• Entire home
  • 753 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
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Kiyomizu Machiya Inn is a Japanese-style machiya townhouse located in the highly sought after historical neighbourhood of GION-NINENZAKA, voted the No.1 area for tourists to stay in Kyoto. It's a short walk to Gion Corner, Kiyomizu Temple, the nightlife of Pontocho, Nishiki market and Kyoto's main shopping district. We are next door to the Yasaka Pagoda on a small pedestrian lane, so quiet anytime of the day! Come and enjoy the ambiance of Kyoto's oldest neighbourhood. This non-smoking property offers a flat-screen TV with satellite and cable channels, as well as a DVD player. The seating area is fitted with a sofa, and the private bathroom comes with free toiletries and a bath. No meals are served on site, but guests can prepare their own meals using the kitchen, which comes fully equipped with a stovetop, a refrigerator, a toaster and a microwave. Gion Shijo Station is a 15-minute walk away, while Yasaka Shrine is a 10-minute walk from the property. Kyoto Station is a 12-minute taxi ride away, and Kansai International Airport can be accessed within a 1-hour and 20-minute drive from the townhouse.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
2 futon beds
Bedroom 3:
1 futon bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
High score for Kyoto
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  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location of the property is perfect for a Kyoto get away. Beautiful surroundings
  • Tony
    Australia Australia
    We had only had 2 days in Kyoto, and only the 1 night here... Fantastic experience. All the pictures of old school Kyoto, that all the brochures have of cobbled streets, narrow lanes, pagodas, tea houses... This is smack bang in the middle of it...
  • Sianitawati
    Indonesia Indonesia
    The location is in great places.. Just walk away from pagoda..

Property surroundings

Facilities of Kiyomizu Machiya Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry
  • Heating
  • Terrace
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Blu-ray player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Laptop safe
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Services & Extras
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Outdoor & View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
Reception services
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Chinese

House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00

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

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 2 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 2 and older are allowed)

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Credit card will be used for guarantee purposes only. To make a payment, guests must pay via PayPal using a credit card.

After a booking is made, guests will receive an e-mail from the property explaining the payment procedures.

Guests must pay one night's deposit within 3 days of receiving the payment instructions in order to secure the booking, otherwise the booking will be cancelled.

The final payment for the entire stay is due 30 days prior to the check-in date.

Guests who cancel the booking may receive a refund in accordance with the Cancellation Policy.

Guests must check-in at the Management Company and receive a key to the property. Their office is located near JR Kyoto Station (a 3 minute walk) and is open daily from 10:00 to 19:00.

The office address and the map to the property will be provided once the payment is made.

Guests are kindly requested to keep the noise level down as the property is in a very quiet residential area.

There is no child rate. Children will be charged normal adult rates unless they are infants who can share a bed.

If you have any questions, you can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property owner directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Please inform Kiyomizu Machiya Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

License number: 京都市指令保保生第165号

FAQs about Kiyomizu Machiya Inn

  • Kiyomizu Machiya Inn has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

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

  • Kiyomizu Machiya Inn is 1.7 miles from the centre of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Kiyomizu Machiya Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Kiyomizu Machiya Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Kiyomizu Machiya Inn on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Kiyomizu Machiya Inn on this page.

  • Kiyomizu Machiya Inn can accommodate the following group size:

    • 5 guests

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

  • Yes, Kiyomizu Machiya Inn is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Kiyomizu Machiya Inn is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.