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This is a single building rental of a Kyomachiya that has been in existence since the Meiji Era (1868-1912). The window overlooks the Kamo River and the town of Gion, making it a prime location to enjoy the typical Kyoto scenery.

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Kyoto, Kyoto
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shijo Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Nishiki Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the area

Kyoto

With a stay at this vacation home in Kyoto (Shimogyo Ward), you'll be steps from Kawaramachi Street and 6 minutes by foot from Shijo Street. .This vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Nishiki Market and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Yasaka Shrine.
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What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Shijo Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Nishiki Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gion Corner - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - 6 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 15 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Base BnA - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪麺屋優光 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪amore 木屋町 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪LA BARAKA (ラ バラカ) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪京CAFE ひとこえ 多奈加 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

This is a single building rental of a Kyomachiya that has been in existence since the Meiji Era (1868-1912). The window overlooks the Kamo River and the town of Gion, making it a prime location to enjoy the typical Kyoto scenery.

Air-conditioned accommodations at this vacation home offer hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with jetted bathtubs and bidets.
Recreational amenities at the vacation home include a hot tub.
Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a refrigerator and a microwave. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a bidet. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a sofa bed.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 16
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

This is a single building rental of a Kyomachiya that has been in existence since the Meiji Era (1868-1912). The window overlooks the Kamo River and the town of Gion, making it a prime location to enjoy the typical Kyoto scenery. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing traditional house - so quiet and peaceful. Outstanding location. Our host was very quick to reply to any questions we had and we felt very welcome. I would definitely be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful home with thoughtful details in a superb location - we can’t wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica B., Destin, florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Communication was super, amenities were great but most of all the place was lovely with great energy. Perfect for our family, clean and our teens were wanting to stay longer! Great juju & energy flow. Perfect location both logistically and aesthetically! Having coffee every morning, looking at the river was amazing and a great start to the day :)
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Z. S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and traditional home. Very convenient to Gion District, restaurants, and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely ideal in every way. I was nervous at first because there was a duplicate listing by a scammer, and I was not sure which was the real listing. I called VRBO, and they helped me confidently identify this as the real one (and they removed the fake one). The host was great. The house is beautiful and authentic. The laundry and shower and toilet are spectacular. (You’ll see…) And the location is perfect, on the river, easy walk to everything, including the best restaurants and subway station.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grzegorz

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable for a group of 6 adults. Couple good restaurants and bars on the same block and 5 minute walk to bar/restaurant scene in downtown. Just know you’re sleeping on pretty much the floor. No tv! There is a washer/dryer combo. Plenty outlets. Good WiFi. Medium size Fridge. Kitchen is pretty much large sink with small counter top. Very large balcony with nice view. Will definitely stay here if I come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Very nice apartment. Close to restaurants, shops and grocery stores. But very quiet at night. Water running outside the deck. Very nice view in the morning. Beautiful art. Historic feel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadine F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Japanese explanation

What an amazing home to give you the experience of living in Japan. Perfect location. The host was gracious and responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akio T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent for short or long stays

There is little to criticize about this kyomachiya on the western bank of the Kamo River in Shijo, central Kyoto. Its location is ideal for tourists with excellent proximity to attractions. Overall, almost all aspects are excellent. The rooms are larger than typical for Kyoto (two are eight mats).Tips for potential guests:- The 3 bedrooms are generously sized, comfortable for sleeping for 6 people or 3 couples. 2 bedrooms are larger than the 3rd. Space overall might feel tight for 5 or 6 adults socializing simultaneously - less of an issue if you're out sightseeing all day.- Ground floor bedroom works best if you store futons in the morning, otherwise you'll occupy the main shared space.- The second "living room" in the house center has less natural light but is the only shared space with Western-style furniture. This means ground floor "bedroom" is the best shared space.- Kitchen is small without stove/oven/toaster but has a good-sized refrigerator. Perfect for basic food prep and storage but limited for cooking meals.Unexpected positives:- Two bedrooms are surprisingly spacious - much larger than many other listings- Opening both front and back sliding doors creates refreshing airflow, especially valuable during warmer months- Despite central location, being set back from Kiyamachi-dori ensures quietness- Everything's been modernized: electrical, AC/heating, radiant floors, bath/water heatHighly recommended for anyone seeking an authentic Kyoto experience.
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelly N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location and street

What an amazing experience staying in Toshiya's Machiya! Awesome location on a picturesque street with a beautiful view of rhe Kamo River. Recommend highly!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in wonderful location!

This is an amazing rental in a very old fully remodeled unit. The location is great and the host is fantastic! We accidentally missed a day in our booking the host added the day and came by late to collect payment. Wonderful for a short term stay as there is no kitchen and no parking but there is paid parking nearby. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Wonderful Experience

This traditional Japanese home is located on the river in a restaurant and entertainment-thick part of town. We stayed five nights here. The place was immaculate. Access is via a smart lock on the door. There are no beds as the flooring is traditional tatami mats, so all occupants are sleeping on futons. The home has a deck overlooking the river and two bathrooms. The downstairs bathroom has a shower room that is also a sauna. Restaurants and entertainment are not just "within walking distance" -- there are several excellent places that are two and three doors on either side of the place. Sites to be seen such as the Imperial Palace or Golden Pavilion require a bus or cab ride. Just an FYI, traffic in Kyoto can be brutal and the bus system is inadequate to the challenge -- it is the only public transit system in Japan that does not run on schedule.This home is an excellent choice for a family that wants to experience Kyoto. The host is gracious and always available if needed. We would book this again without hesitancy.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rena C., Vancouver, BC

Liked: Cleanliness

Location Meets Tradition, Beauty & Comfort

Decorated beautifully & updated with present-day comforts, three of us — older couple & adult son — enjoyed four nights here. Host Toshiya is welcoming, responsive, & hospitable. The place is special & his pride shows. Some perks: LOCATION: Close to many of Kyoto’s sites & walkable to restaurants, konbinis, subway stations, & shopping. We took nearby subways to Nara Park & to the Bamboo Forest. We loved returning to this picturesque home at the end of long days. Great water views! SECOND BATHROOM: A full second bathroom makes mornings a breeze. Water pressure in the showers is terrific. Fine-quality toiletries are provided. LAUNDRY: A good washer-dryer while travelling is an obvious plus. We also used the iron/ironing board. SLEEPING: Traditional Japanese sleeping style. Futons placed on the tatami mats (on the floor), we found them very comfortable. OFFICE: Extra room with a desk - we didn't use it so just fyi. TO NOTE: Kitchen is tiny & has a fridge, microwave, coffee-maker, sink, kettle & traditional teapot. No stove but for most Japan travellers this shouldn’t be a problem. We ate hearty breakfasts of cereal, yogurt, bananas, danish, cheese, smoked salmon, grape tomatoes, OJ & coffee. Just pick up breakfast at any konbini or grocery store. The wooden stairs in this home are gorgeous but steeper than what we're accustomed to & not ideal for very young children. Older kids would be fine. All in all, a perfect spot in Kyoto! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Machiya on the Kamogawa

My husband and I stayed one week at Mizunagian, and will definitely come back next time. The house is beautiful, and the location is very quiet, while also being in a very central location. We loved the view of the river, and the traditional soaking tub. The house would be comfortable for 4. The stairs might be difficult for small children or elderly adults, but we plan to come back with our children next time. Toshiua-San was a great host and very responsive. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024