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(Kyoto・Higashiyama) 10 minutes to Gion Matsuri Tram, 5 minutes walk to Heian Shrine
Awata-guchi Sanjobo Sanso is an inn with a view of the downtown area, a townhouse-style building, and an open bath. Conveniently located a 5-minute walk from Higashiyama Station on the Tozai Line - The Gion Festival, held in July, is also close enough to be seen in 10 minutes by train. Nearby are classic spots such as Heian Shrine, Maruyama Park, and Yasaka Shrine, and a little further on, the Philosopher's Walk and Kiyomizu Temple are also within walking distance. In season, you can see the bright and colorful autumn leaves from the window of the room! It is convenient for business and sightseeing. • There is no stove, so you cannot cook. • There is a microwave and toaster. • You can't watch TV, but you can watch Netflix, YouTube, etc.
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 150 reviews
BEST GION LOCATION, LUXURY, QUIET VACATION RENTAL
Thank you for considering renting for your vacation our fully renovated traditional Kyoto Machiya. A few minutes from Gion Corner, in Kyoto's most popular area, our 90m2 Japanese townhouse has undergone extensive refurbishment by award-winning architects to combine absolute comfort, luxury, safety and tradition.We are FULLY LICENSED to operate as a short-term vacation rental, please book with confidence knowing that our house has passed the rigorous safety and comfort tests of the city of Kyoto.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 443 reviews
【kyokoi-okasaki】 Heian Shrine and Subway 5mintes
【Kyokoi-Okazaki 】 This inn is renovated from a traditional Kyoto townhouse, preserving the traditional structure while improving and beautifying the house facilities The inn is located between Heian Shrine, Kyoto Zoo, and Okazaki Park, all reachable within a 3-5 minute walk. Convenient transportation, with the nearest subway station and bus stop within a 4-7 minute walk. Within a 3-5 minute walk, there are supermarkets, convenience stores, and banks, making life and transportation convenient!
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 127 reviews
K's Villa Kamogawa - Excellent River View
K's Villa Kamogawa-an is an authentic Kyoto style wooden house located right beside the Kamo river only 3 mins walk from Shichijo station. Maximum 7 guests, Suitable for 2 - 5 guests Please ensure you select the correct number of guests when booking <Important> Please come to K's Villa Office (K's House Kyoto) to CHECK-IN before 20:30pm. ※Please do NOT go to K's Villa directly. ・If you arrive before 16:00, we can keep your luggage at K' s Villa Office(K's House Kyoto) anytime after 9:00am.
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 260 reviews
Guesthouse renovated from a traditional building.
Kyoto Seifuan is a private, one-group-per-day accommodation housed in a renovated traditional Kyoto building. Located just a 3-minute walk from Higashiyama Station on the Tozai Subway Line, it offers convenient access to transportation and shopping, and is within walking distance of Gion, Yasaka Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Please note that a lodging tax, as stipulated by Kyoto City, will be collected separately from the accommodation fee. (Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.)
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 174 reviews
kyoto villa soso (Near Kyoto station)
《May 2019 TV can be watched.》 It is located 15 minutes on foot from Kyoto station. It will be lent to a Kyoto townhouse style building. I put the finest furniture and the finest bed. You can also use wifi. The bath is about the size of two adults and uses Japanese cypress. It will be a very beautiful room just opened in January. Please try and stay at once. The location of the hotel is in a place where you can walk to downtown area of Kyoto and famous temples. It is a very convenient place.
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 981 reviews
Kiyomizu Area | Machiya House | 6 Guests | Gion
TABITABI MITSU is a fully renovated 100-year-old Kyoto machiya near Rokuharamitsuji Temple. This private entire house offers a calm stay for one group per day. The entrance features historic stone paving once used for Kyoto’s streetcars. The flooring showcases traditional “Naguri” hand-carved textures. Enjoy a serene garden view and relax in the semi-open-air bath with a Shigaraki ceramic tub. Upstairs includes a tatami room and bedroom with refined design details.
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 158 reviews
Traditional Kyoto House with a Private Hinoki Bath
Welcome to Art House Shirakawa Yagi Our guesthouse is a renovated 80-year-old traditional Kyoto house where art and everyday life come together. We have welcomed over 1,000 groups of guests from around the world. Enjoy & relax in the spacious hinoki cypress bath, and experience a peaceful side of Kyoto away from the crowds. Half of the house is our family home, offering a glimpse of authentic Kyoto life while providing a spacious stay. Up to 5guests
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 455 reviews
N.Machiya stay inside Chomyo temple, stay with Zen
In a perfect location, the house has all the charm of a traditional Kyoto townhouse: tatami mat, sliding wooden doors, paper doors, garden-view bathroom, all with luxurious modern facilities and comfort. The house is a 100-year-old townhouse located inside the Chomyo temple, 5mins' walk from subway Sanjo sta. Kamo river. Convenient to Gion town and Heian Shrine. The house has quiet neighborhood,supermarket and restaurants nearby.
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 441 reviews
Ninoan @ My Kyoto Pied a Terre
This traditional Japanese house is built in 1924 and officially certificated by Kyoto city. The house is located in a quiet residential neighborhood and is in close proximity to Shinnyo-do temple. It is situated on a charming path within walking distance of numerous temples, including Ginkakuji, Nanzenji, Eikando, Heian Shrine and the Philosophers Path.
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 144 reviews
Kyoto Machiya style suite entire house
We are located in Kawaramachi near downtown and convenient for public transit, just 10 min from JR Kyoto Station by taxi, 6 min walking distance from the Kawaramachi subway station, and easy access to the shopping and areas. There is very quiet surrounded by hotels and residences, yet convenient reach of bus routes to other landmarks in Kyoto.
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 366 reviews
Guesthouse Hana - Oneness Villa
Oneness Villa is conveniently situated in the vibrant downtown area of Gion and Higashiyama and within walking distance of Shijo Dori,. It is just a 5-minute walk from the nearest station, Gojo Station on the Keihan Railway, and easily accessible within about a 10-minute taxi ride from Kyoto Station.
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviewsPopular amenities for vacation rentals near Kyoto City Zoo
Condo rentals with wifi

Long Stay up to 55%OFF|3mins to market|WIFI|Nijo
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 830 reviews
Sleeps up to 10! Gion Shijo Station is a 1-minute walk. It is in a good location overlooking Yasaka Shrine, Chion-in, and Minamiza from the window. Pets are allowed!
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 205 reviews
B2 Quiet accommodation in Shijyo Kawaramachi with a double bed plus a single bed, 25 m2 (with balcony), brand new bathroom, brand new soundproof windows and renovation, elevator
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 172 reviews
Elegant Kyoto Hideaway | Walk to Gion & Kiyomizu
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 344 reviews
Best location in the city
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 173 reviews
E2 Kyoto Kawaramachi, the whole family can walk to Nishiki Market, Takashimaya, Kamo River, Gion, Kiyomizu Temple. 128㎡ entire floor with a large table for gatherings, quiet alley, with an elevator and a balcony.
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 120 reviews
King Size Bed/Near Nijo Castle/With Kitchen/Wifi
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 493 reviews
[Japanese-style quiet bedroom with a courtyard] Kyoto Station - 11 minutes by Kintetsu train! The nearest private railway station is 3 minutes on foot, and Konbini is 2 minutes on foot. Safe and clean accommodation in a good location for sightseeing
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 154 reviewsFamily-friendly house rentals

A Warm & Quiet Kyoto Home for a Peaceful Stay
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 255 reviews
京町家 天の川 〔Maison à Kyoto Amanogawa〕
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 875 reviews
4mins to Ginkakuji! Traditional townhouse-京町家銀閣
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 163 reviews
Traditional Kyoto town house_South
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 334 reviews
Renovated Trad House: Gion Walk & 5 min to Sta.宇庵月
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviews
B:Kyoto MACHIYA with garden woodbath Barrier free
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 312 reviews
Traditional Japanese style house!!
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 540 reviews
Murasakino Guesthouse Authentic Traditional House
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviewsApartment rentals with air conditioning

Kiyomizu Temple Pedestrian Area | 75 ㎡ New Kyoto Machiya Style 2LDK Rental | 10 min walk from Gion Shijo Station | Direct access to Kyoto Station Bus
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 171 reviews
Heart of Kyoto|Spacious 100㎡|Sleeps 6
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 569 reviews
Naomi's apartment: All rooms equipped with washing machines, 10-minute walk to Kyoto Station, double bed apartment
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 1866 reviews
Minn Kiyomizu Gojo's apartment with kitchen, family apartment 3
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 511 reviews
[EIK] Matatabi 7-minute walk from Gojo station, [EIK-A] King bed apartment
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 902 reviews
ZE4A 8 min GionShijo|Yasaka Kiyomizu|Kit Bath Wshr
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 217 reviews
Kyoto, Shijo, Kawaramachi, Gion Walking Distance | 4F | 1 Floor Private | Family Friendly | Long Stay | Luggage Storage OK | Elevator
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviews
The Gion House, Lower level apartment
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviewsOther great vacation rentals near Kyoto City Zoo

"Kyoto's Inn Kansuke" is a 1-building rental townhouse located 5 minutes on foot from Keihan Kiyomizu-gojo Station.
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 189 reviews
Ito Machiya | Light-Filled Retreat Near Gion
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews
Traditional Japanese House near Heian Shrine
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 29 reviews
逢譚-atan-
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 16 reviews
【Kyotofish·Kawabata】Gion Riverside Machiya
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 54 reviews
Maana京都
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 67 reviews
Machiya on Gion Hanamikoji, enjoy bath and garden
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 24 reviews
Kyoto Machiya House|2min to Station|Private Garden
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 14 reviewsDestinations to explore
- Namba Sta.
- Kyoto Station
- Universal Studios Japan
- Umeda Sta.
- Shin-Osaka Sta.
- Sannomiya Station
- Osaka Station City
- Universal City Station
- Nishi-kujō
- Suzuka Circuit
- Tennoji Sta.
- JR Namba Station
- Dotombori
- Nippombashi Sta.
- Taisho Sta.
- Fushimi Inari-taisha
- Kyobashi Station
- Nakazakichō Station
- Arashiyama
- Daikokuchō Station
- Hommachi Station
- Kintetsu-Nippombashi Station
- Kiyomizu-dera
- Kusatsu Station





