Prime Location - Traditional Japanese Home Away From Home - Kyoto

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Outdoor Space

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Kyoto-shi, Kyoto-fu

Kiyomizu Temple6 min walk
Yasaka Shrine13 min walk
Kawaramachi Street17 min walk
Kobe (UKB)94 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Japanese room

3 Double Futons

Western room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Prime Location - Traditional Japanese Home Away From Home

This charming and characteristic machiya townhouse is located on a quiet lane leading up to the Chawan-zaka approach to Kiyomizu Temple (an UNESCO World Heritage site), just minutes from the hustle and bustle of the busy souvenir shops and restaurants lining Ninnen-zaka and Sannen-zaka below the temple`s main gates.

The interior offers a harmonious combination of Japanese design and beautiful antiques with modern features such as hardwood floors with beautiful carpets and a tatami room with a comfortable couch.

Downstairs, there is well equipped full-sized kitchen. The dining area has a traditional Japanese antique "mizuya" cupboard and opens out on to a deck with a small Japanese garden beneath which flows a little stream from Kiyomizu temple. The sound of flowing stream, birds singing and the temple bells ringing give you much joy and set your mind at ease.

There is a Western-style toilet and a full Japanese-style bath downstairs. The two bedrooms are upstairs and get plenty of light. The large, high ceiling-ed Japanese-style tatami mat bedroom sleeps up to 3 people in single futons with extra mattresses to get a good night's sleep. Across the hall, the Western bedroom has a queen-sized bed which is cozy and comfortable.

The neighborhood in the Higashiyama district in which the house is located refers to Kyoto's eastern mountain range, and also the historic area which has been catering to tourists and pilgrims for centuries. Kiyomizu Temple is an especially popular destination for viewing the cherry blossoms and the autumn colors. Visit and explore a variety of temples, gardens, restaurants and coffee shops and the numerous shops selling traditional handicrafts and arts as you wander the steep and ancient back lanes paved with stone north to Yasaka Shrine (10 minutes) or Gion district (10 minutes) where the geisha ply their trade.

Easy access to Fushimi Inari shrine which is famous for its thousands of vermilion Torii gates.
From Kyoto Station, it’s 15 minutes by bus to the Gojo-zaka bus stop, a short walk from the house. Our delightful and charming house in Gion-Kiyomizu is perfectly located for enjoying the best the ancient city of Kyoto has to offer.

Keywords: Kyoto, machiya, traditional, townhouse, Kiyomizu temple, Gion

Property manager

Acco

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Tsubara’s specially! Out Door Bath!!! You can heal your tiredness of the day!!!

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Located in Kyoto, this vacation home is in the city center. Nishiki Market and Sanjusangen-do Temple are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium or Kyoto Racecourse. Take time off to check out the health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking and cycling nearby.

Kyoto-shi, Kyoto-fu

What's nearby

Kiyomizu Temple - 6 min walk
Yasaka Shrine - 13 min walk
Kawaramachi Street - 17 min walk
Kyoto Tower - 4 min drive
Nishiki Market - 4 min drive

Getting around

Gojo Station - 2 min drive
Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 12 min walk
Itami Airport (ITM) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

十六代権太夫 - 3 min walk
Loose Kyoto - 6 min walk
ゆば泉 - 2 min walk
京都勝牛清水五条坂店 - 3 min walk
スマイルバーガー清水寺店 - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Prime Location - Traditional Japanese Home Away From Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Prime Location - Traditional Japanese Home Away From Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Prime Location - Traditional Japanese Home Away From Home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Prime Location - Traditional Japanese Home Away From Home located?

Located in Higashiyama Ward, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Kawai Kanjiro Memorial Museum and Kiyomizu Temple. Sanjusangen-do Temple and Yasaka Shrine are also within 15 minutes. Kiyomizu-gojo Station is 12 minutes by foot and Shichijo Station is 17 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Matt A.

Apr 12, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The house was great. Has a cool old style with all the modern amenities you need. Location is awesome. Host Acco is very friendly and helpful. I would stay again

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Dec 4, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traditional charm, location and comfort

We had a wonderful two week stay in November in this charming, well located and very comfortable house. Everything written in previous reviews is true. The house is very well appointed with Japanese decor but Western comforts, full kitchen (with generous provisions) and dining area, a washer and dryer, a good bed and comfortable futons, effective heating in every room and plentiful hot water. The location is ideal, being in a very quiet small street, but within easy walking distance to many temples and gardens, supermarket, cafes and restaurants. Gion is an easy 15 minute walk through the quiet back streets. The bus to the CBD is 5 minutes walk at the end of the street and in 15 minutes you can be in the centre with all the department stores. There is also a taxi rank at the end of the street which we used for an easy departure with suitcases to Kyoto station, again only 10-15 drive away. Acco is a one of the best hosts we have encountered in many years of travel. She makes settling in very easy with very clear instructions for arrival, colour coded instructions for operations throughout the house and a personal tour of the house to understand stoves, air conditions etc. Nothing was too much trouble and she was immediately responsive and comprehensive in responding to our requests for information on everything from the sights to the best shops for gifts. We can’t thank Acco enough for making us feel so welcome and helping to make our stay in Kyoto so memorable.

Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert E J.

Nov 6, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A real find in Kyoto

The house location is very convenient but on a quiet street. It is generously supplied with dishware, kitchenware, cooking oil, soy sauce, etc. The Japanese and western style mix works very well. Typical of many Japanese homes the stair to the second floor is quite steep but there is a good, strong handrail. The owner was extremely responsive and provides very helpful instructions with photos on the house and its appliances. We really enjoyed our stay which was a nice change from staying in hotels

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

mai o., Miami, FL, USA

Aug 9, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location, Essence of Kyoto captured

We adored the lovely historical house with all the modern amenities a family with 3kids would need! Location was perfect - on the way up the hill to Kiyomizu-dera, surrounded by tons of little adorable souvenir shops and cafes and history!! There are also many smaller shrines and beautiful, serene gardens all within walking distance where one can explore all week long. Even if it was 95°F+ all week, we still were able to walk everywhere, even to Yasaka-Jinja, the Kamogawa river, Nishiki Market, no problem. The house had great AC for the hot days, and a life-saving washer/dryer (a Dryer?! Unheard of in Japan!). We loved the area, and the kids loved going up and down the steep, Machiya-esque staircase and rooms, sleeping in futons and opening the shoji doors. Every detail was thought through, and Ms. Acco left clear instructions in each room (even sent an email beforehand), and left beautiful, elegant decorations all throughout the house. In every corner, a touch of Kyoto was found in her house. Thank you for letting us stay at your beautiful home for almost 2 weeks! We’d love to come back again in the near future (maybe when it’s much cooler).

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alvin A.

Jul 27, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Space in Kyoto

We are a family of four with two teen daughters and we loved our 7-day stay at Acco's home. First off, Acco is a consummate professional and gracious host. From her consistent & speedy responses to her detailed and color-coded instructions to her personal tour of her home, her 15 years of doing this - and doing it with grace - is abundantly clear. She made us all feel welcome to Kyoto! Her home is located in a quiet tucked away road next to Sannezaka and down the road from Kiyomizu-dera Temple - both a 5-10 min walk. So, you are in the midst of key tourist sites but can quickly find respite from the crowds. To get to other sites in Kyoto, we used the bus (Gojozaka busstop) since that was closest (5-7 minute walk) and we were able to access all the sites we wanted quite easily. We went during Gion Matsuri and that was easily accessible by bus as well. Subway was too far to walk to during the July heat. The home itself was impeccable and it is clear that Acco has invested energy and thought into making this a home. Especially being on the road for a month, her home allowed us to spread out and have their own private space and decompress. Bed & futons were great. All rooms had AC to easily beat the July heat. Kitchen and dining room gave us a communal space and the well stocked kitchen allowed us to cook all our breakfasts and a few dinners quite easily. Combo washer/dryer was a treat and the only one I've seen that truly dries clothes. Overall, we'd come back in a heartbeat!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Acco

I love food, fashion, traveling and finding beauty in the nature. Living in Kyoto and always looking for inspiration.

Why they chose this property

What makes this property unique

*EXCELLENT LOCATION

-Very quiet and peaceful location, with a small stream running beneath the small garden on the deck, birds singing and temple bells ringing.

-Just a short walk to one of the most well restored and refined site.

-Very convenient area for sightseeing, eating out and enjoying cafes.