About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Machiya Maya Gion in Kyoto offers a holiday home with free WiFi, family rooms, and air-conditioning. Each unit includes a kitchenette, private bathroom, and a seating area. Modern Amenities: Guests can enjoy amenities such as a tea and coffee maker, bidet, hairdryer, refrigerator, microwave, and TV. Additional features include a terrace, hot tub, balcony, washing machine, and garden views. Prime Location: Located 29 mi from Itami Airport, the property is an 8-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station and 0.6 mi from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Nearby attractions include Shoren-in Temple and Kyoto Station. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenient location, well-equipped kitchen, and quietness of the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
3 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lisa
    United States United States
    Great location! Liked clean and traditional. Had space for us to spread out. Had a washing machine.
  • Peter
    United States United States
    Great location with reasonable price for Gion location and convenienceof a kitchenette with nearby grocery. Although part-time, the staff exceeded our expectations by helping us book a taxi for 4 people (3 with large luggage). Close walk to...
  • Terra
    United States United States
    Awesome location. Appreciated the bottled water in the fridge.
  • Rachel
    Australia Australia
    We stayed in the downstairs accommodation as we were a family of 4 (max 3 people upstairs as it overlooks the temple). The accommodation was perfect for our family, warm, charming and spacious. The underfloor heating was a bonus in the chilly...
  • Salena
    United States United States
    Loved the location, spaciousness of the unit, the fact that it had washer/dryer, and how comfortable the bed was
  • Cherie
    United States United States
    The location. The finishings were beautiful. Bed was very comfortable.
  • Christine
    United States United States
    Beautifully crafted traditional apartment in a neighborhood of picturesque back lanes tucked into the all too popular but still amazing heart of Gion. Location great, a short walk to Gion Shijo subway station and river. Big screened windows...
  • Astrid
    Japan Japan
    Everything in the property is beautiful. The garden in the middles of the room is amazing. The sheets have a beautiful design and the beds are super comfortable, including the futon beds. It is also in an amazing location in the center of Gion.
  • Kimberly
    United States United States
    Loved the location of this machiya! Right next to Kennin-Ji Temple and the heart of Gion! It has two bedrooms and a small kitchenette, which made it nice for fixing breakfast in the morning. The bathroom had two sinks, bath amenities, and a shower...
  • Hector
    United States United States
    This location is a 10/10 if you want the Edo style Kyoto experience. The temple view is spectacular and the location is superb.

Hosted by Old World KK

9.2
Host Review Score
Old World KK
This is the best location in Kyoto. In the best location in Gion. Walk out the door to HANAMI-KOJI DORI Gion's geisha district.
Old World KK offers premium boutique accommodation for overseas travellers seeking unique cultural experiences in Japan. Our exclusive properties allow you to fully immerse in authentic Japanese ambiance and luxurious western comforts, without the cultural and language barriers of traditional local accommodation. A stay at one of our properties will truly enhance your amazing Japan experience.
Gion is a district of Kyoto, Japan, originally developed in the Middle Ages, in front of Yasaka Shrine. The district was built to accommodate the needs of travelers and visitors to the shrine. It eventually evolved to become one of the most exclusive and well-known geisha districts in all of Japan. The property according to Google maps is the following walking distance to: HANAMI-KOJI DORI - 1 Minute Walk, KENNIN-JI TEMPLE - 1 Minute Walk, GION CORNER - 2 Minute Walk , YASAKA SHRINE - 8 Minute Walk, KIYOMIZU-DERA - World Heritage - 12 minute walk, MINAMI-ZA Kabuki Theatre - 8 Minute Walk, SHIJO DORI (Street) - 6 Minute Walk, PONTO-CHO - 12 Minute Walk, KAMOGAWA RIVER - 13 Minute walk
Languages spoken: English,Japanese

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiscover Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

- Credit card will be used for guarantee purposes only.

- Please note that the full amount of the reservation must be paid 30 days prior to the check-in date.

- Guests who cancel the booking may receive a refund in accordance with the Cancellation Policy.

Guests are kindly requested to keep the noise level down as the property is located near a temple.

Please note that the maximum occupancy of the room includes all children and cannot be exceeded under any circumstances. For extra guests exceeding the room occupancy, guests will be asked to separate rooms and additional charges will apply. Guests may not be accommodated if there is no availability.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

License number: 0532800033