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≪10 min to Gion≫Historical Japanese house near to Gion area

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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Pool
Interior
Point of interest
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom70 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

≪10 min to Gion≫Historical Japanese house near to Gion area

Hello, everyone. We are Miyabi team and all staffs are Japanese.
We love to support our guests' travel.
If you want to know local information, please feel free to ask us!
We can also recommend local information and restaurants for you!

What we did as our hospitality for our guests.
・Meeting up with our guests at the house
・Send a information of events
・Making reservations of restaurants
・Making reservations of tickets of Geisha shows, Miyako Odori
・Applying tickets of SAIHOJI ( Kokedera : Moss temple )
・Helping our guests' travel plan before they arrive
・Taking our guests to the doctors
・Sending information of Typhoon and disaster information in advance
・Providing baby items ( Baby items are free： high chair, baby plates, baby potty and baby bath. )
※Please contact us in advance if you need them.
・Sending stuffs our guests left
・Sending airmail with pictures
・Sending snacks which our guests asked us to send. ( Ex, One of our guests enjoyed Kyoto snacks and they sent us a e-mail that they want to eat the same snacks again for kid's birthday. )

We would like to be the best host for you!

Kyoto is famous for having been the ancient capital of Japan, dating back over 1200 years. The sheer beauty of the temples, shrines, gardens and culture imbued within its boundaries makes Kyoto one of the most revered places in the world.

The property is 2 storied town house.
1 bedroom and 1 Tatami room are on the 2nd floor.
Bathroom, washroom, washing machine(wash/dry),small kitchen is on the ground floor.
Hair dryer and towels shampoo and body soap are provided.

Shofu-an (means Pine Breeze) is one unit of Kyo Machiya Miyabi in Kiyomizu area, a big Kyoto traditional house, and was designed and renowed Kyoto based architect Geoffrey P. Moussas. Shofu-an is being meticulously preserved with the traditional techniques that have been handed down for centuries. While sticking to tradition is important for the architect, updating the facilities, such as modern bath-shower room, high-tech toilet, kitchen, heating floor, are just as important to meet the present day needs of our guests. The delicate balance between 'old and new' is what sets this apart.
Shofu-an is at the foot of Kiyomizu Temple, which is been designated a World Culture Heritage, and is very convenient for visiting by walking distance many others famous temples, shrines, downtown, and Gion, the most famous Geisha district!

Enjoy Kyoto and the distinctive features of local townhomes by staying in a real Machiya, feeling the natural way of living and the change of seasons which distinguishes Kyoto' s culture and its people.

City buses or rental bikes can take you to most famous sites in Kyoto within 30 minutes.

Please see our other listings in the In Sanjo-Kamanza area: Shimoza-an VRBO#514790 & Kamiza-an VRBO#514588.
In Aneyakoji area other 2 listings: Kaede VRBO#1077968 & Satsuki VRBO#1077956
Kaede and Satsuki are rented for a whole house as well #1275901
In kiyomizu area other 2 properties: Bairin-an #3438160
Whole house Kiyomizu bettei #1266495

Kyoto, the cultural heart of Japan is waiting for you!

RATES:
US$ rates for reference only.
※ When you check in, please pay accommodation tax of Kyoto government.
This accommodation tax is not included in rental cost of the house.
Please pay by cash. The tax fee is depends on how much you payed for your rental cost.
If your rental cost is under 20000 JPY per person per night, the tax is 200 JPY per person per night.
(EX) If you are 3 people and you stay 3 nights, the accommodation tax will be
200 JPY × 3 people × 3 nights = 1800 JPY
If your rental cost is 20000 JPY to 49,999 JPY per person per night, the tax is 500 JPY per person per night.
(EX) If you are 2 people and you stay 2 nights, the accommodation tax will be
500 JPY × 2 people × 2 nights = 2000 JPY

※Check in time is 4 PM to 8 PM.
Leaving luggage before check in time (after 11:30 am) is available, please feel free to ask us if you need it.

If you arrive later than 8 PM, please let us know.

※Please let us know the number of people correctly.
If the number of people is different from the number you actually book with, the extra fee will be charged.
Person not registered for accommodation must refrain from staying overnight in the room.

Please feel free to ask us for any questions.

Property manager

Toshimitsu Negishi

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 753 sq ft (70 sq m)

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Exterior detail

Preserved Kyo-Machiya more than 115 years was transformed to an accommodation.

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Preserved Kyo-Machiya more than 115 years was transformed to an accommodation.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Historical Japanese House Near to Gion Area

About the neighborhood

Map
Kyoto, Kyoto (prefecture)

What's nearby

  • Kiyomizu Temple - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Nishiki Market - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 13 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 20 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪油そば ねこまた - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪龍門本店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪前田珈琲高台寺店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Loose Kyoto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪K36 - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is ≪10 min to Gion≫Historical Japanese house near to Gion area pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ≪10 min to Gion≫Historical Japanese house near to Gion area?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ≪10 min to Gion≫Historical Japanese house near to Gion area?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ≪10 min to Gion≫Historical Japanese house near to Gion area located?

Located in Higashiyama Ward, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Hokanji Temple and Kiyomizu Temple. Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market are also within 1 mi (2 km). Kiyomizu-gojo Station is 13 minutes by foot and Higashiyama Station is 20 minutes.

≪10 min to Gion≫Historical Japanese house near to Gion area Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

dominic y.

Liked: Cleanliness
A magical Kyoto experience
Absolutely stunning and gracious hosts. Everything was beautifully prepared and expertly explained. We absolutely loved our stay and experience — and not only that — the location was pretty much as good as it gets, walking distance from Gion and Kiyomizu. Thanks so much guys! xo
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily X.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
Great location and nice host. The house is very comfortable during winter with the floor heating. The only issue is about sound proofing - the two bedrooms upstairs basically have minimum sound proofing so not great if someone in the family snores. This is kind of expected for a traditional house though.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in great location
Everything was as advertised and the property management team was great. They helped with activity suggestions and were prompt with check-in. Overall, the place fit our family of 5 comfortable and provided the local experience we were hoping for. The location was great for visiting certain temples and getting meals. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Bonnie K., Mountain View

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location in Higashiyama
This is one of 3 units in a traditional Japanese tea house (machiya). We stayed at another unit 4 years ago and chose to return to a slightly bigger unit. This unit has good amenities such as washer/dryer, full bathroom with ofuro bathtub, and kitchen with Nespresso machine. Only thing to note is that this tea house has single-pane windows and little insulation... took a little while to warm up. Location is super convenient as we could walk to all top attractions in Higashiyama, Gion and even the shopping area. We had a short but good stay this time!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic experience of living in a traditional Kyoto house (but with heating!)
We loved it. We've been to Kyoto many, many times, but never stayed in a house before. It was fascinating to see how the house was intertwined with its neighbors. The location is perfect - walking distance from Kiyomizu-dera and Gion, and a short bus ride from central Kyoto. The house itself was in perfect condition, everything worked perfectly (especially the heating, thank goodness - it was cold outside).

10/10 Excellent

Kellye M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
Lovely, cozy property in a great location.

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Kyoto experience
We had an exceptional experience on our first trip to Japan! The owners responded immediately to questions before and during our stay! They were most helpful and made our stay pleasant. Highly recommend staying! Many thanks to all your staff!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jillisa M.

Perfect in every way!
A friend and I stayed here for four nights while traveling around Japan. Communication before we arrived was timely and excellent, and Jackie was extremely helpful and nice when we checked in. She made sure we understood everything we needed to know about the property, the area, and things we might want to do and see. The location was very convenient for lots of restaurants, sights, transportation, and shopping. We loved the quirky layout of the property and the traditional touches like sliding doors and tatami floors in some rooms. The kitchen is small but suitable for everything we needed, and there's a grocery store nearby (less than 10-minute walk). Despite very cold outdoor temperatures (we were there in February), we were always toasty warm at the home between the great heaters and heated floors. We greatly appreciated that they provided everything we needed to do laundry and took advantage of it to do a load. The shower and bath were absolutely divine. We were able to arrange luggage delivery from our ryokan in Tokyo as long as we scheduled it to arrive when we were present at the property in Kyoto. When we were done with our stay in Kyoto, we were able to send out luggage on to Hiroshima while we visited Koyosan for two nights. There is a luggage drop off place less than a 5-minute walk from the property (Gion Shijo station, Global Yamamoto). Overall, everything was prefect and we were delighted with our stay. I would definitely recommend it to others, and I would be happy to stay there again. Arigatou gozaimasu!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

The apartment is in a fabulous part of Kyoto. Great restaurants, shops & shrines are close by.
The apartment was very historical but with all modern amenities. Communication was excellent and any questions we had were answered right away. The location is the best. We could walk to so many great restaurants and shops, yet where the apartment is located is a quiet residential street.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

larisa b.

No living area to hang out
Great location, easy check in and check out, mistly clean, really AUTHENTIC old Japanese traditional house. Nice size bedrooms, sufficient bathroom and shower facilities. The only problem for us was a complete absence of a living space to hang out in at night. There is a very small tatami area in between the kitchen table and the staircase to the bedrooms which is in front of the very small TV, but the area is too small to gather in. Additionally , it would be nice to have some other than just Japanese channels on TV. My husband was concerned with fire safety as we could see wiring near the ceiling. As expected there is practically no sound insulation so be prepared to hear everything that is going on outside and next door . A strange smell in the small area in between the front door and the door to the house where you take your shoes off. Walls and chairs in the kitchen need some freshening up as they appear somewhat worn, stained and scratched. We tried the authentic experience, but I don't think it was for us, unfortunately, which is not to say that it won't be a good fit for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

Beautiful comfortable warm house & great location
Our second wonderful stay in one of these excellent holiday apartments in a beautifully renovated machiya - warm & comfortable even on the coldest night & kind helpful hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

Quick cozy visit to Kyoto
Shofu-an provided a perfect launching point for our very brief visit to Kyoto. Our group of 3 adults and 2 children fit perfectly in the Shofu-an. We were warmly welcomed upon our arrival and enjoyed the experience of sleeping in a real Japanese home complete with tatami mats, heated floors and futon bedding. The location is perfect for launching out for sight seeing during the day and exploring dining options at night. I hope to stay here again next time I get to visit Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

Great accommodations.
Surrounded by many great things to do and see. We were also picked up and dropped off from Kyoto station which helped a great deal. Many suggestions helped us pick great things to do and see.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Clarisse C.

Très jolie maison authentique japonaise
Petite maison adorable, très bien située dans le quartier de Gion, permettant de faire beaucoup de choses à pied dans Kyoto.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017