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Shikoku-an Machiya Holiday House

4.0 star property
Riverfront vacation home with kitchen, near Kawaramachi Street

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Townhome | Living room | Plasma TV
Townhome | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Townhome | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
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Garden
This vacation home offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Bonuses like washing machines, refrigerators, and microwaves are in all homes. Public transportation is close by: Gojo Station is just 13 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

Sleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Lounge area
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (8)

  • 3 smoke-free homes
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Living room
  • Television
  • Garden

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Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

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293-7 Shimizu-cho, Kawaramachi-dori, Matsubara-agaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8025

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nishiki Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 52 min drive
  • Kobe Airport (UKB) - 86 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 90 min drive
  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 6 min walk
  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - 7 min walk
  • Gion-shijo Station - 8 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 13 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 16 min walk
  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 17 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪レストラン グランカフェ フォション - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Base BnA - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Len - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪山よし 四条河原町店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Amore 木屋町 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Shikoku-an Machiya Holiday House

This vacation home offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Bonuses like washing machines, refrigerators, and microwaves are in all homes. Public transportation is close by: Gojo Station is just 13 minutes by foot.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

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Property size

    • Private vacation home
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [685-2 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216]
    • Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Bedding is included only for the number of guests included in the reservation at the time of booking.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
PETS

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Rice cooker
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Down comforter
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • 30-inch plasma TV
  • TV in a common area

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry detergent

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Free bottled water

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • Near a train station
  • In the city center

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 3 rooms
  • 2 floors
  • 1 building
  • Traditional architecture

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Machiya Inn
Machiya Residence
Machiya Residence Inn
Machiya Residence Inn Shikokuan
Shikokuan Machiya Residence
Shikokuan Machiya Residence Inn
Shikokuan Machiya Residence Inn Kyoto
Shikokuan Machiya Residence Kyoto
Shikoku An Machiya House Kyoto
Shikokuan Machiya Residence Inn
Shikoku-an Machiya Holiday House Kyoto
Shikoku-an Machiya Holiday House Private vacation home
Shikoku-an Machiya Holiday House Private vacation home Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Does Shikoku-an Machiya Holiday House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Shikoku-an Machiya Holiday House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at this vacation home?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at this vacation home?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at this vacation home.

What are the check-in and check-out times at this vacation home?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Shikoku-an Machiya Holiday House and nearby?

Shikoku-an Machiya Holiday House has a garden.

Does Shikoku-an Machiya Holiday House have private hot tubs?

Yes, this property has a deep soaking bathtub.

Does Shikoku-an Machiya Holiday House have a kitchen or kitchenette?

Yes, there is a kitchen which also includes a coffee maker, a toaster, and a rice cooker.

Does Shikoku-an Machiya Holiday House have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, this property features a patio and a yard.

What's the area around Shikoku-an Machiya Holiday House like?

Shikoku-an Machiya Holiday House is located by the river in Shimogyo Ward, a short 6-minute walk from Kiyomizu-gojo Station and 18 minutes' walk from Kiyomizu Temple.

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Shikoku-an Machiya Holiday House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

The machiya was fantastic!! Great location!! Very clean and had all the amenities we wanted! Upstairs room with Western beds was spacious and beautiful! The boys loved the futons downstairs for a true traditional Japanese experience.
3-night trip

10/10

3-night trip

10/10

10/10

This machiya is fantastic! I'm so happy we chose to stay in Gion and in a traditional house instead of a hotel. It was very comfortable. My only complaint or warning to other travelers is that the steps to the bedroom are very steep. An elderly or very young traveler might have some difficulty maneuvering
3-night trip

10/10

Great location, easy to find, easy to check in, communication with property staff great!
3-night trip

10/10

第一次入住町屋,感覺特別!可能一家個子都小,空間不成問題。女兒特別喜歡Tatami及梯級,太太偏愛手沖咖啡及床舖,個人則喜觀浴室及昏暗的感覺。讓我們一家為在這旅程有個臨時安樂蝸,感謝!
3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

The pictures on the site do not do it justice! This place is amazing with amazing staff. We wanted a beach trip, and the beach on the site didn't look that great so we opted for another beach before checking in. MISTAKE! The beach right next to the hotel is beautiful and when we went, barely any people there except surfers in the water. The water is turquoise and warm and it feels like you are in the tropics just outside of Tokyo. The staff were fantastic. We had dinner served in our room which was great and intimate. The food was amazing (very traditional Japanese food served in what seemed like endless courses). When we were done with dinner, a man came to roll out the futons which were more comfortable than my bed back home. The baths are also amazing, but one side (the one with the traditional outdoor bath) is better than the other. They switch the sides for the sexes depending on the day, so make sure you're there when you can take advantage of it (especially at night). The views of the beach from the baths are amazing as well. The location is the one downside. Getting to Shomida in general is a trek, and the hotel shuttles only run starting at 3, which if you want to get in early to take advantage of the beach means a taxi ride. They'll let you change at the hotel if you get there before check out though so you can take advantage of the beach. Looking forward to going again soon!
3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

My family loves the residence. My wife likes the little kitchen and washing machine. My youngest daughter likes the cosiness. Everybody has their special corner.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

This place is a japanesee home away from home. Would come back anytime and many times
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Extraordinary experience living as Japanese in a traditional home. Perfectly located close to the action yet on a quiet street.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

The house is located on a narrow street one block from a beautiful street with a waterway and two blocks from the river with a nice paved walkway along it. There are definitely lots of restaurants and shopping within walking distance, and the bus stops are close and easy to use once you get the hang of it. It is nice having a small house where the two kids slept upstairs and my husband and I slept downstairs on the mats. Having the ability to separate at the end of the day of sight seeing is awesome. As I read in the other reviews, while the washing machine works the drying cycle does not. You will need to hang your clothes up to dry. They provide a drying rack and hangers so definitely include using them in your laundry plans! This is great option for families.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

House was in a wonderful spot, close to Gion, for sight seeing and in walking distance to many places. Residence was what I'd imagine a traditional Japanese house is like and met my expectations. I would recommend a stay!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Perfekt beliggende meget tæt på Gion og shopping graderne men i en stille gade helt tæt på kanalerne. Enormt hyggeligt område. Huset er yderst charmerende og man føler sig helt som en japaner, når man bor der. Eneste ulempe er, at sengene er lidt hårde. Fint til 2 voksne og 1-2 børn.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

The most great thing about the hotel is the location, it is perfect for anything you want to do in Kyoto. The house itself is good and clean, has all you need regardless of how long your stay is. One downside of the house that prevent me of enjoying the place, the house is divided into two floors by a very steep satirecase, bedroom and sitting room upstairs, bathrooms and kitchen downstairs if you are tall and big you may find it difficult to use it, either you stay up with no bathroom (problem with sleepy eyes in the morning or midnight or have children), or stay downstairs with no TV or sitting room if you can not sit on the floor until bedtime. The place will be perfect if a bathroom built upstairs, or get 50% of the problem solved by getting the sitting room with the tv downstaires. Other than this problem, the place is perfect.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Very good option to stay in central Kyoto and get a feel for living in the residential areas, wonderful atmosphere. Informatin about access could have been better at arrival, hotels.com phonenumber was a dead ebnd so I had to find the Kyoto free wifi to find the right number. Well inside the house, we loved it. Two drawbacks - an extra bed could not be sorted until the second night. Cleanliness in the kitchen area was not perfect. Big plus for Machiya Residence providing their own speacilty coffee, great taste!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Overall, this is very nice hotel. There are few minor cons: 1. Stair is too steep for elders 2. cooking equipment and washer/dryer machine do not have full translation how to operate 3. cookware and dishware need to be improved the cleanliness.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Great location, tidy and has all the essentials. 4 star accommodation and lots of character for the adventurous seeking the local lifestyle. Only downside are that beds are too hard, futons uncomfortable and not enough pillows.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Wonderful japanese house. Small but perfect. Lovely Japanese details everywhere. Great facilities. Beautiful and convenient location. A bit miniaturised but perfect.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

家全体が清潔であり、キッチン用品が細部まで行き届いていたので、のんびりと食事をしたりくつろいで過ごすことが出来た。 お手洗いにスリッパがなかったが、素足で入るのは憚られるのでできれば置いて頂きたい。 また、TVが2階に設置だったので、こちらは居間にあると嬉しい。 全体的にホテルより快適な滞在でした。
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Wonderful stay in authentic Japanese house. Own kitchen and washing machine tucked behind sliding screens. Walking distance to Gion geisha district, southern Higashima temple and lane area. Also close to markets and main shopping strip. Lots of restaurants with open air tables beside the river. A perfect location.perfer
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

It's close to everything & a beautiful neighbourhood, have no complaints about this little house other than to suggest that for larger people (ie: over 175cm and/or over 80kg), this little house will prob be slightly uncomfortable to live in. There is also no bathroom upstairs and the climb down those steep stairs in the middle of the night is a bit of an a adventure in itself >_<
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

町家の雰囲気を存分楽しむ事が出来ました。強いて言えばお風呂が少々狭いです。ロケーションも最高。また利用させていただきたいと思います。
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We stayed at this machiya in December. It is a historic building, with all the charm and practical problems that one would expect of a historic building--wooden beauty, classic design, sliding screen doors, tatami rooms on the upside, and poor insulation, bathrooms only on the ground floor, and a very steep staircase on the downside. Of course, the advantages are well worth the disadvantages, so long as no one in your party has a mobility disability. The machiya itself is gorgeous and well maintained. It has been modernized with two nice bathrooms (note that the AC/heat extends poorly to both). The beds are on the hard side, but comfortable. There is a flat screen TV and a computer to use, as well as wifi. Maid service comes daily. The machiya is smaller than we expected. The main living room is only 4 tatamis, and the side room is even smaller. It is perfectly good for a couple, but not much more. The customer service was fantastic from reservation through the very last day of our stay. Their English is excellent--including at least one native speaker of English--a luxury in Japan! The location is great, about a 10 minute walk to the historic Gion district and Shijo Dori, with many temples and shrines are within walking distance, and restaurants & a grocery store 5 minutes away. We definitely would recommend this machiya. Even more strongly than the machiya itself, we recommend Machiya Residence Inn, which manages quite a few machiyas.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Great location, only a short walk to the Gion District. House is in great condition, two toilets and nice shower/bath room. Very traditional with very little furniture. Looks like it should sleep 6, but only has bedding for 4. Nice little kitchen, washer/dryer takes about 5 hours per load. Stairs are very steep, more like a ladder. The directions to get to the office were very confusing. Once you sign in, you need to take a taxi to the house. Hard to find the first time, but right next to the canal and river, so easy landmarks. Make sure to rent bikes for the day, you can find a shop only a few blocks away and they don't cost much.