• Entire home
  • 753 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe

Akane-an is a traditional Machiya townhouse that can be rented as a whole, located just a 5-minute walk from Nijo-jo Mae Subway Station. It comes with a private garden, and features Japanese style living room with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and wooden-floored bedroom with Western beds. A flat-screen TV, an electric kettle and free green tea bags are provided at the property. The kitchenette comes with a fridge and a microwave. The private bathroom is equipped with a bath tub made from Hinoki cypress wood. Some guests sleep in Japanese futon bedding. Akane-an is located a 7-minute walk from Nijo-jo Castle, a World Heritage Site, and a 15-minute walk from Kyoto Museum. No meals are served.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 futon beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.4
High score for Kyoto

See what guests loved the most:

  • Victoria
    Canada Canada
    Wonderful to have a warm home to enjoy at the end of the day. Loved the garden and the bath. We also appreciated the laundry facilities.
  • Daphne
    Netherlands Netherlands
    What an amazing place! After a warm and very efficient welcome, we had an amazing 6 night stay at this traditional Kyoto townhouse. The pictures on the site absolutely do it justice, it’s a beautiful house with beautiful tatami, wooden and wicker...
  • Seongmin
    South Korea South Korea
    교토역 근처 체크인 하며 짐을 맡길 수 있어서 여행시작이 순조로왔고, 숙소에서 아라시야마, 난젠지, 료안지, 교토고쇼 등 방문하려는 명소로의 경로가 좋고 편했습니다. 슌사이 이마리, Pizzeria Osteria 등 좋은 식당도 숙소 근처에 많았고, 숙소의 정갈함도 여행기간 내내 만족스러웠습니다. 다음에 교토에 방문한다면 다시 가고 싶습니다.

Managed by Machiya Residence Inn

Company review score: 9.2Based on 3,176 reviews from 68 properties
68 managed properties

Company info

We at Machiya Residence Inn are a friendly group of staff here to offer you a unique and new way to experience the historically rich cities of JAPAN! Rent out an entire traditional ‘machiya’ house to yourself, which has been beautifully redesigned and renovated to offer modern comforts and authenticity. We not only pride ourselves in the quality & design of our machiya houses, but the services we provide each guest before, during, and after their stay. Each house has a telephone, which guests can use to contact us 24-hours a day. We are available to answer any questions regarding your house, and provide you with assistance during your stay. Whether you have a questions about your ‘machiya’ house, require assistance with taxi and restaurant reservations, or would like to know our favorite places throughout Kyoto, please feel free to contact us at any time!

Languages Spoken

English,Japanese

Area info

Amenities of Akane an Machiya House
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Garden
  • Heating
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

House rules

Akane an Machiya House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Extra bed by request
¥5,000 per child, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

2 extra beds available on request.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Akane an Machiya House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

After the reservation is confirmed, guests will receive an email with the management company's phone number, along with the address and map for the management company’s check-in desk. Guests can complete their check-in procedure at the Machiya Residence Inn check-in desk, which is a 7-minute walk from Kyoto Station. Please contact the management company directly for more information.

Please inform Akane an Machiya House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: 京都市指令保保生第74号

FAQs about Akane an Machiya House

  • Check-in at Akane an Machiya House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Yes, Akane an Machiya House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Akane an Machiya House can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Akane an Machiya House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Akane an Machiya House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Akane an Machiya House is 0.7 miles from the center of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Akane an Machiya House has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.