Machiya FeaturesAbout

What is a Machiya?

The machiya (町家) is a two-storey traditional Japanese townhouse that is said to have originated as early as 794 AD.
These distinct wooden houses help to preserve Japan’s traditional townscape, and continue to captivate people’s hearts today.

Features

The Luxury of a Home Away from Home Reserve an entire traditional townhouse to create your own unique experience in Japan. From couples, families, to groups of friends, our machiya houses can accommodate anywhere from 2 guests upwards to 9 guests. Each property is licensed to operate under the Hotel Business License Law.
Various Locations to Choose From Choose from over 50 machiya houses to find one that best fits into your travel needs. Each of our machiya are centrally located, with convenient access to sightseeing attractions, local neighborhoods, shops, restaurants and more. Take this perfect opportunity to fully immerse yourself within our city and culture.
Designed to Suit your Needs Discover the distinct mark the various eras and time periods have left on our machiya. Each of these beautifully renovated traditional houses have been updated to meet the needs of the modern guest. With fully furnished kitchens, wifi access, bathroom amenities, and more, each machiya is equipped to accommodate the needs of both short-term to long-term stays.

Facilities & Amenities

Fully-Equipped Kitchens Every machiya is outfitted with a kitchen ready for use. Prepare a meal as you would at home using the full range of appliances, such as stovetops, microwave, pots and pans. Savour a cup of our original Machiya Residence Inn coffee.
Modern Bathrooms Carefully-designed bathrooms that promote rest and relaxation. A full range of amenities are available, including towels, a hair dryer and our custom-created Machiya Residence Inn luxury shampoo, conditioner and body soap. Feel refreshed.
Other Amenities Every machiya is equipped with additional amenities for your comfort and convenience, including a washing machine with detergent, air conditioner with heater, heated flooring, TV and free WiFi. ※ Amenities may differ according to the machiya. Please confirm on the machiya’s page.

Our Guest Services

24-Hour Emergency Services and Guest Support Each machiya is equipped with a cellphone for easy contact with our guest services team. Our friendly staff is available for general inquiries from 10 AM to 7 PM, while emergency services are accessible 24/7. Whether you have questions about your accommodation, need restaurant reservations, or seek recommendations for exploring Kyoto, feel free to reach out during regular hours. We hope you fully enjoy your stay in our machiya holiday homes and immerse yourself in the local living experience.
Optional Experiences & Services We offer a multitude of different services to help make your stay with us a great experience. Take advantage of our offerings, including luggage delivery, breakfast delivery, private tours, taxi reservations, and more.
Available Experiences:
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　Kimono Rental Details
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For additional experiences, visit: Special Offers Details We offer a multitude of different services to help make your stay with us a great experience. Take advantage of our offerings, including luggage delivery, breakfast delivery, private tours, taxi reservations, and more.
Available Experiences: Breakfast Options Kimono Rental Private Tour For additional experiences, visit: Special Offers