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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tofukuji Samurai Machiya, Tofukuji Samurai Machiya?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Tofukuji Samurai Machiya, Tofukuji Samurai Machiya Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Where is Tofukuji Samurai Machiya, Tofukuji Samurai Machiya located?

Located in Higashiyama Ward, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Tofuku-ji Temple and Kawaramachi Street. Kyoto Tower and Fushimi Inari Shrine are also within 1 mile (2 km). Tofukuji Station is only a 4-minute walk and Kujo Station is 16 minutes.

10/10 Excellent

Samuel H.

8 Nov 2025

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Truly unique and lovely spot, with a host who went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and welcome. Great ammenities and location as well - comfortabIe rooms and convenient laundry. I highly recommend Samurai Machiya should you visit Kyoto!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

31 Aug 2025

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Amazing house! Everyone loved it, and I found out after a friend of mine had stayed there, so the word is out on how great it is. Very comfortable for our group of two adults and four adult kids. We made breakfast every morning with food from the Fresco nearby, and the Indian and Udon noodle restaurants a few blocks away were really good! We would definently stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

10 Feb 2025

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Great stay in Kyoto

This house was a comfortable and clean property. The feel is authentic. Located close to a train station for ease of transport. Great place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

9 Aug 2023

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Lovely machia, brilliant location

A total joy to stay here. Brilliant location, it was so easy to travel around Kyoto. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay and we loved all the extras like Samurai Jim and the wedding kimono. Thank you

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ronald H.

28 Dec 2024

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A taste of living in Kyoto

My family enjoyed the sense of staying in an authentic Japanese home. The facilities, furnishings and neighborhood required adaptations, none of which were particularly onerous. The location is within walking distance of beautiful shrines, temples and parks. Recommended for physically active cultural explorers.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

2 Sept 2024

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An amazing place

The house was amazing exactly as promised online. Great kitchen, has a place for laundry and when my son left his wedding ring…they found a way to send it back. Amazing location to walk to a train or 7-11 or sushi and I took many morning walks to see shrines and historic sites.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

5 Oct 2023

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GREAT HOUSE, GREAT LOCATION

This is a lovely Japanese house that easily accomodated all 8 of us. The kitchen was fully equipped and had a lovely kitchen table to gather around. Terrific location near JR line. Great local restaurants an easy walk away. Bed rooms were lovely. We'd highly recommend this house.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

14 Apr 2024

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Wonderful stay in Kyoto

This home is a real gem and easily accommodated our large family. It is in a great location within walking distance of the Tofukuji station, and not far from Kyoto station either. It was a perfect home-base for our travels throughout the greater Kyoto area for the week. The owner (Akiko-san) was very supportive and accommodating too. The house is well cared for and we all enjoyed the traditional, artistic decor, and the modern conveniences. Highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

14 Apr 2024

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Great find in Kyoto!

We loved staying in this beautiful home. Akiko was awesome about answering any questions before we arrived. Also helping us with forwarding our luggage. Our group of 6 had plenty of room to spread out with 2 full bathrooms and a large kitchen. We also loved how close we were to the train station -5 mins. Also there are stores really close for getting beverages and snacks for your stay. The house is well decorated and a true gem. We will highly recommend Akiko and her properties.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin L., Gillette NJ

29 Dec 2023

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Traditional Immersion and Great Location!

The house was amazing for our size group! And the amenities were up to date and very convenient. The kids enjoyed “Jim” and having the separate eating/chilling room from the bedrooms offered great flexibility with the schedules for all the people in the group. Everything was clean and property managers were super responsive to all our needs. And one of the happy surprises of the place was the location in relation to the city overall. The JR station was really close and if you enjoy walking the streets of the city, everything is relatively close to get to! Thanks for everything!!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber Y.

31 Oct 2023

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Beautiful home!

This was a lovely home to stay at. We really enjoyed the modern kitchen and dining space as a common area. It was located well with a Family Mart on the way back from the Tofukuji station. The only drawback I'd say is if you have mold sensitivities, there was a slight odor attached to our belongings after leaving the VRBO. And there were several mosquitoes around the outdoors, so bring spray. Besides that, it was a lovely home with the right balance of historic and modern.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

tim f.

1 Jan 2025

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Perfect base

The house is beautiful (pictures are very accurate) and was a great base for exploring Kyoto. The house is perfectly renovated, combining old world charm and modern functionality. It’s in a great area – feels like you are really « living « in a typical neighborhood in Kyoto, yet extremely easy to get anywhere given proximity to the Tofukuji train station. House is well organized, thoughtfully set-up, and everything works. We stayed in the winter and the under floor radiant heating on the lower floor was especially nice. Good bathrooms and the main kitchen/living room area is especially welcoming and where we spent most of our time. Akiko (owner) and Jenny from the agency were extremely responsive, helping us with the luggage shipping, etc. Highly recommend !

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

2 Jan 2024

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Awesome Japanese experience with Western comforts

Our family of my husband and I and adult children stayed here for 4 nights. The prep for how to find and advance communication was excellent (including helping us with a Christmas Day dinner reservation we were struggling to make from the USA before we arrived). We loved the blend of rooms with tatami mats and western beds. The kitchen had a large table and as noted in the listing, rice maker, pot for hot water, pots, pans and dishes. We loved the tatami room with the Samari. We loved the heated toilet seat and the shower had plenty of warm water. The location is wonderful--in a neighborhood near small stores for basic groceries (7/11, Food Mart, and several others) and the subway. I had one questions re a location we were going to and received an answer right away. I highly recommend and would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

adriane t.

10 Dec 2023

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Beautiful base to explore Kyoto

The machiya combines the best of a charming, traditional, historic home with modern comforts and convenience. Our group included seven people (adults and three "tweens") and the home was both cozy and spacious enough for us to enjoy for a week in the cool autumn weather. Very well maintained and well furnished, in a quiet neighborhood and conveniently located near shops, restaurants, Tofukuji train station, and walking distance to several major temples. The host, Akiko, and the property managers were all very welcoming and responsive to messages. They assisted us very kindly with recommendations, restaurant reservations, and luggage transfer. The only thing we thought could be improved is that the walking directions for finding the machiya were a little hard to follow (especially at night), but we did finally make it there! A few wording changes in the instructions would address this. We would absolutely love to visit again and are already dreaming of a return to Kyoto. Many thanks! Arigato gozaimasu!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne H.

27 Sept 2025

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Our stay was very comfortable for two families, 9 guests in total. The kitchen was well appointed. Was a little tricky navigating to the residence with the taxi drop off location, but with some help from some locals we found it. Was a very lovely area, with a train station near by for handy travel into the Gion district. The temple just down the road was a hidden gem, not busy with tourists.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

18 Jul 2023

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Fantastic family getaway

This property made our trip memorable, comfortable, and special. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John O.

19 Mar 2023

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Great house and location!

Lots of space and set up very well. Close to trains, stores, groceries. Great for a family.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

9 Apr 2023

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Beautiful home, great location!

The place is as special as the beautiful photos! We chose this for the comfortable kitchen/dining/living area and the wonderful location, close to the train station, and it did not disappoint!. We had a lovely time! Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renata P.

1 Oct 2023

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Lovely property with great location

Easy to find and just as described. Samurai Jim was a fun host LOL Area is quaint with 7-11 and Familymart close by. Station is a quick 5 minute walk. Had everything we needed.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea J.

22 Jan 2023

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Perfect place for Kyoto exploring

Tofukuji Machiya is a comfortable place to call home whilst exploring the beautiful city of Kyoto. The kitchen allowed us to eat in for several meals, which was great after long days walking. Akiko was a great host who quickly responded to all my enquires & helped book meals out. Loved our time at Tofukuji Machiya.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

DENNIS B., BEAUX ARTS

4 Jul 2023

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Wonderful$

This home is an fun, quaint neighborhood with lots to do and only one stop from Gion or Kyoto Station. Outstanding decor, lots of space and wonderful vibe. Look no further, this is the place to stay! Large home that can easily accommodate up to 10 if needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

13 Apr 2023

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Great Home, Location, and Phenomenal Hosts

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Machiya. The home was great, as expected. The most phenomenal aspect was amazing communications with Akiko ans Patrick! Anytime we asked for ideas or assistance, they were very responsive. Thanks for the wonderful experience.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B., Chula Vista

20 Jun 2023

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Enchanting Machiya

We had a wonderful stay at the Tofukuji Machiya. There was plenty of space for our family of seven. We were looking for a traditional Japanese living experience for our boys and this property was the perfect balance of tradition and modern conveniences. Great location, just a short walk to the local train station. Highly recommend this property!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxana C.

26 Apr 2023

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Incredible stay in Kyoto

The house is as good as you see it from the pictures. It is beautiful and comfortable and has all the amenities you could wish for. The location is also great - we were able to walk in 20-30 minutes to all the locations we were interested in. We only used the local transportation system (for which you have a station 5 minutes away) when we traveled outside the city. Highly recommended!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

todd T.

27 Nov 2022

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Excellent experience

The house was great. It was well decorated!! Which made for a unique experience. The information about Kyoto, bus routes, and the local area was fantastic. I kept hitting my head on the traditional doors, lol, but worth it to stay in the traditional style home.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

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