Kyoto Machiya Cottage Karigane

603-8215 Kyoto, Kyoto, Kita-ku Murasakino-shimo-monzen-cho 52-2, Japan – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.6/10! <small>(score from <b>29</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
29 reviews

The Machiya proved to be the perfect housing for our stay in Kyoto and Shimo, the host, proved to be invaluable in his recommandation. We think the setting is perfect for a family and we loved to stay in a real neighborhood instead of a touristy place. We made extensive use of the bikes that were loaned to us. Thanks to them, we were able to crisscross Kyoto although your youngest son is only 10. Shimo not only welcomed us but helped us with our itineraries and even booked our restaurants, we were able to ask him for his help at any moment we had a question. 10/10 !

Max United States of America
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Kyoto Machiya Cottage Karigane

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  • Entire home
  • 904 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe

Kyoto Machiya Cottage karigane is a detached holiday home set in Kyoto in the Kyoto Region and is 1.2 mi from Kinkaku-ji. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. The kitchen comes with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge and there is a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Towels and bed linen are available in this holiday home. Bike hire is available at the property free of charge. The property is just a minute's walk away from Daitokuji temple, while it is a 10-minute drive away to the Imperial Palace and Nijo Castle. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 31 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
10
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  • Max
    United States of America United States of America
    “The Machiya proved to be the perfect housing for our stay in Kyoto and Shimo, the host, proved to be invaluable in his recommandation. We think the setting is perfect for a family and we loved to stay in a real neighborhood instead of a touristy...”
  • Mansi
    United States of America United States of America
    “Amazing host with great recommendations for the area; located in a lovely, peaceful part of town”
  • Lien
    United States of America United States of America
    “I will give 10 star if I can ! This is the best ever stay I’ve ever experienced In Kyoto ! The whole house is so organized and elegant in details. Will definitely come back again !”

Hosted by Shimooka Koshiro, Shimooka Rika

9.9
9.9
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Shimooka Koshiro, Shimooka Rika
Authentic tea ceremony house restored into a private ryokan. Situated in upper central side of Kyoto city, a nice part of town outside the busy area. 1 minute walk from Daitokuji, a center of tea ceremony in Japan. Stay in a finely aged traditional Japanese building. Explore the local cafes and restaurants where locals eat and enjoy their lives. Visit craftsman of the area and deepen your knowledge of our unique culture and tradition. On its first floor, there are tatami mats living room with wood dining table with 5 chairs, kitchen with a good selection of cooking utensils, modern Japanese toilet and round tile bath tub with Japanese cypress wall. On the second floor features traditional tatami mat bedroom (sleeping on futon) which can be separated into 2 rooms with Fusuma( sliding paper doors).
We are living just around the corner. We are always ready to help you for the information, preparation, reservation, suggestion, and advice about anything. We love Kyoto and we'd love to share tips and hidden gems with you. We often go out for a sightseeing around Kyoto to find the seasonal beauty, festival, antique market and special opening of temples and our guests are welcome to join us! We are travel lovers, went over 40 countries around the world and settled in Kyoto, this cultural and historical center of Japan. While we were traveling, we always try to talk with locals, eat and enjoy like we live there. We hope our house would provide you the experience like we enjoyed in the other countries, "living like a local". Both of us loves trekking, cycling, yoga, reading and drawing. Also we are very into tea ceremony. Shimo is good at Japanese history & cooking (especially sushi!) and Rika loves textile and antiques( ask her favorite shops!) It would be nice if we could go for trekking or cycling together, or make Japanese dishes together. We look forward to hosting you and share the seasonal beauty of Kyoto with you.
The Keyword of the area. "ZEN", "THE WAY OF TEA", "ART & CRAFT”, “LOCAL”. Karigane is located 1 minute-walk from Daitoku-ji, the best places in Japan to see a wide variety of zen gardens and experience the combination of “ZEN" culture and “THE WAY OF TEA”. We offer morning meditation experience at Daitokuji and 3 kinds of tea ceremony experiences, by tea artist, by tea farmer, and in Chinese. Karigane is located Kyoto’s famed weaving district, Nishijin, is now being the town gathers craftsman. Visiting the weaving factory of Kimono belts, Indigo dyer, craftsman of Kintsugi and hair ornaments will be special memory for those who loves "ART & CRAFTS". There are wide variety of “LOCAL” restaurants. such as Sushi, Kaiseki, Shojin Ryori, Soba, Udon, Izakaya, Wagyu BBQ, Deep fried skewer, Okonomiyaki, and Ramen all within walking distance. 2 super markets nearby for those who would like to cook at home. 7 WORLD HERITAGE SITES are within 6km. Golden pavilion(1.8km), Silver pavilion(5.6km), Kamigamo shrine(2km), Shimogamo shrine(2.9km),Nijo castle(3.8km), Ryoanji(3.2km) and Ninnaji(4.4km) and they are easily accessible with our free rental bicycle or public bus.
Languages spoken: English,Japanese

Area info

Amenities of Kyoto Machiya Cottage Karigane
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs ¥1,000 per day.
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bidet
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Slippers
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    • Hot tub
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Food & Drink
    • Breakfast in the room
    • Room service
    Activities
    • Cooking class
      Additional charge
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bike tours
      Additional charge
    • Walking tours
      Additional charge
    • Temporary art galleries
      Off-site
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Additional chargeOff-site
    Services & Extras
    • Wake-up service
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Transportation
    • Bicycle rental
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • Safe
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules

    Kyoto Machiya Cottage Karigane takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

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

    Check-out

    From 1:00 AM to 11:00 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

    No cribs or extra beds are available.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash Kyoto Machiya Cottage Karigane 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

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Guests are kindly requested to keep the noise level down between 22:00 to 8:00 and any complaint from our neighbors may result in the cancellation of their stay without refund.

    Please note this is strictly a nonsmoking property.

    Guests will be fully responsible for any damages or losses caused to the property.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Kyoto Machiya Cottage Karigane 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.

    In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

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

    This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    While this property offers stays longer than one month, Booking.com isn't offering a lease to a guest. Accordingly, all guests who participate in this offering won't have any rights or interests as a tenant for the offered property but should remain subject to applicable hotel stay/lodging terms and conditions.

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

    License number: 京都市指令保医セ第67号

    FAQs about Kyoto Machiya Cottage Karigane

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

    • Kyoto Machiya Cottage Karigane can accommodate this group size:

      • 5 guests

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

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Kyoto Machiya Cottage Karigane on this page.

    • Yes, Kyoto Machiya Cottage Karigane is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Kyoto Machiya Cottage Karigane is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Kyoto Machiya Cottage Karigane is 3 miles from the center of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Kyoto Machiya Cottage Karigane offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Bike tours
      • Bicycle rental
      • Cooking class
      • Walking tours
      • Tour or class about local culture

    • Kyoto Machiya Cottage Karigane has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

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