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Tofukuji Samurai Machiya, Tofukuji Samurai Machiya

Holiday home with kitchen, near Kiyomizu Temple

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Enjoy meals around the large dining table surrounded by comfortable chairs in this spacious room with a high ceiling and large window.
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Experience the tranquility of a traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring and shoji screens, featuring two beds and a beautiful garden view.
Traditional Japanese shoji screen with a geometric pattern and silhouettes of birds.
Experience traditional Japanese elegance in this serene room featuring tatami flooring, a low table, and a window with a view.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 91345 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.

Tofukuji Samurai Machiya, Tofukuji Samurai Machiya

Holiday home with kitchen, near Kiyomizu Temple
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a TV comes with Netflix, and guests can also appreciate conveniences, such as 4 bathrooms and a washer/dryer.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with Netflix.

Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board.

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
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking

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

  • Bicycle parking
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,345 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
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

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

Children are welcome

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 Tofukuji Samurai Machiya Kyoto
Kyoto Tofukuji Samurai Machiya Private vacation home
Kyoto Tofukuji Samurai Machiya Private vacation home Kyoto
545200

About the area

Map
Kyoto, Kyoto-fu

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Nishiki Market - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Tofukuji Station - 4 min walk
  • Shichijo Station - 12 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ドラゴンバーガー - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪中華飯店鐘園亭 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪梅香堂 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafe January - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hana Ice - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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 Shichijo Station is 12 minutes.

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Tofukuji Samurai Machiya, Tofukuji Samurai Machiya Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

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

This property made our trip memorable, comfortable, and special. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10

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

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

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

10/10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10

The property decor is perfect. The style was both beautiful and comfortable. We travelled with young kids and were a bit worried with some of the antique pieces. However, the house was so well laid out there was no problem. The bathroom was wonderful. Kitchen great for family meal. Above all, Akiko was so incredibly help and truly made out time in Kyoto special. We would definitely stay again and highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

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

This was an outstanding place! The 6 of us loved it. Spacious and very clean. 2 toilets and 2 showers. Western and tatami bedrooms. Modern kitchen. Washer/dryer. 3 minute walk from Tofukuji station (JR and Keihan) which is 1 stop from Kyoto station by JR. Also convenient to go to Nara. Convenience store and few restaurants nearby. Overall, highly recommended for an authentic experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10

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

I came for vacation with my family. The directions to the place was easy to follow and it was easy to check in, especially when we arrived fairly late. The home was very spacious and had plenty of room to accommodate 8 adults. It is conveniently located to tourist attractions and the train station. Being an old house, we had a power outage when using plenty of appliances at the same time, but the staff were quick to come & help resolve the issue. The stairs made it difficult to go up with heavier luggage and hard for older people to go up and down. It’s even more convenient when there is two bathrooms for such a large group to use, which is difficult to find in this area. The experience to stay in a updated Machiya made the overall trip amazing. I would definitely recommend it and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

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

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

Sehr sauber super zentrale Lage sowie eine schöne Inneneinrichtung des Hauses
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

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

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

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