning was fantastic during some very hot days. Owners assistant was incredibly helpful. We wanted to see a firework festival and she was instrumental in getting the tickets for us. Overall I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, convenient, authentic
This was our first visit to Japan/Kyoto, and we wanted to choose a rental that had an authentic Japanese feel to it. This place did not disappoint. It was very nice to meet the property manager upon check-in, who was able to give us instructions on how to use the house. And the bonus bottle of sake from the host was a wonderful surprise, and just what we needed after a difficult day of travel. It was a tucked-away enclave, so we are happy that the property manager had good communication with us and gave good directions to find it. Our only complaint is that one of the bathrooms had a plumbing leak, but I have no doubt that the issue was addressed after we left. The property was otherwise in good maintenance and clean. We would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Great property in a terrific location in Kyoto. The owner and staff were very responsive to our needs. Accommodations were quiet and comfortable. Very nice! Plan to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kei N

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Hi. My name is Kei. I was born and raised in Kyoto. My family has lived here for more than 250 years. I renovated my houses and started B&B simply because it's very fantastic to meet new guests and to have conversations with them. As a genuine Kyotoite, it would be great if I can show you the core beauty of Kyoto.

Languages:

English, Japanese

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