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Kiyomizu Machiya Inn

3.0 star property
Vacation home with kitchenette, a short walk to Kiyomizu Temple

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Enjoy meals in the kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a central island, then dine at the round table for four.
Relax in this inviting living room with a comfortable sofa, traditional shoji screen, and a bookshelf filled with reading materials.
Traditional Japanese building with a sloped roof and wooden beams, set amidst a serene garden.
Traditional room with a large window offering a view of the outside, a comfortable bed, and a wooden desk with a mirror.
Traditional Japanese-style window frames a view of historic architecture.

Entire home

Sleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • City view

About this property

Entire place

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

Kiyomizu Machiya Inn

Vacation home with kitchenette, a short walk to Kiyomizu Temple
This smoke-free vacation home features laundry facilities, free WiFi in public areas, and multilingual staff assistance. The vacation home boasts a deep soaking tub and offers free WiFi and a kitchenette. For a bit of entertainment, a flat-screen TV comes with cable channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like a washing machine and a dining area. Housekeeping is available on request.
This vacation home offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and rice cookers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In an entertainment district

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • 3 units
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1935
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Kyoto train station]
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-10,000 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.

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping fee: USD 70 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

KIYOMIZU MACHIYA INN Kyoto
KIYOMIZU MACHIYA Kyoto
KIYOMIZU MACHIYA
KIYOMIZU MACHIYA INN Kyoto
KIYOMIZU MACHIYA INN Private vacation home
KIYOMIZU MACHIYA INN Private vacation home Kyoto

About the neighborhood

Map
374-7 Yasaka Kamimachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0827

What's nearby

  • Kiyomizu Temple - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gion Corner - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nishiki Market - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Gion-shijo Station - 16 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 19 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪スターバックス - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪阿古屋茶屋 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ザ ソウドウ 東山京都 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪奥丹清水店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪梅園清水店 - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Kiyomizu Machiya Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kiyomizu Machiya Inn?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Kiyomizu Machiya Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kiyomizu Machiya Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Kiyomizu Machiya Inn 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 Pontocho Alley are also within 1 mi (2 km). Higashiyama Station is 19 minutes by foot and Sanjo Keihan Station is 21 minutes.

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Kiyomizu Machiya Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was clean and located in an excellent area. It had access to many local temples and shrines, as well as, dining options.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Right in the heart of Gion, we couldn’t ask for a better location. 5 -10 mins from Kiyomizu Dera. Lovely traditional home very comfy and an overall great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved the Kiyomizu Machiya Inn. A Memorable stop on our family adventure. It is on a quiet side street in the middle of the famous Kiyomizu Dara area. There was plenty of Shopping / Dining a few yards from our door. As a photographer it allowed me to walk out our door late at night and photograph this amazing neighborhood after the many tourists had left.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wow!! What a special place. Our favorite accommodation on our trip to Japan. The small streets and alleys are so charming and being next to the Yasaka Pagoda is incredible. Head out early in the morning before the crowds and it's magical to walk around, especially with the cherry blossoms blooming. The alley way to walk down to house is small and it feels like a secret place to stay! Perfect location to explore Gion area and head up to Kiyomizu-dera. We were only in Kyoto for one night and so happy we stayed here. The house itself is traditional and beautiful. The futons on the floor were incredibly comfy. It felt a bit chilly inside as we were there in March, but we cranked the heaters in the rooms and it was comfortable. It was great to have the slippers there to keep feet warm. Highly recommend!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Perfect location in Gion.

Perfect location. Very clean. Just a little difficult to find ;) Very friendly and professional check in staff. …one minor improvement; maybe have some tea and coffee available in the Machiya for the amount of nights stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thanetpol

This was an awesome traditional Japanese style house - good facilities (especially the bathroom), beautiful area, very clean and very quiet. Great location - in the middle of Ninensaka, very close to Sanneizaka, Kiyomizu Dera, Sakaya Shrine and Kodaiji Temple, etc. Will definitely stay here again for my next Kyoto visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nene, Indonesia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Regret we can't stay longer at this house!

This is the random ryokan that I found in google. I've been requested by my husband to book our stay in an oldiest japanese neighbourhood in Kyoto which is me and him did not have any idea where was the exact location of that. Armed with just google street review and search from spot to spot, we found that Kiyomizu has the perfect location of the ancient Japan. Then we found Kiyomizu Machiya inn meet our budget and what we had in mind. We stay here for just 1 night just to feel what it's like living in Ryokan. Though we have difficulty to stroll the alley with our baby stroller and luggage, but it worth the effort when we enter the house. Akemi, the owner of the house, previously provide me with bunch of useful information and also answer all of my question and also really helpful. Everything was perfect, our stay in Kiyomizu Machiya inn was marvelous, the house was really impressive. I am beyond grateful to the owner to let me stay in the house. We are sorry if we bother you all the time and if any wrongdoing during our stay. Will absolutely reccommend this place to everyone that plan to have a memorable stay in Kyoto.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018