Built over 100 years ago, TAKEYA Kitano Bekkan is a fully licensed, fully renovated, traditional Japanese machiya, or townhouse, located in the oldest Geisha district of Kyoto.
Equipped with modern amenities including NETFLIX, free WiFi, and air conditioning, yet maintaining traditional touches like a Japanese cedar bath tub, the property has been renovated to the highest standards by award winning architects.
Completely restored and renovated to the highest standards by award winning architects, TAKEYA Kitano Bekkan is the ideal place to start your Kyoto adventure.
In this house, you will find the full suite of modern amenities, such as NETFLIX, free WIFI, and air-conditioning, as well as traditional touches like the gorgeous cedar bath tub and garden with a cherry blossom tree and a maple tree.
With 2 western bedrooms and a Japanese-style tatami room, this charming house can sleep up to 6 people in comfort. Featuring 2 full bathrooms, the house is well equipped by Japanese standards.
From Kyoto station, take bus 50 and get off at Kamishichiken bus stop. Facing the 7-11, go up the first road on the left and walk 2 minutes to the Post Office, then turn left at the next alley. TAKEYA Kitano Bekkan is the third house down.
Alternatively, you can ask the taxi driver to take you to Kyoto Kitano Post Office, then then left at the next alley.
Before you arrive, I will send a detailed map with descriptions by email.
Located in Kamishichiken, the oldest Geisha district in Kyoto, TAKEYA Kitano Bekkan is situated in beautiful heritage surroundings, with a real Geisha house located just around the corner!
In this quiet neighborhood, you'll enjoy the atmosphere of old Kyoto away from the hustle and bustle of busy tourist areas.
Every 25th of the month, a flea market is held at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, which is just 5 minutes walk away.
Ninnaji Temple and Hirano Shrine are located a little further away, both of which are famed for their late-blooming cherry trees, so you can catch the sakura even if you arrive after the peak cherry blossom season.
From the Kamishichiken bus stop, buses 10 and 203 lead to Shijo Kawaramachi, which is within walking distance of Gion and all the major departmental stores. Bus 10 (opposite direction) will also take you to Ninnaji-temple.
5 minutes walk away lies the Kitano Tenmangu bus stop. From here, you can catch the rapid, tourist orientated 101 and 102 buses, which will take you to both Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji, the famed Golden and Silver Pavilions, as well as other major tourist destinations.
10 minutes walk away is the Kitano Hakubaicho station. From here, you can catch the Randen line tram to Arashiyama, where the the UNESCO World Heritage Tenryuji-temple lies, along with the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest.
For larger parties, you can also book our sister property, TAKEYA Kitano Honkan which is located right next door! The website is https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/5265319
