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For Family, Kid, Couple, Group And Senior In A Traditional Calm Residential Area
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10 out of 10
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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 552 sq m
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Kyoto, Kyoto prefecture
- Kinkaku-ji Temple3 min drive
- Kyoto Imperial Palace4 min drive
- Kyoto University6 min drive
- Osaka (ITM-Itami)51 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Tatami floor
2 Single Beds and 1 Crib
Wooden floor
1 Single Futon
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 2
Soap · Toilet
Japanese bath/shower room
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
For Family, Kid, Couple, Group And Senior In A Traditional Calm Residential Area
Newly renovated traditional Kyoto style two-story townhouse (machiya/町家) of about 60 m2 for 2-5 guests.
There are two bedrooms upstairs - (1) a flooring room with two single beds (or a combined king-size bed) plus an extra bed and (2) a tatami room with two single beds (or a combined king-size bed).
The dining area, the island kitchen area, and the living area facing the mini Japanese garden are lined up downstairs. A bath/shower room, a powder room, and a toilet are all downstairs.
In the kitchen area, there are a 230 L refrigerator, three gas stoves, a microwave, a toaster, a set of coffee mill and server, pots and pans, cups and dishes, and cutlery.
Full automatic laundry machine with washing and drying functions is available in the powder room, 39 inch TV and BOSE wireless speaker are equipped in the north European style living room.
In addition to free wireless internet, guests can use the house cellphone to call taxi without talking or the host for any consultation.
Four free bicycles are available for guests. Two have child seats in the back.
For toddlers and kids, safety gates, child dining chairs, toys and books, and helmets are available for free of charge.
The house is in the middle of Kyoto's old-time typical "roji" or small private alley that accommodates 14 small houses.
There are two bedrooms upstairs - (1) a flooring room with two single beds (or a combined king-size bed) plus an extra bed and (2) a tatami room with two single beds (or a combined king-size bed).
The dining area, the island kitchen area, and the living area facing the mini Japanese garden are lined up downstairs. A bath/shower room, a powder room, and a toilet are all downstairs.
In the kitchen area, there are a 230 L refrigerator, three gas stoves, a microwave, a toaster, a set of coffee mill and server, pots and pans, cups and dishes, and cutlery.
Full automatic laundry machine with washing and drying functions is available in the powder room, 39 inch TV and BOSE wireless speaker are equipped in the north European style living room.
In addition to free wireless internet, guests can use the house cellphone to call taxi without talking or the host for any consultation.
Four free bicycles are available for guests. Two have child seats in the back.
For toddlers and kids, safety gates, child dining chairs, toys and books, and helmets are available for free of charge.
The house is in the middle of Kyoto's old-time typical "roji" or small private alley that accommodates 14 small houses.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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
Please smoke outside (but not in the garden)
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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 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 Kita Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto. Kinkaku-ji Temple and Kyoto Imperial Palace are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. Travelling with kids? Consider Funaoka Thermal Bath and Toei Kyoto Studio Park. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails, horse riding and cycling in the area.
Kyoto, Kyoto prefecture
What's nearby
- Kinkaku-ji Temple - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
- Kyoto Imperial Palace - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
- Kyoto University - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
- Nijō Castle - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
- Kyoto International Conference Centre - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- すき家 - 8 min walk
- 拉麺夢 - 4 min walk
- 中華のサカイ 本店 - 7 min walk
- ブドウ酒場ケンちゃん - 5 min walk
- 生蕎麦さくら屋 - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Shimpei Yamamoto
Running two machiya townhouses in Kyoto including this one for five years. Previously worked at PwC as management consultant as well as HR director for 12 years after studying business (MBA) at University of Michigan. Raised in Yamanashi (where Mt. Fuji sits) till high school and learned mechanical engineering at University of Tokyo. Worked as plant engineer for eight years before joining UM.
Love travelling, talking with people, and trying different foods around the world. Lived in US (Ann Arbor and SF) for 3 years, Brazil for 3 months, Egypt for 2 months, China for 1 month.
Big fan of tennis (for both watching and playing), especially Roger Federer! Used to travel by bike around Japan as well as enjoy windsurfing.
Love travelling, talking with people, and trying different foods around the world. Lived in US (Ann Arbor and SF) for 3 years, Brazil for 3 months, Egypt for 2 months, China for 1 month.
Big fan of tennis (for both watching and playing), especially Roger Federer! Used to travel by bike around Japan as well as enjoy windsurfing.
Why they chose this property
It was only 8 years ago when I first got interested in and had some relation with Kyoto, after I stayed in the city on business for half a year.
I started with renting a small unit of an apartment to visit the city monthly while visiting many "open house" to look for a renovated machiya wooden house (like this property) for my second house as well as "home" for travelers.
After dozen's of visits, I found this house and almost immediately decided to purchase. At the time, it wasn't so sure if guests would like this house (especially because it is a bit far from the center and the nearest station) but I decided to own this house anyway and thought it would be nice even if I actually live here, as I was so inspired at the first glance.
After five years from the purchase, I still don't get bored with this house and am always feel relaxed when I'm in this house even for a few minutes.
I started with renting a small unit of an apartment to visit the city monthly while visiting many "open house" to look for a renovated machiya wooden house (like this property) for my second house as well as "home" for travelers.
After dozen's of visits, I found this house and almost immediately decided to purchase. At the time, it wasn't so sure if guests would like this house (especially because it is a bit far from the center and the nearest station) but I decided to own this house anyway and thought it would be nice even if I actually live here, as I was so inspired at the first glance.
After five years from the purchase, I still don't get bored with this house and am always feel relaxed when I'm in this house even for a few minutes.
What makes this property unique
- Japanese mini garden (known as tsuboniwa 坪庭). Although the original was good, since it got a bit too rusty after five years, I invested about $1000 to make it a little nicer. After this investment, now I'm back in five years ago, meaning I don't feel like leaving the garden once I'm there.
- The curvy wooden beams in the ceiling of the flooring bedrooms. So happy when I used to sleep in this room, looking up the natural beams.
- Bamboo grooves in the dining area. Although only the trunks are real, the 14 bamboos make the entire ground floor so different by adding light green into the relatively monotonous, white and brown colored interior.
- Living area consisting of North European furniture. To be honest, this is not my original idea at all but an interior coordinator's in the open house of this property. Since the set was so sensational to me, I bought the exact the same set right after the purchase of the property.
- Island kitchen. Probably this is one of the most important elements that made me to buy this house.
- The curvy wooden beams in the ceiling of the flooring bedrooms. So happy when I used to sleep in this room, looking up the natural beams.
- Bamboo grooves in the dining area. Although only the trunks are real, the 14 bamboos make the entire ground floor so different by adding light green into the relatively monotonous, white and brown colored interior.
- Living area consisting of North European furniture. To be honest, this is not my original idea at all but an interior coordinator's in the open house of this property. Since the set was so sensational to me, I bought the exact the same set right after the purchase of the property.
- Island kitchen. Probably this is one of the most important elements that made me to buy this house.
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