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MACHIYA RESIDENCE INN accepts reservations up to 8 months in advance (which includes the current month).
Please check back on our website on the 1st of every month to see the new reservation openings of our traditional Japanese holiday homes!

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‘Kakishibu-an’ Machiya Holiday Home

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

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*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.

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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.

Downtown Shijo-Kawaramachi district, near Nishiki Market & Gion. A gorgeous traditional machiya holiday house. ‘Kakishibu-an’ Machiya Holiday Home

Gion Area Ponto-cho Shijo Station Yasaka Temple Traditional Japanese townhouses

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.
1.5 Bedroom(s)
2 Single Bed(s)
3 Futons
1 Bathroom
1 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 with Apple TV with Japanese, Chinese & English Channels
Air Conditioner with Heater Function
Washing Machine & Laundry Detergent
Iron & Ironing Board

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

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‘Kakishibu-an’ machiya house: a traditional holiday house (vacation rental) located in the central Kyoto district of Shijo-Kawaramachi.

Just off the bustling downtown streets, step into a narrow alleyway known only to locals. Walk down this nostalgic alleyway - a reminder of Kyoto’s historical townscape. Among the traditional machiya houses that line the alleyway, discover ‘Kakishibu-an’ here.

‘Kakishibu-an’ is an elegant, expansive machiya with a wall-to-wall garden view, which is a unique feature of the house. Take in the moss, maple tree and stone arrangement of the garden as you relax in the Japanese-style ‘tatami’ living room. Delicate woodwork, art and other refined design details decorate this tranquil space.

With a beautiful bathroom with Japanese ‘hinoki’ wood, kitchen and other modern comforts, make ‘Kakishibu-an’ your home during your stay in Kyoto.

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About This Machiya House

Elegant machiya Walk down a narrow alleyway tucked away in a bustling neighborhood to find a machiya house with dark wooden lattice windows and doors and contrasting white earthen walls.

'Tsuboniwa' garden The Japanese living room has traditional tatami flooring and a view of the stunning inner garden featuring moss, stones and a Japanese maple tree. Enjoy a sense of serenity here.
・Washing machine in the living room
・TV with Apple TV with Japanese, Chinese & English Channels

Kitchen Behind the wooden sliding doors adjacent to the living room, find a furnished kitchen with daily-use appliances, cookware, and dishes and cutlery.

Bathroom Surround yourself with aromatic 'hinoki' wood, a Japanese cedar that promotes relaxation and healing. As it grows only where the water and air are pure, it holds a sacred place in history.

Open-concept bedroom Walk up the stairs to find an open, airy space with high ceilings, two Western beds and a Japanese tatami loft area. A restroom is also found here.
・2 x Twin beds

Japanese loft space Appreciate the exposed traditional 'kokerabuki' shingle roof and original wooden beams as you relax in the tatami area just adjacent to the Western bedroom.
・Up to 1 x Japanese futon bedding

Additional Information

Address: 418-3 Maruya-cho Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8037, Japan, 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
^* 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.

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