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TSUBARA - a restored 100 year old Machiya -Elegant.Calm.Lovely- So close to Gion

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Outdoor spa tub
"Tsubara" traditional Machiya house is over 90y old ! Lovely front look.
Bedroom 1 upstairs. Next room is a 2nd bedroom.
Please change to a Yukata (room & sleeping wear) and relax. Feel so Japan!
Entrance hall, welcome to Tsubara!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 566 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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kyoto city, Kyoto
  • Kawaramachi Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

3 Single Futons

Bedroom 2

2 Single Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

TSUBARA - a restored 100 year old Machiya -Elegant.Calm.Lovely- So close to Gion

Machiya Tubara is located in the Higashiyama area in Kyoto.
There are sooo many sightseeing spots, famous historical places, temples and shrines in this Higashiyama area. And are many shops of Kiyomizu-pottery and neighbours are very friendly.
Gion district where is so popular of Geiko-san girls(same Geisha girl) & Maiko-san girls, gorgeous Kaisei restaurants is also close.(10mins walk!)
And there are many kinds of restaurants, easy eating places(Izakaya, Ramen, Yakitori restaurants...), Bars, local shops, convenience stores, good grocerry and public baths near the house.
You can go to many places like that from Tsubara on foot.
We can tell you some good restaurants and nice Maiko-san stage or some Japanese experiences (for ex. Ninja class, Making Japanese sweets class, Tea ceremony class, amazing Japanese massage parlor ...etc). Also we know good guides for sightseeing.

The house is convenient for transportation(bus, train, taxi).
We recommend using taxi from Kyoto station (10mins).

Tsubara was over 100 year old Machiya(traditional Kyoto house), we lovely restored all possible to original style using antique fittings & materials by traditional craftsmanship.
Tsubara has many Machiya's features ~'Doma' long Japanese corridor from the entrance to the garden, 'Hibukuro' open ceiling in the kitchen, old hand made window glasses, 'Koushi' window lattices...etc.

And we prepared new comfortable equipments in it - air conditioning , internet, microwave, washing machine, IHcooker, clean comfortable Futon(Japanese bedding) ....more.

Especially, we set up “Roten-buro” out-door bath tub(Shigaraki pottery made) and “Suikinkutsu” in the Tsuboniwa garden(small Kyoto garden)!!
The out-door bath is great for tired bodies by sightseeing all of the seasons! You must feel like a hot spring!
“Suikinkutsu” is a decoration device in a Japanese garden that generates a sound like the Koto-Japanese harp~with drops of water. You could have relaxed bath time hearing its sound!

“Tsubara” is a very old Japanese word from “Manyousyu” (the oldest Waka poet collection over 1200years ago!).
It means “enough” or “detail” or “calmly”.
I thought it perfectly matches the house!

Experience a fascinating, peaceful and amazing Kyoto stay in Tsubara !

We're looking forward to meeting you!

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
But be careful about the steps and window glasses.
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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
Non smoking in the house and the garden.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 transport to and from this property
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

About the area

Kyoto

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Gion, a neighbourhood in Kyoto. Yasaka Shrine and Nishiki Market are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Kyoto Municipal Zoo and Kyoto Aquarium are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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kyoto city, Kyoto

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nishiki Market - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 6 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 15 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪cicon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪サガン - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪CICON ROOFTOP BAR - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ラーメン藤 五条店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪サンチャゴゲストハウス京都 / サンチャゴカフェ - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is TSUBARA - a restored 100 year old Machiya -Elegant.Calm.Lovely- So close to Gion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at TSUBARA - a restored 100 year old Machiya -Elegant.Calm.Lovely- So close to Gion?

As of 20 September 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at TSUBARA - a restored 100 year old Machiya -Elegant.Calm.Lovely- So close to Gion on 21 September 2025 start from NZ$537.58, excluding 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.

What time is check-in at TSUBARA - a restored 100 year old Machiya -Elegant.Calm.Lovely- So close to Gion?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at TSUBARA - a restored 100 year old Machiya -Elegant.Calm.Lovely- So close to Gion?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is TSUBARA - a restored 100 year old Machiya -Elegant.Calm.Lovely- So close to Gion located?

Located in Gion, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Kenninji Temple, Kiyomizu Temple and Kawaramachi Street. Shijo Street and Yasaka Shrine are also within 15 minutes. Gojo Station is 15 minutes by foot and Sanjo Keihan Station is 21 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Koji

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Hi, my name is Koji, I'm Japanese. My family and I were born and grew up here in Kyoto.
I like car, motorbike, eating, drinking, etc.
My wife Eri speaks English. She likes eating Kyoto cuisine, seeing Kabuki, music(singing & listening soul music, Stones, Clapton...), Kimono, seeing Maiko-san&Geiko-San dance....of course we like, no, love Kyoto and traditional culture so much!!!
We’d like to show you Kyoto’s great sights and introduce you delicious Kyoto restaurants!
We're waiting for guests at check-in in the house, and we give them many information as we can.
We hope our guests will have a fantastic days in my house in Kyoto.

Why they chose this property

Although this machiya has gone by such a long time, it was been remained keeping quite original Machiya style.
I thought I'll give it a new life as a guest house.
You might be time travel to old Kyoto days!!!

What makes this property unique

Outdoor bath, beautiful Japanese garden, Suikinkutsu, long Japanese corridor......

Languages:

English, Japanese

Premier Host

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