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Gojo Samurai Machiya, Gojo Samurai Machiya

Holiday home with kitchen, a short walk to Kawaramachi Street

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Dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, Internet
Interior
Exterior
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6786 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

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

Gojo Samurai Machiya, Gojo Samurai Machiya

Holiday home with kitchen, a short walk to Kawaramachi Street
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free holiday home has express check-in and express check-out. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a washer/dryer, and other amenities include a dining area and a TV.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Property manager

Akiko H

Languages

English, French, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fusuma (room partition)
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Shoji (room divider)
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Property does not allow children
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 786 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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

Property is also known as

Kyoto Gojo Samurai Machiya Kyoto
Kyoto Gojo Samurai Machiya Private vacation home
Kyoto Gojo Samurai Machiya Private vacation home Kyoto
545188

About the area

Map
Kyoto, Kyoto-fu

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nishiki Market - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 5 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 14 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪辨慶東山店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pub Rock Stock - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪市川屋珈琲 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪甘春堂東店 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪五建外良屋本店 - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gojo Samurai Machiya, Gojo Samurai Machiya pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gojo Samurai Machiya, Gojo Samurai Machiya?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gojo Samurai Machiya, Gojo Samurai Machiya?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gojo Samurai Machiya, Gojo Samurai Machiya located?

Located in Higashiyama Ward, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Kyoto National Museum and Kawaramachi Street. Kiyomizu Temple and Gion Corner are also within 1 mile (2 km). Kiyomizu-gojo Station is 5 minutes by foot and Shichijo Station is 10 minutes.

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Gojo Samurai Machiya, Gojo Samurai Machiya Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Scott f.

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

Great location

Staff excellent in communication, helpfulness. Location great. Room small, bed great.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dimas P.

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

Perfect Stay

Everything was just perfect! The Machiya was exactly as described. Samurai Steve was awesome! Akiko san made the check in easy and was always responsive. We loved our stay and would do it again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth G.

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

Perfect Accommodation

This place was perfect and greatly enhanced our stay in Kyoto. Would definitely rebook in the future
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

Kyoto Stay

Our family of five adults had a very comfortable stay here. It felt very authentic and the location allowed us easy access to trains and buses. Actually, we often simply walked. I’d like to add that communication with the host was exceptional.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan M.

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

Amazing

My friend and I stayed very briefly, but the management company was very helpful in all facets and the house itself was phenomenal. It wasn’t hard to navigate to some nearby areas. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyoko U.

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

Beautiful property

Our family of four felt privileged to stay in Akiko and Patrick’s beautiful Machiya. It is in a very convenient, quiet location. We were very comfortable there although my husband who is well over 6 feet tall had to watch his head.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonny C., Brisbane, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good times

Great location, well considered house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Great home base in Kyoto!

I would highiy recommend this property for your stay in Kyoto! The check in process was super easy and the property is very well located both near the main station and many sights in Kyoto. I loved the neighborhood and it was a nice quiet break from the busy touristy areas of the city. The house was beautful, very clean, and convenient. If you are looking for a more traditional experience, this place was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

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

Incredible Home In Great Location!

Akiko was an incredible host for our family vacation. Her home is truly like living in a museum and so beautiful inside. With a bathroom upstairs and full bath downstairs, we had a very comfortable stay. The location is perfect for walking or catching an Uber. We highly recommend and hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kathleen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Japan May 2023

Remarkable - accommodations were immaculate, in a perfect location to explore Japan. Easy access to all public transportation and if you like to cook, Lawson (Japanese Grocery Store) is walking distance and kitchen is well equipped for cooking.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Convenient and comfortable location

We enjoyed staying at this lovely house which was convenient to train stations, restaurants, a playground for our little ones. It helped us settle in and feel like home and had everything we needed. Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

colin a.

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

Rice and shrine!

Fun. Very Japanese which is why we picked it. A nice peaceful place to come home to. Easy day trips to Nara and Osaka both well worth it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Tracey R., Kilaben Bay NSW Australia

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

Lovely quiet stay

This property is in a lovely quiet residential area. Great to escape from the tourist hub that Kyoto is becoming (unfortunately). It is very close to Sanjusangendo temple, the Kyoto museum and walking distance to Kiyomizu-dera and Familymart convenience stores. I found it easy to walk from the house to Shichiyo station. The property has no doubt hosted many visitors and it is showing its age somewhat but it was comfortable in winter with underfloor heating, reverse cycle air-con and a great bath heater. Overall a nice stay - Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is not a place to stay if you smoke. You have to walk 10 min to a designated smoking area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D., Albuquerque, USA

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

Perfect taste of Kyoto

We really enjoyed staying in a more traditional home in Kyoto and this home had everything you might need. Made good use of the coffee machine and the washing machine! The only "hiccup" is that our entire family is quite tall (6'+) so my husband kept bumping his head going through doorways *sigh*. Very comfortable beds and enough space for all 4 of us. Management was very responsive when we had questions (hot water had gotten turned off, they fixed remarkably fast). Great quiet neighborhood - nice to be close to Kyoto Station. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorry L.

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

Great location, great host - 5 stars!

I chose this property based on the description and wanting to stay in a traditional Machiya home. Our stay was in the first week of March, and I was also drawn to this particular unit because of the description of heated floors. The unit was warm and welcoming in the cooler weather. The description and photos are accurate, and the location is excellent. It is in a neighborhood, yet within walking distance to a major street with public transportation access. If you have any hesitation to stay in a rental property in Kyoto vs. a hotel, have no fear with this property/these hosts. They have left detailed descriptions of everything you need, how to work and use everything in the unit (with photos), and even helpful tips on getting around to the major tourist sites. The host also is available via email prior to arrival for questions should any arise. The check in/out process was a breeze. You will not regret your decision to stay here! Enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos D.

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

Wonderful Kyoto stay at the Gojo Machiya

We absolutely loved our time in this traditional machiya located within walking proximity to the subway as well as the Nishiki market. This lovely, immaculate home has everything you need, is beautifully and thoughtfully laid out for your ease of use and convenience, and really made our family feel welcome. The bedrooms, beds, and futons were very comfortable. The kitchen has all the necessities and more. It really was a perfect setting. Nothing is difficult and management is always on hand to answer any of your questions. We really felt taken care of, like family. We really fell in love with Kyoto and exploring it was an ease given how well located Gojo Machiya is. This was — hands down — our most favorite place we stayed during our visit to Tokyo, Kyoto, and Atami. Gojo Machiya really is a special place and we definitely plan on spending future vacations here. Thank you Akiko and Patrick! 👏👏 —The Doerr Family
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy Z., Minnesota, USA

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

Great location; wonderful property!

Akiko and Patrick were easy & responsive to work with before our arrival-- they use a local Machiya property management service for local check in. Our party of 4 (mom + 3 adult daughters) enjoyed this lovingly restored & beautifully decorated Machiya for 8 nights. It is steps outside to a lovely small bell tower & peaceful cemetery behind the house, and 5-10 min walk to several temples & monuments. Family Mart & 7-11 convenient walk 10-15 min. Happy Rokuhara grocery is a little further walk (or taxi), but has all the necessary groceries, with a homegoods store next door. We enjoyed the kitchen amenities, rice cooker, etc for light meals, & found many restaurants walking distance. Very quiet neighborhood-- able to hail taxis (on Uber app) to the alley/ street abut 100 feet from front door. There are address cards to give the taxi drivers on your trip home so it's easy with the language barrier. The steps to the upper level are quite steep, so if mobility is an issue keep this in mind (there is a second toilet upstairs.) We very much appreciated the washer/ dryer, & loved the Japanese bathtub and shower! This location in central Kyoto is great,15 min by taxi to Kyoto train station (major Shinkansen stop!), & convenient to many famous temples & tourist areas. I think this is a property best enjoyed with older responsible kids or adults, as I think the antiques & decor might be a temptation with very young children. Would definitely stay here again! Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

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

Excellent place to stay

Very authentic and charming traditional house. Well located for neighbourhood shops and restaurants. Big recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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

Once in a lifetime chance.

Immerse yourself in the culture of Kyoto. Sure hotels are convenient, staying here I was immersed in daily life of my neighbors. I lived as they did. The machiya was a wonderful lodging experience I will always remember.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Traditional Kyoto

We loved staying in this beautiful, well appointed home in a quiet residential neighborhood. We were close enough to shops but far enough away from the noise and congestion of the city.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Graduation Trip

Great place and neighborhood. The property is very nice and clean and just like the pictures. It's very conveniece. Walking distance to a lot of places, includes Nishiki market.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig W., Bonney Lake, WA, USA

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

Wonderful home base for a week in Kyoto

We had stayed at one of this owner’s homes before, so we mostly knew what we would get. We were definitely not disappointed. The house was cozy, comfortable, and worked well as a home base to explore the city. Everything was very clean, very practical, and we had a great stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Willidea H.

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

Beautiful House!

This home was beautiful and very well set up for guests. We loved the location- many beautiful shrines and temples within walking distance. Walking to the Gion area was east too. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Fantastic

The property was just stunning. Plenty of room for a family of six. Conveniently located near bus and subway. Akiko was very responsive to our communications. 5 stars
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019