Kyoto townhome rental - The nearest machiya accommodation to the heart of Gion
The nearest machiya accommodation to the heart of Gion
 
Kyoto townhome rental - The nearest machiya accommodation to the heart of Gion

The nearest machiya accommodation to the heart of Gion

It is a Kyoto machiya of 100 years old carefully renovated.

It is a Kyoto machiya of 100 years old carefully renovated.

Living room (up to 2 sets of futon mattress can be prepared upon request)

Living room (up to 2 sets of futon mattress can be prepared upon request)

A spot garden may be viewed through “yukimi-shoji

A spot garden may be viewed through “yukimi-shoji

There is a horigotatsu where you can sit down and have legs down like a chair.

There is a horigotatsu where you can sit down and have legs down like a chair.

“Tokonoma,” an alcove which is unique in Japanese traditional houses is placed.

“Tokonoma,” an alcove which is unique in Japanese traditional houses is placed.

The picture drawn by local artists

The picture drawn by local artists

The corridor by the tsuboniwa garden

The corridor by the tsuboniwa garden

The grid viewed from the window side. Gion Corner is just across the street.

The grid viewed from the window side. Gion Corner is just across the street.

The full bathrooms have bathtubs made of podocarpus, located on both floors.

The full bathrooms have bathtubs made of podocarpus, located on both floors.

Up to 4 people can sleep in the Bedroom on the second floor.

Up to 4 people can sleep in the Bedroom on the second floor.

There is a small room connected to the bedroom on the second floor.

There is a small room connected to the bedroom on the second floor.

Old stairs are usually very steep, but it is mild-stair structure easy to ascend

Old stairs are usually very steep, but it is mild-stair structure easy to ascend

There is a compute available with the Internet access

There is a compute available with the Internet access

All the tableware and kitchenware are prepared

All the tableware and kitchenware are prepared

The entrance

The entrance

There are many restaurants and bars available around the house.

There are many restaurants and bars available around the house.

A beautiful spot garden may be seen through veranda by sliding up yukimi-shoji

A beautiful spot garden may be seen through veranda by sliding up yukimi-shoji

  • Bedrooms1
  • Sleeps4
  • 2 Bathrooms
Minimum Stay 3 nights
 

Photos and Description of the Kyoto vacation townhome rental
1 bedroom, 2 full bathrooms, sleeps 4 people

Koyuan is an accommodation facility that enables you to charter and stay at a whole block of “machiya,” Kyoto’s traditional townhouse. It is a place where you can experience Japanese culture and art created with obsession of the owner who is a painter in Kyoto.

It is the nearest machiya accommodation facility to the center area of Gion in Kyoto and is located in an alley connected to popular Gion Hanamikoji where maikos and geikos can be often seen. Popular sightseeing spots, Yasaka Shrine, Kodaiji Temple and Kiyomizu-dera are also very conveniently accessible on foot.

This house obtains official hotel/inn business license and complies with the Building Standard Law and the Fire Services Act in Japan. You may securely stay in this house while enjoying your trip in Kyoto.

Popular sightseeing spots around the house;

Kiyomizu Tample - 15 minutes on foot

Yasaka Shrine - 5 minutes on foot

Gion Hanamikoji Street - 5 minutes on foot

Gion Corner - 3 minutes on foot

1 Reviews of Property 368832 in Kyoto, Japan

Authentic Kyoto 'Machiya' Townhouse in Gion
average rating of 5.0 based on 1 reviews
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Authentic Kyoto 'Machiya' Townhouse in Gion
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p368832
+81 75-7085610
Kyoto Japan
Cassis
5

Excellent !

5 of 5
Submitted: May 25, 2012 Stayed: May 2012
Perfect stay with a warmfull welcome from the guestmaster, who help us a lot for choosing good adress in town and help us to book them
We had an excellent stay on this raffinated house, perfectly placed in Kyoto, fully equiped (even a computer with a printer on disposal ! and a one number cellphone for easy call to the staff !)
We fully recommend this place
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thank you for the recommendation. It was a pleasure helping you find places around the city. I hope you will have the opportunity to come to Kyoto again. I would be more than happy to help you and introduce you to other charming sightseeing areas and restaurants. All the best.