≪10 min to Gion≫Historical Japanese house near to Gion area

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5753 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto-fu

Kiyomizu Temple7 min walk
Yasaka Shrine9 min walk
Kawaramachi Street16 min walk
Kobe (UKB)89 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Japanese tatami bedroom

3 Double Futons

Western Bedroom

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Dining Area

About this property

Hello, everyone. We are Miyabi team and all staffs are Japanese.
We love to support our guests' travel.
If you want to know local information, please feel free to ask us!
We can also recommend local information and restaurants for you!

What we did as our hospitality for our guests.
・Meeting up with our guests at the house
・Send a information of events
・Making reservations of restaurants
・Making reservations of tickets of Geisha shows, Miyako Odori
・Applying tickets of SAIHOJI ( Kokedera : Moss temple )
・Helping our guests' travel plan before they arrive
・Taking our guests to the doctors
・Sending information of Typhoon and disaster information in advance
・Providing baby items ( Baby items are free： high chair, baby plates, baby potty and baby bath. )
※Please contact us in advance if you need them.
・Sending stuffs our guests left
・Sending airmail with pictures
・Sending snacks which our guests asked us to send. ( Ex, One of our guests enjoyed Kyoto snacks and they sent us a e-mail that they want to eat the same snacks again for kid's birthday. )

We would like to be the best host for you!

Kyoto is famous for having been the ancient capital of Japan, dating back over 1200 years. The sheer beauty of the temples, shrines, gardens and culture imbued within its boundaries makes Kyoto one of the most revered places in the world.

The property is 2 storied town house.
1 bedroom and 1 Tatami room are on the 2nd floor.
Bathroom, washroom, washing machine(wash/dry),small kitchen is on the ground floor.
Hair dryer and towels shampoo and body soap are provided.

Shofu-an (means Pine Breeze) is one unit of Kyo Machiya Miyabi in Kiyomizu area, a big Kyoto traditional house, and was designed and renowed Kyoto based architect Geoffrey P. Moussas. Shofu-an is being meticulously preserved with the traditional techniques that have been handed down for centuries. While sticking to tradition is important for the architect, updating the facilities, such as modern bath-shower room, high-tech toilet, kitchen, heating floor, are just as important to meet the present day needs of our guests. The delicate balance between 'old and new' is what sets this apart.
Shofu-an is at the foot of Kiyomizu Temple, which is been designated a World Culture Heritage, and is very convenient for visiting by walking distance many others famous temples, shrines, downtown, and Gion, the most famous Geisha district!

Enjoy Kyoto and the distinctive features of local townhomes by staying in a real Machiya, feeling the natural way of living and the change of seasons which distinguishes Kyoto' s culture and its people.

City buses or rental bikes can take you to most famous sites in Kyoto within 30 minutes.

Please see our other listings in the In Sanjo-Kamanza area: Shimoza-an VRBO#514790 & Kamiza-an VRBO#514588.
In Aneyakoji area other 2 listings: Kaede VRBO#1077968 & Satsuki VRBO#1077956
Kaede and Satsuki are rented for a whole house as well #1275901
In kiyomizu area other 2 properties: Bairin-an #3438160
Whole house Kiyomizu bettei #1266495

Kyoto, the cultural heart of Japan is waiting for you!

RATES:
US$ rates for reference only.
※ When you check in, please pay accommodation tax of Kyoto government.
This accommodation tax is not included in rental cost of the house.
Please pay by cash. The tax fee is depends on how much you payed for your rental cost.
If your rental cost is under 20000 JPY per person per night, the tax is 200 JPY per person per night.
(EX) If you are 3 people and you stay 3 nights, the accommodation tax will be
200 JPY × 3 people × 3 nights = 1800 JPY
If your rental cost is 20000 JPY to 49,999 JPY per person per night, the tax is 500 JPY per person per night.
(EX) If you are 2 people and you stay 2 nights, the accommodation tax will be
500 JPY × 2 people × 2 nights = 2000 JPY

※Check in time is 4 PM to 8 PM.
Leaving luggage before check in time (after 11:30 am) is available, please feel free to ask us if you need it.

If you arrive later than 8 PM, please let us know.

※Please let us know the number of people correctly.
If the number of people is different from the number you actually book with, the extra fee will be charged.
Person not registered for accommodation must refrain from staying overnight in the room.

Please feel free to ask us for any questions.

Property manager

Toshimitsu Negishi

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Located in Kyoto, this vacation home is in the city center. Nishiki Market and Yasaka Shrine are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium or Kyoto Racecourse. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like cycling and ecotours.

Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto-fu

What's nearby

Kiyomizu Temple - 7 min walk
Yasaka Shrine - 9 min walk
Kawaramachi Street - 16 min walk
Pontocho Alley - 17 min walk
Nishiki Market - 3 min drive

Getting around

Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 13 min walk
Higashiyama Station - 20 min walk
Itami Airport (ITM) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

油そばねこまた - 2 min walk
Loose Kyoto - 2 min walk
K36 - 3 min walk
ゆば泉 - 3 min walk
ブノワ京都 - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is ≪10 min to Gion≫Historical Japanese house near to Gion area pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ≪10 min to Gion≫Historical Japanese house near to Gion area?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ≪10 min to Gion≫Historical Japanese house near to Gion area?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ≪10 min to Gion≫Historical Japanese house near to Gion area located?

Located in Higashiyama Ward, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Hokanji Temple, Kiyomizu Temple, and Yasaka Shrine. Shijo Street and Gion Corner are also within 15 minutes. Kiyomizu-gojo Station is 13 minutes by foot and Higashiyama Station is 20 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Dec 19, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic experience of living in a traditional Kyoto house (but with heating!)

We loved it. We've been to Kyoto many, many times, but never stayed in a house before. It was fascinating to see how the house was intertwined with its neighbors. The location is perfect - walking distance from Kiyomizu-dera and Gion, and a short bus ride from central Kyoto. The house itself was in perfect condition, everything worked perfectly (especially the heating, thank goodness - it was cold outside).

10/10 Excellent

Kellye M.

Dec 3, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

Lovely, cozy property in a great location.

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Jun 13, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Kyoto experience

We had an exceptional experience on our first trip to Japan! The owners responded immediately to questions before and during our stay! They were most helpful and made our stay pleasant. Highly recommend staying! Many thanks to all your staff!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jillisa M.

Feb 13, 2019

Perfect in every way!

A friend and I stayed here for four nights while traveling around Japan. Communication before we arrived was timely and excellent, and Jackie was extremely helpful and nice when we checked in. She made sure we understood everything we needed to know about the property, the area, and things we might want to do and see. The location was very convenient for lots of restaurants, sights, transportation, and shopping. We loved the quirky layout of the property and the traditional touches like sliding doors and tatami floors in some rooms. The kitchen is small but suitable for everything we needed, and there's a grocery store nearby (less than 10-minute walk). Despite very cold outdoor temperatures (we were there in February), we were always toasty warm at the home between the great heaters and heated floors. We greatly appreciated that they provided everything we needed to do laundry and took advantage of it to do a load. The shower and bath were absolutely divine. We were able to arrange luggage delivery from our ryokan in Tokyo as long as we scheduled it to arrive when we were present at the property in Kyoto. When we were done with our stay in Kyoto, we were able to send out luggage on to Hiroshima while we visited Koyosan for two nights. There is a luggage drop off place less than a 5-minute walk from the property (Gion Shijo station, Global Yamamoto). Overall, everything was prefect and we were delighted with our stay. I would definitely recommend it to others, and I would be happy to stay there again. Arigatou gozaimasu!!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

May 24, 2018

The apartment is in a fabulous part of Kyoto. Great restaurants, shops & shrines are close by.

The apartment was very historical but with all modern amenities. Communication was excellent and any questions we had were answered right away. The location is the best. We could walk to so many great restaurants and shops, yet where the apartment is located is a quiet residential street.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

About the host

Hosted by Toshimitsu Negishi

Hello, everyone!
We are 4 girls who live in Kyoto and Osaka!

Shiho: I was a professional skier in Japan and Canada.
I love playing all kinds of sports and drinking with girls' friend.
We sometimes go to have dinner together.
On my day off, I travel and explore in Kyoto.

Jacky:I have been to Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii.
I studied English in Australia, so my accent is a little bit Aussie accent.
I love traveling, reading books, comics, watching animation of Ghibli,talking with my guests and sharing my life in Kyoto.

Mia: I LOVE traveling, have been to over 10 countries and many places in Japan :)
I also like walking along the river and relaxing on my day off.
I'm looking forward to meeting you in Kyoto!

Jun: I am only mother in this team right now. I know how difficult to travel with little kids, so hope to support guests especially who are with kids.

Tommy: I have lived in UK when I was 20s as a bootmaker.
My hobby is walking and exploring new thing in Kyoto.

Please feel free to contact us anytime!

Why they chose this property

In this Kyoto typical house we could see a glitter of traditional atmosphere on the roof, wooden pillars, sliding doors or small garden inside the house.
The Kyoto townhouse is called Machiya and this house strongly stimulated us to restore for living. Machiya used to be townhouses or shops for the merchants in the 17th century.
Not only temples and shrines, but machiya stay is an attractive experience for all who want to know more about Kyoto' life style and its culture.

What makes this property unique

A 15 minutes walk will take you to the riverside of the Kamogawa. You can take a pleasent stroll along the river, or do shopping in the nearby Kawaramachi area, convenient during rainy days as the shopping streets are covered, like Nishiki food market street.
A night life spot is Pontocho, a narrow lane with no cars, full of elegant restaurants, bars, and where you can have a glimpse of a Geisha or Maiko on the way or from an appointment. In the next street west side of Pontocho there is Kiyamachi, a very lively night zone where you can find many kinds of restaurants, bars, pubs and more...
Enjoy Kyoto just walking from Shofu-an!