Machiya Kyoto Shogoin

Two bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, full kitchen and laundry. So close by bus to all of the sites we wanted to see. Lovely house! The host even drove us in checkout morning to the train station. Host provided water, coffee and tea.

Bellissima villetta con tutti i comfort e soprattutto spaziosa. Posizione vicino ai templi. Host gentilissimo ha voluto accompagnarci alla stazione alle 6:30 di mattina, ci ha dato una mano a spedire le valigie. Veramente top. Possibilità di utilizzare le biciclette gratuitamente

Nulla tutto perfetto

We had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend this property. Our host was exceptionally welcoming, kind and helpful throughout our visit, and communication was always quick and easy. The accommodation was comfortable, well equipped and a great base for exploring the area. We especially appreciated the host’s thoughtful attention and genuine hospitality, which made our time in Japan even more memorable. Thank you for a lovely stay!

黒谷さんに近い、静かなエリアにありました。 それでいて、岡崎公園という観光スポットに近いという抜群のロケーションでした。 かつ！自転車が借りられたので、琵琶湖疎水にそって、サイクリングも楽しめました。

お部屋も居間もゆったりしており、グループで話し合うのに最適でした。 一方、バスルーム、脱衣場、洗濯場に鍵や仕切りがないので、グループで滞在する場合、使いにくさがありました。

Wunderschöne Unterkunft, super gelegen und mit allem ausgestattet, was man braucht. Für die ganze Familie standen Fahrräder bereit, und zum Baden im Fluss waren es nur etwa 5 Minuten mit dem Rad. Dazu ein unglaublich hilfsbereiter Gastgeber, der uns Wasser bereitgestellt und am Ende sogar mit den Koffern zum Bahnhof gefahren hat. Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen!

Very spacious traditional house. Very nice and helpful host. Well located to visit Kyoto

Owner friendly, drop us at train station. You can ride bicycle. Old house amd traditional

Kitcheen too small for big group.

L'appartement est super, très bien équipé, on s'y sent bien tout de suite et on ne veut plus le quitter. On y pensera en premier pour un prochain séjour à Kyoto.

Le logement est magnifique et très bien situé, dans un quartier calme mais avec quand même de bons restaurants et cafés aux alentours ! La maison est grande, pratique, cozy et confortable, et il ne manque rien! De plus, l'hôte, que nous avons rencontré à l'arrivée, est extrêmement serviable et gentil ! C'était super !✨

Casa muy amplia y bien equipada. Excelente ubicación para nosotros. Anfitriones extraordinariamente amables. Incluso dejaron bicis y nos trasladaron a la estación. 10/10

Great property. Recommended

Une tres belle villa traditionnelle avec un accueil très chaleureux et au petit soin, dans un quartier tres paisible et à proximité des transports. Et merci pour le petit bonus

Le style tradicional japonés ideal pour rester a Kyoto

Host is very kind. Being near temples makes it easy. Quiet neighborhood.

Nos hotes étaient adorables, toujours disponibles en cas de besoin. Nous avaons adoré séjourné dans cette maison située dans un quartier calme, loin du centre touristique (mais accessible facilement à vélo ou en bus)

Everything at the place was extremely organized, clean, convenient, we got to rent bikes for free and the owner was so kind and helpful. Best local experience of staying in a local home, and conveniently located in the city. Highly recommend !!!!

The host was friendly and showed us the house and gave us some local tips. He generously took us to the train station on the day we departed, which was such a lovely and thoughtful thing to do. We all enjoyed staying in a traditional, Japanese home with comfortable futons on the floor for everyone to sleep on. And since there were four bedrooms, we had plenty of space to spread out! Having two toilet rooms was helpful, and the water pressure in the shower was great. Good location with bus access to the main train station and centrally located to several sites in Kyoto.

It was slightly chilly when we arrived, but the space heaters and room heaters worked well and we were quite comfortable during our stay.

This whole experience was amazing! The host met us upon arrival and walked us through the whole house. Everything was so clean and immaculate. They thought of everything! The bikes to ride into town was a huge plus to visit more areas since it is a quieter and more residential area. It was so peaceful here. The owner also offered to drive us to the train station and his wife waved us goodbye! Such a sweet place and sweet people. We were so sad to leave!

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La maison est très jolie et très bien équipée. Il y a tout le nécessaire pour faire la cuisine (ustensiles ET huile, sel, sucre, café, etc). Il y a des vélos que l'on peut emprunter pour se déplacer et des parapluies qui nous ont été très utiles. Les propriétaires sont très gentils et nous ont même déposés à la gare le jour de notre départ.

Rien (devoir en repartir 😢)

The hosts were incredibly kind, attentive and generous. True Japanese hospitality. Everything surpassed my expectations. I couldn't have found a better place than this to stay. I hope to visit again next time I am in Japan.

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The place is spotless, with modern, well-maintained facilities throughout. The hosts are incredibly kind and attentive, making the stay even more enjoyable. I especially loved the kitchen and bathrooms—they were clean, well-equipped, and thoughtfully designed.

Nothing to complain. The place is 10/10

very clean, accessible to bus and train, complete amenities, very comfortable, and very nice owner! they even had bikes to use for getting around kyoto.

everything was perfect

環境舒適，設備其全，屋主很熱心及親切

Location is fantastic - safe and quiet neighborhood. Not far away from anything - bus stops are close by. The host provided bikes so we biked a lot which was great. The house itself is amazing - very nice, has everything you would need (including coffee pods, drinking water), the beds are great - no complaints whatsoever. The host is amazing - gave us a ride to the train station when we were leaving.

Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Besitzer. Kann diese Unterkunft nur wärmstens empfehlen.

Maison traditionnelle, japonaise, bien équipée aux petits soins, café thé condiment et eau minérale. Traditionnel à la japonaise, très confortable, toutes les pièces en climatisées. Je recommande vivement pour vivre en expérience dans une maison traditionnelle japonaise

Beautiful, authentic, Japanese aesthetic interior, everything are in great condition, and lots of thoughtful, convenient features that exceeded our expectation in every way. Super quiet, bedrooms are upstairs with tatamis floor, traditional futons, and cloud soft comforter. The house is very clean and well cared for. The host provided everything one would need, with coffee capsules, bottle water, tea bags, we didn't want to leave the house. The neighborhood is very cute and safe, 5 minutes walk to Heian-jingū Shrine. Bicycles are provided too. Easy walking distance to the Philosopher path and a number of gorgeous temples and gardens. Perfect location to explore the less touristy Kyoto in depth.

3 days was too short.

Not sure how you get much better than this. Would love to go back next Japan trip.

Rooms were amazing, loved the bathrooms, hosts were also amazing

Washer/dryer was hard to operate

La struttura si trova in una posizione comoda per raggiungere tutti i punti principali della città in maniera comoda con vari mezzi di trasporto, come bici, bus, metro oppure per chi volesse il taxi. Quello che mi ha super sorpreso è stata la gentilezza dell’host, questo è veramente un super alloggio e consiglio a tutti coloro di voler soggiornare in una tipica casa giapponese, di prenotare subitissimo l’alloggio. Inoltre i riscaldamenti ad aria condizionata funzionano benissimo, arrivando a Kyoto era una giornata fredda e di pioggia (a novembre) con l’aria calda accesa si stava parecchio bene.

Non c’è nulla che sia andato male, tutto molto bene.

It was a lovely, very spacious, well equipped townhouse in a quiet, walkable neighborhood. Close to numerous public transit options & a pleasant walk away from the major attractions in Kyoto. Our host was gracious, accommodating & beyond helpful.

Casa tipica, ottima per passare qualche giorno in stile giapponese. La struttura era un po’ fuori dal centro, ma ben collegata con i mezzi alle attrazioni. Proprietario gentilissimo e molto disponibile!

Very cosy traditional Japanese house with all necessary facilities. Aslo, a good location and very friendly owners :)

Supermooi traditioneel huis net iets buiten het centrum van Kyoto

Séjour parfait dans une superbe maison traditionnelle, bien placée, bien équipée, spacieuse et propre. ON se sent comme chez soi. Les propriétaires sont de plus très accueillants et nous ont chouchoutés. Merci à eux deux.

Une maison japonaise à disposition. Au calme. Des vélos pour découvrir Kyoto. Des hôtes au petit soin adorables. Le Graal!

Locatie, vriendelijk, heerlijke koffie.

Home away from home with complete kitchen, iron, hoover, laundry bags, amenities, coffee pods and water.

Most amazing hosts 💯 Friendly with good english communication was really easy. I'm so glad to have experience such a wonderful home that has so much history and culture! They even went above and beyond and dropped us to the train station on check out.

It was really interesting experience to live in the traditional Japanese house in Kyoto. House was very well equipped. The owner was very kind to help us with luggages, accomodations and offered us to drive to the Kyoto train station.

The house was very pretty, clean and comfortable. It had all the amenities anyone can think of including bicycles. The owner was very helpful and friendly. The house is located in a very quiet neighbourhood of Kyoto but close to the main tourist places and also close to the northern hills surrounding Kyoto. Definitely recommend!

Tolles traditionelles Haus, sehr sauber und super gepflegt, mit allem ausgestattet, was man benötigt. Es waren auch Kosmetikartikel, Taschentücher, Tüten , Wasserflaschen, Tee, Kaffe, Öl, Gewürze. Wir hatten auch Fahrräder zur Verfügung, die eir gerne und oft genutzt haben. Ruhige Lage. Die Gastgeber haben uns am Abreisetag zum Bahnhof gebracht.

Cette maison est un petit bijou, très bien située par rapport aux sites de visites, près de la rivière Kamo, près d'un arrêt de bus. Les propriétaires sont adorables, aux petits soins. La maison est très bien équipée, très propre, avec du café, thé offerts...Des vélos sont mis à disposition, ce qui est l'idéal pour visiter Kyoto dans ce quartier à la fois calme et à proximité des sites. Une adresse à retenir.

Rien. Tout était parfait.

Propriétaire aux petits soins , plein de petites attentions à l’arrivée Prêt de vélos Proche de métros et bus Proche à pieds de nombreux temples de l’est et du chemin des philosophes

Very spacious and comfortable house in a quiet neighborhood. Rear of the property runs along the edge of a Shugendo temple. Bicycle use made exploring the area very enjoyable. The house is equipped with high quality, modern conveniences but the tatami mats and traditional futon beds made it an authentic experience. The host is very knowledgeable and friendly.

It wasn't a problem for me but many of the techy household appliance (incl. hot water) controls are in Japanese and smart phone translations didn't work well. Be sure to ask questions before it's late at night!

Un quartier calme magnifique à explorer avec les vélos prêtés par notre hôte. Équipement parfait, une gentillesse absolue pour des vacances réussies.

Hele prima kwaliteit voor zijn beperkte prijs, goeie rustige ligging, vriendelijke (maar niet intrusieve) eigenaars (die ons zelfs met de auto naar de metro brachten). En : de fietsen, heerlijk en handig in Kyoto.

Misschien een beetje krap, maar dat wisten we op voorhand wel.

Hospitality of the owners is amazing. Not only he welcomed us at 6 am so 9 hours before our booking time but also help us back with our transfer and all luggage. I can highly recommend! Apart of the hospitality, the he house itself gives You feel like in real Japanese home so it is experience itself!

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Lovely location in a quiet university area and plenty of cheap eateries. It was great that we were able to use the bicycles to get around but plenty of nearby buses and underground stations. Hosts were really lovely and very kind! We hope to visit again.

The smiling hosts were waiting to greet me when I arrived. Let me in, showed me where everything was. And throughout my stay were always available if I needed help in any way. A throughly nice couple! And unlike other places I have stayed in there was very well equipped kitchen, which made self catering very easy. There was also a washing machine which also dried the clothes - quite a luxury. In other words a home from home for the 17 days I was staying there. This is the third time I have stayed in this area and I like that it is "local" rather than in a more commercial area. On the previous visits I also stayed in a machiya and this was by far the best one I have stayed in! There were many buses just a few minutes away that could take me to many places of interest, and an extra few minutes walking took me to the Keihan railway line. An excellent line for access, again, to many places of interest. Local smaller shops and a supermarket all within easy reach for those who, like me, want to eat at "home".

This was a house with room for several people to stay. The fact that there was only one toilet - and that it was on the ground floor whilst the bedrooms are upstairs would surely not be very convenient for a family. Personally, being on my own, the problem was more that at my age (75!) coping with those stairs in the middle of the night was a worry. I would suggest that as there is an empty space at the top of the stairs between the two bedrooms, putting in an extra toilet there would be a real asset.

This place in Kyoto really went beyond what I expected. It was my third time visiting Kyoto, and this property truly felt like it captured the essence of Kyoto, and Japan in general. It’s a traditional Japanese house with futons and a family dining table that even has a warmer, which was cozy. There are also two open gardens right outside your room, which was a nice touch. They provided a full set of amenities and thoughtful extras. We got a nice Nespresso coffee set and two boxes of bottled water, so we didn't need to buy any. The kitchen was big, and I cooked dinner a couple of times, which helped save money. The whole place was super clean and felt like living in 1950s Japan, which I loved. The second floor had a big tatami room, but we didn't use it since the two downstairs rooms with four futons were enough for us. The host was truly amazing and incredibly kind. They helped a lot with check-in and gave great tips for getting around. They also had several bikes we could use for free, which was very handy. At the end of our stay, they even offered to drive us to Kyoto Station, which we happily accepted. Leaving felt a little sad because it honestly felt like home by then. Overall, it really exceeded my expectations. I'll definitely suggest this place to anyone asking about where to stay in Kyoto.

The only thing that might be a drawback is that the property is a bit far from the main street, the station, and convenience stores. The street itself was lovely, with a peaceful atmosphere where you could even see a Buddhist priest chanting, which was unique. But just make sure you plan extra time for walking or buy anything you need before heading back. Also, this isn't a negative for me, but more a heads-up: if you've seen the movie "Ju-On" and aren't keen on the quiet, sometimes minimally lit vibe of an old Japanese house, this might not be for you. My wife found it a bit spooky at night because of that old Japanese horror movie feel, but I actually really liked it!

Hosts were exceptionally accomodating and friendly. They went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. Host was so kind that he even drove my family of 5 and our luggages to the train station free of charge. That was a very nice gesture. We highly recommend this property.

Host was wonderfully friendly and helpful. Lovely house with good facilities. Strongly recommend as a place to stay in Kyoto.

The hosts who live next door were very kind and helpful. The bicycles that were available made for adventures and easy travel to near by sites.

The owner was very kind with great sense of hospitality. He was waiting for us upon our arrival and brought us to his lovely and coszy home with Japanese sleeping style room, which was very nice for my family, esp senior people with backpain issue. There are one kitchen, two toilets and spacious bathroom and beautiful garden ( though it was locked). What is more, you also get free bicycles to get around easily.

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Outstanding property, just want we wanted. Extremely helpful host. Quiet location and close to transport.

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Everything - our host, the location, the property, the extras. Hands down the best accomodation I stayed in whilst visiting Japan. Bonus - we were allowed to make use of bikes provided by the host. Do not travel Kyoto any other way - highlight was riding along the canals enjoying the last cherry blossoms!

Best stay in Japan. The owner went above and beyond. Along with the property being immaculate and excellent value for money, he also dropped us off to the station when we checked out, and offered to deliver my jacket to me when I had forgot it. Best host ever!

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We spent three nights at this place. It is a wonderful historic house at the very convenient location in Kyoto. The host is absolutely helpful. The house has everything needed, all appliances are are of great quality. Japanese futon beds are very soft and we had no problem sleeping on them. It is a very quiet house. We use their bicycles and they worked great for us. Really a unique housing option. We plan to stay again next time we are in Kyoto.

This was perfect for our family of 4 and much welcome space a 4 nights in Tokyo on top of each other. We all opted to stay the first floor to make potential trips to the bathroom at night easier (stairs to second floor are a bit steep). Nagoa-san is wonderful host.

Kindness and Hospitality from the owner.. Property is very clean and comfortable. Property is well equip

It was wonderful again. This house is a little older than the one I stayed in last fall, but everything was fine there too, and the courtyard was even nicer, more beautiful. The hosts were very scrupulous and caring, they took us to Kyoto station after check-out. I especially liked the courtyard, with its special atmosphere and almost metaphorical sense of calm.

There was nothing like that. You just need to be prepared for the peculiarities of a traditional Japanese house: lots of sliding walls, it can be cool, but you can warm up a separate room, you need to take a shower while sitting, but this has its own conveniences.

For just two of us there was plenty of space - much appreciated after the typical small hotel room at this price point. We were able to do some cooking and laundry. And the owners were really friendly and helpful, even taking us to Kyoto Station at the end of our stay.

The dining table was the traditional low type. Even though it had a hidden recess to hang our legs it was still a bit of a struggle for us.

We were so lucky to stay in Nagao san 's house. The house is so beautiful, everything was comfortable and clean . It's a traditional house and you feel very lucky to stay there. The ice on the cake is the owner and his wife . They were so friendly and helpful. We will not forget this amazing stay and recommend it at 200 %

The host was very welcoming and showed us around the house when we arrived. The highlight was definitely the kotatsu in the living room, great for the cold winter days. The futon beds were comfortable. It is located in a quiet neighbourhood and 5 minute walk to bus stops. There were bicycles to use but we didn’t make use of them.

it's a 100 years old Machiya house. Owner is so kind and considerate. you have everything you need. The house is super clean and will give you a super nice experience in Kyoto. And there is a parking lot.

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Mr Nagao accommodated our request for a 9am - 10am checkin, and was in fact waiting out in front of his place to greet us the morning we arrived! He and his wife were so kind. His wife offered us a ride to the airport the day we left, but since the walk to the train station was only 10 minutes or so (and pretty much a straight line from the train station to his home, so next to impossible to get lost) and another 10 minutes or so by train to Kyoto Station(with one short transfer at Tofukji) we politely declined her generous offer. If you want a real Japanese experience, this is the place for you! Two Japanese bedrooms (tatami with two comfy futons in each), a full kitchen, living room, dining room (with kotatsu), laundry room, shower (with Japanese bath) and of course a Japanese toilet. You're getting a complete home here! This was a great way to enjoy the last two days of our 24 day stay in Japan!

Nothing! All was wonderful!

The host-owners were very kind and helpful. It’s in a great location.

The property is just wonderfull! It’s a traditional Japanese house completely renovated in good area near the Kyoto Budo Center. As I personally am interested in this place, so the house has ideal location for me. The environment is perfect: small streets, interesting practical architecture, small temples and a big ones nearby.

You know, the house was little too big for me alone. I would recommend it for family with two or three kids or for two or even three pares traveling together.

Beautiful property, well equipped, more than enough consumables to never run out (coffee capsules, tissues...). The location was perfect for visiting the temples and getting out and about in the Kyoto area. Owners live next door and were most friendly and welcoming, yet also discreet leaving us to enjoy the property. We highly recommend!

All wonderful.

Amazing house with all you need and more. Super nice and helpful hosts. We were so sorry that we couldn’t stay more! The location is not central but easy to get by bus and lots of nice restaurants in close walking distance. The house has all you need and a lot of it. Bug and good washing machine, all kitchen appliances needed and large comfortable rooms. Bonus is the two small and very nice balconies.

Actually nothing. Will definitely choose it again if and when I’ll arrive Kyoto

Everything in this Machiya was to a very high spec. Quiet location but shops and restaurants very close by. Busy stop for the Kyoto city bus at top of road. All facilities are supplied for you, coffee, water, washing machine.

There are no negatives for this property

The room was very nice and cozy, the tatami mats were moderately soft and comfortable to sleep on, and there were all the amenities and free bicycles. The landlord and his wife are also very nice.

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We were three people staying, and it felt like home away from home. We were able to cook our own food, come and go as we pleased, and could even borrow free bicycles. The host drove us to our next location at the end of our stay for free as well.

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The house was very pretty, comfortable and cosy, and the staff where very nice and helpful, would go back 100% for sure.

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The house is spacious and has everything. The owner even provided capsule coffee machine and drinking water for free.

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This place was awesome for us (2A, 2 teens). Spacious and clean with super helpful and friendly hosts (they live on site). The neighborhood is quiet and residential, which is just what we wanted. It is close enough to transportation. One of the highlights was having the bikes to use. It is a great way to get around Kyoto and we used them every day to some extent. It was nice to have the extra space after some small hotel rooms on our trip. Other amenities were helpful too - laundry machines especially. We would definitely stay here again.

For us there was nothing negative. The futons were a little thin compared to others we slept on elsewhere, but that is being nitpick and they weren't really an issue. If you need to be super close to the center of town and want a busy area, then you might want to choose a different place.

Property is spacious, clean and beautiful. The proprietor provided us with every amenity we could need for a medium-ling stay. Everything from cases of water to detergent for the washing machine. It's a 143yo house but it's so well maintained it's age doesn't show. We will absolutely be staying here next time we are in Kyoto. 10/10

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Staying in a traditional Japanese Machiya was an amazing experience. Also, the host was amazing even offering us a free ride back to the train station in Kyoto.

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Very clean and comfortable. Had everthing we needed and more. Owner was amazing and went out of his way to help us. Bicycles were available to use. Close to shops, buses and trains. My son I loved staying here and will definitely book here again the next time we are in Kyoto.

Everything! This standalone guest house is amazing. Honestly we wanted for nothing. Bonus points for the massive washing / dryer in one machine, that allowed us to fully clean all of growing pile of clothes. The hosts were fantastic, definitely the best communicatin of our 15 day trip.

The property is a little way out of Kyoto Central BUT this was not a detraction for us. It could be for other guests. Check the distance from downtown Kyoto if this is important to you

Such a great location that is centrally based but still in a quieter residential area. The bikes were an amazing feature for our whole family. The host was so kind and lives on the same general property. Great space for our family with teens!

This is a comfortable two-floor building with two bedrooms on the second floor. It is perfectly equiped and everything is so well maintained. It was rainy during our séjour and we can use the umbrellas offered by the owners of the house. They live just in the building next to this building and they are always ready to answer our questions and help us.

Very kind host who met us and gave us a tour of the property. Was also easy to get hold of during the stay, and kindly gave us a lift to the station when we left. Property was wonderful, very clean and well stocked. In a great location near some supermarkets, shrines, and temples. Had some bus stops nearby as well.