【Holiday Business Hours】Between 2024/12/30~2025/01/03, reservations & inquiries will be accepted via email.

Best Rate
Guarantee

Language

日本語

✕ Close

Top Page
Machiya Accommodation
‘Sumihotaru Oboro’ Machiya Holiday Home

Show all photos：

Best Rate Guarantee Starting From 2 Guests / Per Night 29,000 yen〜 (Avg. rate / Tax Incl.)

Select your CHECK-IN DATE

Check-in Date Available
Select a different Check-in Date
Outside of the Reservation Period

Reservations are accepted up to 8 months in advance
(this includes the current month)

Accommodation Fee shown is for 1 guest / per night

How to view the calendar

*Accommodation rates shown in the calendar below is for per person / per night. Please update the ‘Number of Guests’ to update the accommodation fee shown in the calendar.
*The initial rates shown in the calendar are for single occupancy (1 guest). Update the “Number of Guests” at the top of the calendar, and the rate per person will be displayed according to the number of guests.

Click to view this machiya house’s recommended stays and maximum occupancy.

Recommended Stays:

~ 4 Guests (Extra Comfort Stay) ~ 5 Guests (Maximum Occupancy Stay)*

*This machiya house has obtained a Hotel Business License issued by the Kyoto City Government with permission to accommodate the maximum number of guests as indicated above.

Opulent black and soft light. A luxurious, expansive machiya 2 train stations away from Kyoto Stn. ‘Sumihotaru Oboro’ Machiya Holiday Home

Kyoto Aquarium Kyoto Station Nishi Honganji Temple Shijo-Omiya Station Traditional Japanese townhouses

64.45㎡
~ 5 Guests ?
Recommended Stays:
~ 4 Guests (Extra Comfort Stay) ~ 5 Guests (Maximum Occupancy Stay)*
*This machiya house has obtained a Hotel Business License issued by the Kyoto City Government with permission to accommodate the maximum number of guests as indicated above.
2 Bedroom(s)
2 Single Bed(s)
3 Futons
1 Bathroom
2 Toilet(s)

WiFi
Floor Heating
Kitchen
Electric Stove
Microwave
TV
Apple TV
Hairdryer
Amenities
Washing Machine
Iron / Steamer
AC (with Heater)

Kitchen: Refrigerator
Induction Stovetop
Microwave
Toaster
Electric Kettle
Rice Cooker
Cookware
Plates, Cups & Cutlery
Kitchen Cloth, Sponge & Dish Soap
Original MACHIYA Coffee
Green Tea & Black Tea

Bathroom: Face & Bath Towels
Hair Dryer
Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Soap
Hand Soap

Amenities: Toothbrush & Toothpaste
Razor & Shaving Cream
Cotton Set
Wash Towel
Mini Hairbrush
Free WiFi
TV
Air Conditioner with Heater Function
Washing Machine with Dryer Function & Laundry Detergent
Iron & Ironing Board
Heated Flooring
Sofa

*Please bring your own pajamas or sleepwear for a pleasant night’s sleep

Show all amenities

Inspired by the gentle glimmer of fireflies against a serene black night. “Sumihotaru Oboro” is an innovative take on the traditional Kyoto machiya, where the interplay between light and dark turns traditional design into a dramatic, luxurious space.

Warm natural light illuminates each room of the machiya to highlight the rich textures in the wood and stonework, creating a sophisticated ambiance. A traditional Japanese room with a gorgeous silver leaf wall, and an expansive 2nd floor bedroom with a sky-high ceilings and exposed architecture await you.

Floor MAP

About This Machiya House

Inner courtyard Relish in the feeling of entering your own private hideaway as you walk through the inner courtyard filled with Japanese ferns and delicate moss.

Enter a bold machiya Slide open the front door to a stylish kitchen and dining space with rose gold fixtures. Adjacent is a Japanese living room with a wall adorned with brushed silver leafing.
・Additional wash basin
・Washing machine with dryer function

Textured woodwork From the wooden ‘ranma’ decorative detail above the living room entranceway, to the wooden ceiling painted in brilliant black, appreciate the details of Japanese craftsmanship.
・Up to 3 x Japanese futon bedding

Deluxe Western bedroom Appreciate the high ceilings and traditional architecture of this room as you relax on the sofa.
・2 x Twin beds
・TV
・Sofa

Modern ‘tokonoma’ Enjoy this modern take on the classic ‘tokonoma’ alcove, a traditional feature of machiya houses. The curved architecture adds softness and light into the space.

Beautiful bathroom Luxuriate in this bathroom that looks onto the private inner courtyard below. A deep bathtub and rainfall shower await you in the morning, or after a day of exploring Kyoto.

Additional Information

Address: 176-1 Urakatacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8822, Japan

Cancellation pollicy: - Click Here to view complete details regarding our cancellation policy.

House rules: - House check-in: 3:00 PM ~ 7:00 PM^*
- House check-out: ~10:00
^* Note: The check-in time for your machiya house may vary based on the plan you reserved. Please check your confirmation email for details.
^* Please inform us in advance if your arrival will be after 7:00 PM.
^* Instructions on how to check-in will be sent to you from info@machiya-inn-japan.com. Please read prior to your arrival.

Bedding Set-up: The number of beddings prepared will match the number of guests you have made a reservation for, and not the maximum capacity.
Please take a look at the floor plan for details on what beddings are available in this house (as it will differ depending on each house). To make a request for a specific bedding set-up, you must contact MACHIYA RESIDENCE INN at least 2 days before your check-in date. Up to 2 children (5-years-old and younger) staying under our “Children’s Policy” will be required to share a bedding with another guests.

Is this a hotel in Kyoto?: No, this is not a hotel in Kyoto. Our machiya homes are self-catering, private Japanese-style holiday homes (vacation rentals), which are reserved exclusively for 1 group per day. (Guests will not be sharing the house with any other guests). As there are no staff on-site at the house, our traditional Japanese machiya homes are perfect for travelers interested in immersing themselves in local culture in Kyoto!

If you require assistance during your stay, our friendly staff are available via email or telephone between 10AM~7PM. (Emergency assistance is available 24 hours a day.)
Please note that as this is a self-catering holiday homes, and not a hotel, housekeeping during your stay is available for guests who stay 4 night or more.
However, our staff are available for garbage pick-up, to provide additional towels during your stay, and more. We also encourage our guests to reuse bath towels to help us reduce the consumption of water.

‘Sumihotaru Oboro’ Machiya Holiday Home Reserve Now