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Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Terrace/patio
Spa

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 999 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Kyōto-shi, Kyōto
  • Place, Nijō Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Imperial Palace
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spacious Home Near Nijojo | Garden | Open-air Bath | Family & Group Friendly

✨Family with children & Group Friendly

✨Early Luggage Drop-off: Luggage storage available from noon on your check-in day

✨Luxury Bath: An open-air pottery bath with a view of a private Japanese garden;
A koyamaki wood bathtub provides healing and relaxing effects

✨Kitchen: Fully equipped with cookware and utensils

✨Free Baby Gear: cribs, high chairs, baths, and toilet seats on requests

Enjoy the "live like a local" experience in this beautiful house, where rich history meets modern comfort.

🏠 Traditional Machiya Style

Hosts up to 9 guests across two floors, featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 toilets, and 2 separate bathrooms for maximum convenience.

Heating and Cooling in every room and space.

First Floor:

Living & Dining: Relax in the lounge with a smart HDTV or enjoy meals together at the dining table. 📺

Fully Equipped Kitchen: Ready for home cooking with a rice cooker, toaster, microwave, and pots/pans. 🍳

Japanese Tea Room: A versatile space that can be used for traditional tea/leisure or as a bedroom for 2 guests. 🍵

Bathrooms & Laundry: 2 toilets and 2 bathrooms ensure no morning queues. The washing machine includes a drying function, with clear instructions. 👕

Second Floor :

Bedroom 1: Two thick, semi-double mattresses on tatami—perfect for a restful night. 😴

Bedroom 2: Three traditional Japanese futons for an authentic experience. 💤

Both rooms are completely separate with their own entrances for privacy. The stairs are equipped with handrails and are easy to climb🪜

📍 Prime Location & Sightseeing
Stay in the heart of history. You are steps away from Kyoto’s most iconic landmarks:

World Heritage Nijo Castle – 5 min walk 🏯

Kyoto International Manga Museum – 8 min walk 📚

Kyoto Imperial Palace – 12 min walk 🌸

🛒 Local Life & Shopping
Live like a local with everything you need right at your doorstep:

Daily Essentials: 3 mins to a supermarket, 24-hour convenience store, and bicycle rental. 🚲

Sanjo-kai Shotengai: 9 min walk to Kyoto’s oldest and longest shopping arcade. Explore a vibrant mix of traditional shops and trendy restaurants. 🛍️

🚉 Seamless Transportation
Getting around Kyoto is effortless with 3-way access (JR, Metro, and Bus):

Bus: 5 mins to Nijojomae stop (Direct lines #9, #12, #50, #101).

Metro: 6 mins to Tozai Line (Nijojomae Station) & 10 mins to Karasuma Line (Karasuma Oike).

JR Train: 16 mins to JR Nijo Station (Direct access to Arashiyama/Kyoto Station).

Amenities Provided
We’ve thought of everything so you can travel light:

✅ High-speed Wireless & Broadband Internet

✅ Iron & Hair Dryer

✅ Fresh Umbrellas for rainy days ☔

✅ Coffee & Tea
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Kyoto Gyoen National Garden. Features include a hot tub and laundry facilities. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 10 minutes by foot from Nijō Castle and a 2-minute drive from Shijo Street
This vacation home offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,066 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

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Spacious Home Near Nijojo | Garden | Open-air Bath | Family & Group Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erik D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience! Very clean and everything provided for a fantastic time for two weeks in Kyoto with four people.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home to visit

Beautiful home with a womderful host. Checkin packet is emailed before hand with thorough instructions in how to find it and places nearby to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky O., Elk Grove, United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home, perfect location

Loved staying in this beautiful home in the quaintest of neighborhoods. Walking distance to the train station, Nijo Castle, and Imperial Palace. Neighborhood was so peaceful and quiet. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

DAVID H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Honest review

The house was clean . The online photos were a mostly accurate representation of the facility. Rooms were large , mattresses were comfortable. The stairs were very steep and narrow making it somewhat difficult getting luggage up to rooms . Just going up/down you need to be careful due to steepness . I am 6 foot with 36 waist . Larger people might have some more troubles . The kitchen was well stocked allowing us to cook a nice meal. Eggs and toast for breakfast. Dining table nice size for eating, games ,etc. couch was comfortable, tv large and good picture. Need Netflix or other streaming options. Heated floors were nice . X2 separate toilets outside the shower/ sink area nice . Washer/ dryer nice to keep towels fresh . Tubs not really used . We were here in December so cold outside not allowing us to use second shower opening up into garden . Overall heating was good . We were allowed a late check in arriving after 8 . Location was good. Lots of walking to shrines / temples/ castle . Neighborhood was quiet. We used Uber and taxis for further away sights. Probably would have stayed closer to Gion district/ Kyoto station next time though these areas are very busy. Over all we were happy with the facility and area .
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great renovated Machiya style house

Showers are next to each other so not really very private for singles sharing accommodation. The only real issue for us. Families would be fine. Otherwise good value and location. Kyoto has an extra tax which started late 2018. 2400 JPY.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

Great stay and location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W., Georgia

Machiya in superb location

We were so pleased with this vacation rental. It is a remodeled updated machiya which has kept much of the character of a machiya but with modern conveniences. The neighborhood is within a few blocks from Nijo castle. There is easy public transportation nearby. There are many restaurants and coffee houses and grocery stores within walking distance. The house has a spacious entryway with ample room to sit and take your shoes off prior to entering the house. The first floor has a living room , dining area, galley kitchen. We cooked a full breakfast everyday and had all the pans, appliances, utensils needed. Both bathrooms are on the first floor. The tatami mat tea room we used as a bedroom on the first floor. It had sliding doors to close it off. Both other bedrooms are on the second floor and are traditional tatami mat rooms. We were a group of 5 adults and had plenty of space. The futon mattresses were comfortable. The a/c and WiFi worked well. The traditional furo bathtubs were a treat and one of them opened up into a private courtyard for an open air soak. There was an odd setup of the two shower/bathtub rooms in that to access one, you had to walk through the other shower room. This didn’t work well when two people wanted showers at the same time. There was a translucent door separating the two shower rooms. Water pressure was excellent and hot water plentiful. We also used the washer/dryer almost daily. In the end, we had a taste of true Japanese living and I highly recommend this house to anyone who wants the same experience. This is a five star property for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marloes V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pibajo

We loved the place although the bathroom was a bit narrow for 6 people to brush our teeth and wash our faces!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020