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Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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258, Zeniya-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8303
  • Place, Higashi Honganji Temple
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Futons

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Private Japanese Machiya Suite with Open-Air Bath & Zen Garden - SHU

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 3 Single Futons

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board

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  • Sleeps 5

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board

Private Japanese Machiya Suite With Open-Air Bath & Zen Garden - SHU

  • Sleeps 5

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About this property

Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho

This smoke-free guesthouse features free WiFi in public areas.
Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho offers 2 accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, bidets, and toilets with an electronic bidet.

This Kyoto guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards.

During your stay at Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho, you're just a quick walk from Higashi Honganji Temple. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas.
  • Free WiFi
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street
WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 4-star Kyoto guesthouse is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.
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

  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

Kiraku Kyoto Zeniyacho
Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho Kyoto
Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho Guesthouse
Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho Guesthouse Kyoto

Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are at this Machiya on our recent holiday to Kyoto. The host Yuki introduced the place to us and we got to make macha together. It was a lovely place to stay and the outdoor bath was really nice especially as it is winter time now. It is located near Kyoto station and Gojo station. We also had the traditional breakfast which was delicious. Overall we were glad we picked this place for our stay at Kyoto and would highly recommend it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The experience was excellent and unique, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing!!!! Loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic place to stay. Tina did a superb job showing us the room and was super nice and helpful. The ceremony was fantastic! The room was flawless, the baths were incredible and amenities were fantastic. I will be staying here again and I can’t recommend it enough. Thank you Tina!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a lovely break in the middle of our trip. The check in process was so thoughtful. Loved using both the indoor and outdoor baths. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Land O Lakes

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is easy to get to, but the beauty of the property is the property itself. The unit we were in was lovely and well cared for. The indoor and outdoor tubs were luxurious, the traditional breakfast was the perfect way to end our stay! Our hosts were lovely, welcoming, and thoughtful in the offering! We would highly recommend this ryokan!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a memorable stay in Kyoto. We would definitely recommend and return!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic accommodations! We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Machiya Zeniyacho. It was perfect for two couples. Spotless, with impeccable service and some really nice bonus surprises. Very responsive to our questions. The breakfast was delicious, as well. We'd stay here again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bao Ting

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay at this gorgeous property. Will stay again if in Kyoto.

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful! The staff were very attentive and helpful. They have thought of every detail and even checked in with us to make sure we had slept well and didn't need anything. Each room had temperature control and both fridges had a supply of complimentary beverages. We are traveling and staying several different accommodations, and this one is by far our favorite.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding Machiya in Kyoto

From the welcome matcha to the helpful tips for the area to the comforts of the accommodation this was our favorite place that we stayed during our trip to Japan. There were high-end appliances in the Machiya and both baths were perfect for relaxing after a long day of sightseeing in Kyoto. There was a train only 7 minutes away. We took this to access the Keifuku Randen Tram line to visit Arahiyama bamboo forest and monkey park. The monkey park was fun, but a long hike up a hill. We enjoyed Tantanmen Ebisu Emmachi for a quick cheap dinner of ramen and fried chicken within walking distance from the machiya. We also visited the Gion district.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Asha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This will be by far the best experience of staying at a property. It was clean, convinient and so beautifully maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

SEAN PAUL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beware - this house has rats. You won't be able to sleep because they will be scurrying through the walls 1ft from your head. This was supposed to be a ultra luxurious stay and accomodations were otherwise great but not dealing with a pest issue is a black flag against the host. Extremely unsatisfied.

10/10 Excellent

Dinh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worth every penny.

10/10 Excellent

Livio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredibly relaxing experience

We were greeted by someone who was very helpful in explaining the property to us, before serving us tea. The indoor and outdoor baths are simply incredible. Was able to read in the bath outside while it was even snowing, and it was amazingly comfortable. The space is very large especially for Japan, with two floors including two bedrooms ( they will put out cots for you if you need more than the king size bed there). Otherwise the second bedroom is a large empty room with padded flooring. There's also a living room with a TV and stocked fridge, and everything inside the fridge (Coke, water, juices, beer, Saki) was complimentary. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so much fun experiencing the entire home. Getting to enjoy the solitude of a private outdoor bath with a garden was a highlight. Each room had its own climate unit to customize temperature comfort. Beds were plush and warm. Fridge was well stocked with cold drinks. Property was clean and well decorated. Would stay here again, great place to stay with a group.

10/10 Excellent

Wei Yi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hassle check in, friendly staff, great amenities and entertainment system. We had a great time there. Aim to visit again soon :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022