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≪Kiyomizu&Gion area≫ "Kiyomizu Bettei" Family and baby friendly, #Machiya

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Kyoto, Kyoto
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Gion Corner
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪9 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Japanese tatami bedroom 2

4 Single Futons

Japanese tatami bedroom 2F2

2 Single Futons

Western bedroom 1F

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1F

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2F

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

≪Kiyomizu&Gion area≫ "Kiyomizu Bettei" Family and baby friendly, #Machiya

Hello, everyone. We are Miyabi team and all staffs are Japanese.
We love to support our guests' travel.
If you want to know local information, please feel free to ask us!
We can also recommend local information and restaurants for you!

What we did as our hospitality for our guests.
・Meeting up with our guests at the house
・Send a information of events
・Making reservations of restaurants
・Making reservations of tickets of Geisha shows, Miyako Odori
・Applying tickets of SAIHOJI ( Kokedera : Moss temple )
・Helping our guests' travel plan before they arrive
・Taking our guests to the doctors
・Sending information of Typhoon and disaster information in advance
・Providing baby items ( Baby items are free： high chair, baby plates, baby potty and baby bath. ) We can prepare a baby cot for under 1 year old!
※Please contact us in advance if you need them.
・Sending stuffs our guests left
・Sending airmail with pictures
・Sending snacks which our guests asked us to send. ( Ex, One of our guests enjoyed Kyoto snacks and they sent us a e-mail that they want to eat the same snacks again for kid's birthday. )

We would like to be the best host for you!

Kyoto is famous for having been the ancient capital of Japan, dating back over 1200 years. The sheer beauty of the temples, shrines, gardens and culture imbued within, makes Kyoto one of the most revered places in the world.
Kiyomizu Bettei is one unit of Kyo Machiya Miyabi in Kiyomizu area, a big Kyoto traditional house.
Kiyomizu Bettei is being meticulously preserved with the traditional techniques that have been handed down over the centuries. While sticking to tradition is important for the architect, updating the facilities, such as a nice bathroom, high-tech toilet, kitchen, heating floor, air condition , wifi, are just as important to meet the present day needs of our selective clientele. The delicate balance between 'old and new' is what sets this apart.
You can see the large courtyard from the living room.

Kiyomizu Bettei is at the foot of Kiyomizu Temple, which has been designated a World Cultural Heritage, and is very convenient for visiting by walking distance many others famous temples, shrines, downtown, and Gion, the most famous Geisha district!

Enjoy Kyoto and the distinctive features of the local townhomes by staying in a real Machiya, feeling the natural way of living and the change of seasons which distinguishes Kyoto 's culture and its people.

City buses or rental bikes can take you to most famous sites in Kyoto within 30 minutes.

Please see our other 3 listings in the nearest place:Shofu-an VRBO#438156 & Bairin-an VRBO#438160
In Sanjo-Kamanza area other 2 listings: Shimoza-an VRBO#514790 & Kamiza-an VRBO#514588
In Aneyakoji area other 2 listings: Kaede VRBO#1077968 & Satsuki VRBO#1077956
kaede and Satsuki are rented as a whole house #1275901

Kyoto is waiting for you!

RATES:
Payments are charged in Japanese Yen.
US$ rates for reference only.
※ When you check in, please pay accommodation tax of Kyoto government.
This accommodation tax is not included in rental cost of the house.
Please pay by cash. The tax fee is depends on how much you payed for your rental cost.
If your rental cost is under 20000 JPY per person per night, the tax is 200 JPY per person per night.
(EX) If you are 3 people and you stay 3 nights, the accommodation tax will be
200 JPY × 3 people × 3 nights = 1800 JPY
If your rental cost is 20000 JPY to 49,999 JPY per person per night, the tax is 500 JPY per person per night.
(EX) If you are 2 people and you stay 2 nights, the accommodation tax will be
500 JPY × 2 people × 2 nights = 2000 JPY

⇒ [Accommodation Tax Change Notice]
Accommodation tax will change for stays after March 1, 2026
Accommodation Rates (per person per night): Less than 6,000 yen: 200 yen
Accommodation Rates (per person per night): 6,000 yen or more but less than 20,000 yen: 400 yen
Accommodation Rates (per person per night): 20,000 yen or more but less than 50,000 yen: 1,000 yen

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This listing is new on VRBO, that is why we do not have many reviews here yet.
There are some reviews we got from other website.
Please check them for your reference.

#1
This home was perfect for our family of 8. The futons were incredibly comfortable to sleep on and the bathrooms were great. It was in a very convenient location, which allowed us to explore all over the city. The convenience store is just a block away and a larger grocery store is about 3 blocks away, a very easy walk. The house was very nice and a good mix of amenities in a more traditional style home. Also, a nice touch for cold days/nights is that the floors are heated. The hosts are very attentive, and even provided directions to show the taxi from Kyoto Station, which were very helpful. We we completely satisfied and very comfortable here!

#2
Beautiful home design in a perfect location at the base of kiomizu temple. Tatami mats were surprisingly comfortable to sleep on and improved our japan experience! Easy walk out of the door to visit tons of temples and easy to catch the bus to Kyoto train station. Lots of restaurants and convenience stores just steps away. Owners were very responsive and helpful! They provide maps and have books of local sights of interest which are very helpful!

#3
The house was very nice and clean, everything are new for us to use and the services provided were excellent as well. Hope that I can come again soon!

※When the stay is shorter than 2 nights as requested Yen 5.000 is added on the total amount for extra fees.
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※Non smoking
※Check in time is 4 PM - 8 PM
(Leaving luggage before check in time (after 11:30 am) is available, please feel free to ask us if you need it.)

If you arrive later than 8pm, please let us know.

We are not always at the house, please kindly let us know your arrival time in advance.
We will wait for you at the house.
※Please let us know the number of people correctly.
If the number of people is different from the number you actually book with, we will charge you extra.
Person not registered for accommodation must refrain from staying overnight in the room.

Please feel free to ask to us for any questions.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Check-in must be done by 20:00. Check-in is not possible at a later time.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Kyoto

Located in Kyoto, this holiday home is in the city centre. Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street 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 Gyoen National Garden are also worth visiting.
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Kyoto, Kyoto

What's nearby

  • Hokanji Temple - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gion Corner - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 13 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 20 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪油そば ねこまた - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Loose Kyoto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Local Sake and Beer Stand 336 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ICHiMARU5 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪京都勝牛清水五条坂店 - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is ≪Kiyomizu&Gion area≫ "Kiyomizu Bettei" Family and baby friendly, #Machiya pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at ≪Kiyomizu&Gion area≫ "Kiyomizu Bettei" Family and baby friendly, #Machiya?

As of 5 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ≪Kiyomizu&Gion area≫ "Kiyomizu Bettei" Family and baby friendly, #Machiya on 7 September 2026 start from NZ$922, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at ≪Kiyomizu&Gion area≫ "Kiyomizu Bettei" Family and baby friendly, #Machiya?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at ≪Kiyomizu&Gion area≫ "Kiyomizu Bettei" Family and baby friendly, #Machiya?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ≪Kiyomizu&Gion area≫ "Kiyomizu Bettei" Family and baby friendly, #Machiya?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ≪Kiyomizu&Gion area≫ "Kiyomizu Bettei" Family and baby friendly, #Machiya located?

Located in Higashiyama Ward, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Three-Year Slope, Kiyomizu Temple and Yasaka Shrine. Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street are also within 1 mile (2 km). Higashiyama Station is 20 minutes by foot and Sanjo Keihan Station is 21 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garrett H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place. Convenient location; walking distance to everything! It was simple to check-in, and 2 people greeted us at arrival and explained everything about our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great place to stay for a small group or family. Conveniently located and hosts were easy to contact and very accommodating. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very kind hosts who went above and beyond to help us with shipping our luggage around Japan! The property was beautiful and well cared for.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

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

A few days out in Kyoto

Check-in process was great, house was immaculate and in such a nice location - we all really enjoyed our stay here
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

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

Helpful manager, great house, super location

Tucked away and quiet, but with good walking access to the city. House was well apppointed and comfortable. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric A B.

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

Great location

Walkable to many things. Also surprisingly quiet in a good way.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trent G.

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

The customer service was excellent and feedback from staff was very quick and helpful.

Modern Japanese style house, very clean. Small neighborhood. Very close to Kiyonizu and the surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John U.

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

Hidden Gem near Kiyomizu-dera

The whole process was seamless. The owners were very responsive and helpful. It was a great location to sample Kyoto!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sammy c.

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

Beautiful home

Beautiful home. Great location. Pricely, but well worth it. We had difficult in finding the house. More detailed instruction, a map, and picture will be helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stewart B.

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

Clean and good location

Our family of 8 really enjoyed the stay. There are many things to like about this home. To be clear, the “barbecue grill” is a tiny cooking drawer in the stove (not an outdoor grill) and the outdoor space is rock garden (not a usable area for the family) as a zen visual area. Overall we would consider staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

San T.

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

Kyoto stay

We had a wonderful time in Kyoto despite train delay due to typhoon! Our host was very easy to communicate with. The house was perfect for 3 couples . Clean . Location to restaurants and sightseeing perfect! Getting Uber rides also very easy! We wished we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ing

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

Perfect spot for our Kyoto stay

On our recent Japan trip (Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka), we chose this VRBO spot for the Kyoto segment. The other cities were in 5 star hotle properties (Intercontinental and Conrad). Unlike the hotel, this place added to the authentic feel of a quaint Japanese residential neighbourhood situated close to the main attractions without behind inside the hustle/bustle areas. Our party had 7 people and his spot accomodated all of us comfortably. I would recommend this place without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

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

This home was in the perfect location and had all the amenities a group would need.

I was a little hesitant as this is the first time I have traveled to Kyoto. Truly the home sits less than five walking minutes to several of the places one would want to see on a first visit. Out of the way, safe, quiet, clean, brand new, easily accessible to all types of transit and easy to check into. I would highly recommend it to anyone with a group of 5 or more.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver F.

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

Lovely House

Everything was great. Easy check in. Clean. Lots of space. It's a traditional Japanese residence in a typical residential neighborhood. So it's all beautiful and feels authentic - down a tiny little alley - because that's what Japan is. It's accessible by a couple of bus lines that are pretty frequent but they are busses and often crowded. That's about the only downside.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was beautiful and very cultural of Kyoto. Lots of local shops and restaurants within walking distance. The house is right down the street from the famous Ninenzaka and a short walk from the Kiyomizu Temple. The staff was also very friendly and accommodating. I needed a ticket printed out and they were very quick in printing it out and delivering it to the house. I would highly recommend this place and would definitely stay again. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Perfect accommodations for a family of 5

My wife and I and 3 adult kids enjoyed staying at Kyo Machiya. It's a very traditional Japanese house with Tatami mats in the bedrooms and futons on the floors of the (2) 2nd floor bedrooms. The house is very clean, modern furnishings and in a great location for visiting Kyoto. Only recommendation would be to provide a larger coach somewhere on the 1st floor for relaxing at the end of the day, but we were so tired after walking all day that this was not a problem for us. We will definitely stay at this house the next time we are in Kyoto.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

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

Peaceful, convenient. Just plain perfection.

From online booking to check in it went very smooth. I was a bit nervous as it was my first international booking (from USA). Only issue we had was on our part and our google map - had us 2 doors down. Host graciously came to our rescue. House was clean, up to date. Host made sure we knew how to use everything. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

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

Great location, comfortable stay.

This home was spotless, well suited for a family of 4 and in a great location for exploring Kyoto. The hosts were very helpful w booking taxis and dinner reservations. You can walk to many Kyoto sites within 30 minutes or less. Getting out early is highly recommended to avoid massive crowds, this house is very well suited for that. The house itself is simple yet beautiful. It was our first time in Japan so a few things surprised us but we got used to them very quickly and in fact even enjoyed the "minimalism" after a couple of days (no couch, single beds, one pillow per bed etc.). Overall a great stay in a quiet and clean house with comfortable beds in a 10 out of 10 location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melody M.

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

Incredible stay at a beautiful machiya

The host(s) of this Vrbo were extremely helpful and communicative before, during and after our stay. We just wish we had stayed here longer! We have always wanted to stay at a machiya home and this one was beautiful crafted with shoji screens and tatami rooms. The best part of our stay was watching snow fall from the living/kitchen area into the garden/atrium area. What a sight that was! A huge bonus was the close proximity to bus stops, convenience stores, and yummy food/restaurants. It was a bit crowded near the Kiyomizu-dera area nearby but the location was off the main path so we were able to enjoy peace and quiet at the house. Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful home. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Susarah L.

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

Close to Gion area and accessible to bus stops

The house is very accessible to bus stops which helps a lot in going around Kyoto. It is also walking distance to Gion area. The house is very comfortable for our family five. The owner is also very helpful and prompt when answering our questions. The only thing that I find negative is when they put our bags and things out already when we came from our walk even if we still have 2-3 minutes to spare before 11:00am. I felt we were evicted out of the property and that kind of ruined my Kyoto experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mayumi W.

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

Very nice

We are from overseas and really enjoyed the accommodation. It was very comfortable and easy to get around the sightseeing locations. Overall it was very pleasant experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hui M.

It`s very nice house

全程体验京都的本地生活。非常干净，舒适。接待我们的人也非常周到。超市很近，而且是24小时，非常方便。真希望下次再来。 Experience the local life of Kyoto throughout the journey. Very clean and comfortable. The people who received us were also very thoughtful. The supermarket is very close and it is 24 hours, very convenient. I really hope to come back next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Toshimitsu Negishi

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Hello, everyone!
The team manages the townhouse.
We are 2 woman and 2 male who live in Kyoto and Osaka!
We will do our best to support you during your stay.
Your trip to Kyoto will surely be a special trip.
Please feel free to contact us anytime!

Why they chose this property

I liked the typical 'eel' shape as called in Kyoto (the front side is not so wide and the house extends in length). I thought it could be so nice to preserve this townhouse and make our guests even for few days to live as Kyoto people lived for centuries with traditions plus a more today comfort in the daily house use.

What makes this property unique

This house is renovated in Feb 2018, it has historical outside and modern amenities.
There is a beautiful garden in the house, you can enjoy the scenery from the living room.
It is located in off the main street so you can spend your time in quest environment and easy to find restaurant, cafe,temples and shrines and more.
When you check in, we will meet you and take a picture of you and send you the photo by airmail.

Languages:

English, Japanese

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