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Shikoku-an Machiya Holiday House

Upscale riverfront holiday home, walk to Kawaramachi Street

Shikoku-an Machiya Holiday House

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Exterior
Interior entrance
Living area
Living room

Overview of Shikoku-an Machiya Holiday House

9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

293-7 Shimizu-cho, Kawaramachi-dori, Matsubara-agaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8025
  • Popular LocationKawaramachi Street2 min walk
  • Popular LocationNishiki Market10 min walk
  • Popular LocationKiyomizu Temple18 min walk
  • AirportKobe (UKB)86 min drive

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

Upscale riverfront holiday home, walk to Kawaramachi Street
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities, express check-out and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, multilingual staff, a garden and a TV in a common area are on-site. The holiday home boasts a deep soaking tub and offers free WiFi and a kitchen. Comforts include premium bedding and a down duvet, and guests will also find conveniences, such as a washer/dryer and a sitting area.
This holiday home offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and a safe. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Plasma televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Down duvet
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Bidet
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Slippers

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer
  • 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 centre

Safety features

  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector

General

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; to check in, go to 685-2 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216
Guests will receive an email 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.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

Property is 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

About the area

Kyoto

This holiday home is located in Central Kyoto, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, and is near a train station and on a river. Yasaka Shrine and Nishiki Market are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Imperial Palace are two other places to visit that come recommended.

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 2 min walk
  • Pontocho Alley - 7 min walk
  • Nishiki Market - 10 min walk
  • Yasaka Shrine - 14 min walk
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 6 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 13 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 52 min drive

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
  • アジェ - 1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Shikoku-an Machiya Holiday House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shikoku-an Machiya Holiday House?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Shikoku-an Machiya Holiday House?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Shikoku-an Machiya Holiday House?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Shikoku-an Machiya Holiday House located?

Located in Central Kyoto, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street, Pontocho Alley and Nishiki Market. Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple are also within 1 mi (2 km). Kiyomizu-gojo Station is 6 minutes by foot and Kyoto Kawaramachi Station is 7 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mae

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fernando, Katy, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, easy to find, easy to check in, communication with property staff great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, service, and location
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cosy and functional residence with good location
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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Owsome place in Kyoto
This place is a japanesee home away from home. Would come back anytime and many times

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extraordinary experience living as Japanese in a traditional home. Perfectly located close to the action yet on a quiet street.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Simi Valley, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small traditional house in the heart of Kyoto
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.

8/10 Good

Dianne, Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great and traditional Japanese experience.
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!