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Step into the 124-year-old, traditional Japanese town house, Serendipity Kyoto. Experience a unique blend of history and modern comforts in this beautifully renovated holiday rental home. Located in the heart of Kyoto city, you're within walking distance to iconic landmarks like Nijo Castle and just a short stroll from famous restaurants and cafes.

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Exceptional

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5646 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available

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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.

Serendipity in Kyoto, home near the Imperial Palace

This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Added amenities include a dryer, free WiFi and a TV. Limited housekeeping is available.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Tea service

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Bicycles

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 646 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Central Kyoto, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, this holiday home is near a water park. Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijō Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Lake Biwa. Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Funaoka Thermal Bath are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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京都市, 京都府

What's nearby

  • 同志社大学
    Doshisha University
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Inside the Imperial Palace courtyard in Kyoto, Japan
    Kyoto Imperial Palace
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kitano Tenmangū
    Kitano Tenmangū
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • 京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Seimei-Jinja Shrine
    1 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Kitano-Hakubaicho Station
    3 min drive
  • Imadegawa Station
    13 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    67 min drive

Restaurants

  • くら寿司 西陣店
    6 min walk
  • Ben Gong’s Tea 本宮的茶
    6 min walk
  • ル・プチメック 今出川
    4 min walk
  • ビカシューマハル 今出川店
    5 min walk
  • 河村食堂
    6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Serendipity in Kyoto, home near the Imperial Palace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Serendipity in Kyoto, home near the Imperial Palace?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serendipity in Kyoto, home near the Imperial Palace?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serendipity in Kyoto, home near the Imperial Palace?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serendipity in Kyoto, home near the Imperial Palace located?

Located in Central Kyoto, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Urasenke Arai Kaikai General Headquarters and Kyoto Imperial Palace. Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market are also within 3 miles (5 km). Imadegawa Station is 13 minutes by foot and Kuramaguchi Station is 21 minutes.

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Serendipity in Kyoto, home near the Imperial Palace Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
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10/10 Excellent

Ashok M.

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

Very Hospitable stay in comfortable home

We very much enjoyed our stay, The house was very welcoming, clean, and comfortable for our family of 4, Our host was very welcoming and helped us with our stay in Kyoto. The location is in a residential neighborhood, so you need transportation to get to a lot of the sites, but it was easy with Uber
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jenna T.

Great place to stay!

We really enjoyed our stay at Serendipity! Chie was very warm and welcoming-an amazing host! Her directions and assistance on how to get there and around the city we’re very helpful. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

angie t.

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

Kyoto splendor

Experience Kyoto local style. The host was wonderful & the home was clean & comfortable in the heart of Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen U.

Perfect Getaway!

This home was perfectly stocked and beautifully maintained! The owner was an absolute delight to work with and clearly takes tremendous pride in his home. We ha a wonderful weekend in Sag Harbor and the location of this home is very convenient for exploring!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Amazing!

Chie was a gracious host. She made sure we were comfortable and had everything we required. Her house is clean, quiet, and comfortable. I hope to be back with my entire family one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
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10/10 Excellent

letitia c.

Serene and wonderful

We loved this traditional Japanese home. Chie was an outstanding host. Very helpful and attentive. Easy to reach. The house itself was extremely comfortable and had everything we needed. Plus an easy bus ride to major sites. Thank you Chie!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Pete M.

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

Amazingly Authentic Japanese Experience in Kyoto!

I spent 4 Nights in Kyoto @ Serendipity with 2 of my college age kids. I had been to Japan many times for work in the past staying at large 5 star hotel chains in Tokyo. However, I wanted my kids first visit to be one where they truly experienced the spirit, history, and culture of the real "Japan." Our time at Serendipity, in Kyoto, was essential to that objective. Clean, safe, very authentic, and in a great location... Serendipity was perfect! Chie, the owner, was profoundly kind, and a great communicator. I highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mitzy F.

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

True Serenity

This property was such a gem! It’s in a pretty, quaint neighborhood. The bus stops and the subway stations are close by. No more than 10-15min light walk. Chie, was so hospitable. She made sure to give us recommendations for bike shops that were near by. She also provided us with a portable wi-fi , which came in handy when trying to figure out bus routes. The rooms were beautiful, and the beds were very comfortable. This home was perfect. We will definitely come again. Recommend this to anyone who wants to get away for a bit from city life.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

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

real Japanese House with amazing owner

First of all Chie is an amazing host, so especially if you are new to traveling Japan, she is a great resource. Easily reachable via whatsapp she also answers general questions as to e.g. find a great tea shop and orders a taxi for your return. About the house, it is very clean and cute. Just be aware that it is a Japanese house, so everything is smaller and the futons are a bit firm (but so are most western beds in hotels as well). The 2 rooms upstairs are very cozy and have A/C, a lifesaver! The sliding door between them has a big gap, so you can hear everything in the other room. Probably good for supervising kids. Traditional bathroom, which I would call "wet cell" with nice size bathtub and amazing water pressure at the shower. Plenty of towels available. As for the location we found it very good. We could reach everything easily by bus. To our surprise most things even without changing buses. Loved it because no need to go underground and they are also very punctual. Close by there is a cute French cafe and also a laundry. I can very much recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

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

Wonderful stay at Serendipity Kyoto

My two adult sons and I stayed at Chie’s wonderful guest house this past week. Chie met us upon arrival and explained the house and provided bus maps and recommendations for eating and other attractions. The bus stop is a short walk away and we were able to easily navigate Kyoto and most of the historical sites on the bus. At Chie’s recommendation we purchased all day passes, which was a great idea. The house was clean and authentic and had everything that we needed to make us comfortable. Chie kept in contact throughout our stay to answer questions and to make sure that we had everything that we needed. Chie called a cab for us when we left, and saw us off, Thank you for your hospitality and for sharing your beautiful home with us Chie!
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathon W.

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

Fantastic location

Great location. Wonderful host. Everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Judith P.

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

Home-Style Comfort in a Quiet Neighborhood

Serendipity is special. Not only does the house have historic significance as a machiya (wooden townhouse that served as a merchant house), but it offered the comforts we count on at home -- a small but well-equipped kitchen; a luxurious bathroom with tub and shower, fancy bidet; air conditioning. The location is ideas. Down a narrow road in a quiet residential neighborhood, the house was convenient to a bus stop, convenience stores (Lawsons), and the Nishi-jin weavers district and Nishiki Textile Center (weaving demonstrations, kimona fashion shows). From start to finish, the owner (Chie) made it easy for us with prompt e-mail responses and a switch from e-mail to What's App communication (to avoid international fees). Chie also provided maps, useful tips, and carry-with instructions in Japanese for us to hand the taxi drivers to help the locate the house. And, finally, Chie was attentive to our flight schedule, available to exchange messages from the airport, and right there to meet us at the agreed time. Meeting her for the first time was a great pleasure. She met our taxi and walked us to the door. From the start she made us feel welcome in her home.
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10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Perfect place for us

For our stay in Kyoto, my husband, adult daughter and I wanted a Japanese home experience, not a hotel. This was it! The home is located in a neighborhood, not a touristy area. We loved the small pedestrian street it was located on. During the day, it was a pretty busy walkway/bikeway, but quiet at night. The host, Chie, was right there to greet us upon arrival, was available to us throughout the stay and even escorted us to a taxi when we left. One particularly warm day, I got a text from her reminding us to stay hydrated in the heat, and to give us some info on a local parade we would not have otherwise known about. She cared about her guests. She really was a great host. The home had everything we needed and wanted. There are narrow stairs to consider for those with mobility issues. It is a real 149 year old house, so there are some low clearances if you are over 6 ft tall. These are charms we appreciated, but should be considered. There is AC! The kitchen is small, but perfect for morning coffee, tea and toast. A small fridge, plates, cups, and utensils available. This is a nice property for families. You pass through a bedroom to get to the second bedroom. Kyoto Station is about a 13 minute taxi ride away. There is a bus stop close by, but we never used it. One block away, there is a laundry, a Lawson's convenience store and a bakery. Overall, we had a great stay and can not thank Chie enough for her hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Alberto Henrique

Excelent stay

Excellent stay. Chie is very friendly and very helpful. Great location in the center of Kyoto. Typical Japanese house with everything you need to spend a few pleasant days ...
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10/10 Excellent

Kristianne K.

Pleasant location, kind host

Well-situated near public transportation in Kyoto. Cute bi-level apartment. Stairs to second level are steep so not suitable for persons with disabilities. Host very warm and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua G.

Family Spring Break

We loved the home, Chie was very accommodating. She met us upon arrival and showed us maps of all the places to see in Kyoto. The house was very clean and gave you that Japanese experience. The mats were very comfortable to sleep on and the house was very spacious. Thank you Chie for hosting us and making our trip to Kyoto memorable. We highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

OutstandingAnd hospitable

The accommodations are great. Very comfortable. Very Japanese. The house is conveniently located to transportation and is on a very quiet and atmospheric lane. Chie is very welcoming and attentive. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte L.

Great stay for family of 3 with toddler.

We had a great time, the guest house is a 2 minutes walk from buses to key locations and a 15min walk from the underground. Chie is a very attentive and helpful host. It was perfect for our 18 month old son who slept with us in the room. It was cold in Kyoto when we were there but there are lots of heaters in the house so that wasn't a problem when we were at home or at night. The neighborhood is very pretty and the residents super friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

Beautiful home near downtown!

Chie was an amazing host! I was traveling through Japan with a few friends and we were looking for a place to stay while we were in Kyoto for 2 days. Check in was incredibly easy and the home was very clean and as advertised. We will definitely stay here again the next time we are in Kyoto!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

RONALD B.

Very clean, peaceful, beautiful japanese home.

A wonderful stay in Kyoto ! Our hostess Chie was very gracious and kind. Soo much history and culture to learn in such a great city ! Can't wait to return . !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Lizzie K.

Charming, personal and perfectly Japanese!

This was a PERFECT Kyoto stay for our family (two adults and two small children stayed for a week with an extra adult joining us for a few nights). Chie was a wonderful host and checked in with us to make sure our stay was going well. The neighborhood is quiet and within walking distance of the Imperial Gardens. The home is also a short walk of several bus lines, including two that end at the train station. There are a variety of restaurants nearby and Chie gave us a list and helpful map to some of her favorites. Finally, the interior was exceptionally clean and organized. The tatami mat rooms let my children experience an authentic Japanese house. And, the kitchen allowed me to prepare Western-style breakfasts for my picky eater. I highly recommend staying at Serendipity at Kyoto!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018