Housed in a historic building, Machiya Momiji offers accommodations with a garden and free Wifi in Kyoto, a 16-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Built in 19th century, this 3-star vacation home is within a 13-minute walk of Gion Shijo Station and 0.7 miles of Sanjusangen-do Temple. Kyoto Station is 1.6 miles away and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 1.1 miles from the vacation home. The air-conditioned vacation home consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and slippers. A flat-screen TV with streaming services is offered. The vacation home offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service. TKP Garden City Kyoto is 1.4 miles from the vacation home, while Samurai Kembu Kyoto is one mile from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 28 miles from Machiya Momiji.

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Located in the top-rated area in Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!


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

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.8
High score for Kyoto
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  • Miranda
    United States of America United States of America
    Staying at Machiya Momiji is like living in a transitional Japanese house, and yet with all the modern comforts. We were wowed the the first 15 minutes when we walked in. Our eyes kept wondering around everywhere, from the layout of the place to...
  • Craig
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This stay gave us a taste of a traditional home in Kyoto, but with a modern twist!
  • Eugenio
    France France
    Perfect location! Excellent traditional house! Comfortable beds! Excellent for families and groups

Host Info

9.8
9.8
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Kyoto machiya offer an excellent alternative to hotels and a chance to experience the Japanese lifestyle. We have combined traditional Japanese design, such as the main tatami room complete with horikotatsu (sunken seating area) and shoji (sliding paper screens) with contemporary comforts such as luxury bathroom, heated floors, the latest in Japanese toilet technology and a fully fitted kitchen. Externally, the house reflects traditional machiya design and the greatest of compliments have come from our neighbours who are delighted with how the place looks. Calm and quiet, Machiya Momiji presents an opportunity to relax and enjoy the design and space of your own house during a stay in beautiful Kyoto.
Restoring a Kyoto machiya (which translates as ‘town house’) was a long standing dream which we finally realized in 2013. As a professor at a local university, I originally purchased this property to be our family home but a new position has led to relocation away from Kyoto meaning that we can now offer our home as a vacation rental. We have been welcoming guests to our property since 2014 and have excellent reviews - you can also see the kind comments left in our guest book in the property itself.
We searched long and hard for the right sized property in the right place, and this it. Machiya Momiji (momiji translates as ‘Japanese Maple’ and we have one in our garden!) is located in the heart of a traditional neighborhood on the doorstep of some of Kyoto’s most famous and stunning cultural treasures such as Kiyomizu-dera which is just a ten minute walk away. A short walk along the Kamogawa river brings you to the bustling heart of Kyoto around Shijo Kawaramachi and the Gion entertainment district, famed for Geisha and Kabuki. On purchase, the property needed complete renovation and we worked with a local company, Hachise, that specializes in the renovation of traditional Kyoto machiya. They are also renowned for their high standards of craftsmanship which comes from working exclusively with local specialists.
Languages spoken: English,Japanese

Area info

Amenities of Machiya Momiji
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Garden
  • Heating
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
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
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
Building Characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Adults only
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM

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

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 2 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa JCB American Express Cash is not accepted Machiya Momiji 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 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform Machiya Momiji 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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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215号

FAQs about Machiya Momiji

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

  • Check-in at Machiya Momiji is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

  • Machiya Momiji can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

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  • Machiya Momiji has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

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    • Machiya Momiji is 1.3 miles from the center of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.