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About this property

Offering a garden, Yuenshe Higashi Hongan-ji Villa is located in Kyoto, 2 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum. The accommodation features a hot tub. Nijo Castle is 2.4 km from the property. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property. All units include a seating area. There is also a kitchenette, equipped with a microwave, fridge and stovetop. Each unit is fitted with a private bathroom with slippers and free toiletries. Towels are featured. Extras include an air purifier and small Japanese-style garden. You will find a bedroom fitted with beds while the other comes with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. There is a supermarket just 3 minutes on foot from the property. Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 2.5 km from Yuenshe Higashi Hongan-ji Villa. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 37 km from Yuenshe Higashi Hongan-ji Villa.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0

Activities:

  • Hiking

  • Movie nights

  • Bike tours


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 futon beds
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 futon beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anna
    Norway Norway
    Short walk to bus station, underground and foos stores. Fantastic communcation with the owner. There's a great local izakaya called Hana just 300 m from the property.
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Bedroms on upper floor were a good size - larger than we similar places we rented in Japan.
  • Adam
    Netherlands Netherlands
    It is a lovely house in a quiet street at a central location of Kyoto. Well connected with busses and metro, a short walk away from the station. The vibe is really nice with a little inner garden, a kotatsu table, zaisu chairs, a tatami room with...
  • Alexandra
    Canada Canada
    Location, size, comfortable bed, kitchen facilities, shower, all very good.
  • Chen
    Australia Australia
    Great location. Walking distance to bike rental, food, supermarket, onsen and train station.
  • Ser
    Singapore Singapore
    Very nice traditional Japanese house, good for 4 pax with luggages downstairs. Warm enough for winter stay. Host is very responsive and helpful.
  • Evan
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Quaint and strategic location, good and fully functional facilities and amenities, very clean and well planned space, reasonable price. Host is very friendly and responsive.
  • Belén
    Spain Spain
    The two rooms, the towels, the kitchen, the situation
  • Tim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely little townhouse that gave us a great Japanese experience. So very cute and a refuge to come home to after a busy day sightseeing. It was ideal for my sister and I for a week of exploring Kyoto. 15 mins walk from Kyoto station
  • Francesco
    Italy Italy
    The Japanese style of this apartment is amazing ! Hosts are really helpful and supportive

Managed by STARSGROUP株式会社

Company review score: 9.1Based on 385 reviews from 5 properties
5 managed properties

Company information

STARGROUP Corporation | Architect of Kyoto Aesthetic Sojourns 【Brand Heritage】 Rooted in STARSGROUP's decade-long legacy of premium services, STARGROUP was co-founded in 2016 by transnational culture innovators Ms. Candy (Shanghai, China) and Mr. Anthony (Singapore) in Kyoto. After a decade of global exploration, the founders immersed themselves in Japan's ancient capital, mastering traditional arts including tea ceremony, ikebana, kimono draping, and wagashi crafting. Their synthesis of Eastern aesthetics with contemporary hospitality birthed the philosophy of "Neo-Wabi Living". 【Spatial Poetry】 12 curated villas strategically positioned across Kyoto's cultural epicenter: 🏯 Cultural Nexus: World Heritage sites in Higashiyama District (Kiyomizu-dera/Tōfuku-ji/Sanjūsangen-dō) 🚊 Transit Hub: Kyoto Station connectivity spanning Kansai region Each space embodies a dialogue between eras - minimalist wabi-sabi design harmonized with smart living technologies creates immersive environments where "urban existence meets meditative serenity". 【Tailored Experiences】 Our sensory-centric services include: ✓ 24/7 Trilingual Concierge (CN/EN/JP) ✓ Michelin & Hidden Omakase Reservations (some requiring reservations deposits) ✓ VIP Airport Transfers (Alphard Luxury Van) ✓ Family First Program: Certified Cribs | Child-friendly Tableware 【Cultural Immersion】 At Gion Arts Complex, we present: 🌸 KyotoEn - Urasenke Tea Masters Reveal "Imperfect Perfection" 🎎 Heian Textile Atelier - Millennium-old Kimono Pattern Decoding 🍶 ENJO Yuanlin - Seasonal Kaiseki Reimagined 🌿 Sōgetsu Ikebana Lab - Avant-garde Floral Architecture 🍶 Sake & Whisky Institute - Kyoto's Largest Collection (2000+ Varietals) 8 transformative rituals decode Kyoto's "Shuh STARGROUP - Where Tradition Creates Future

Property information

Yuenshe Private Residences @ Higashi Hongan-ji is located in Kyoto's traditional Machiya vicinity, and it's a connecting unit with Yuenshe's Higashi Hongan-ji Residence. We have kept the original wooden structure of the old Kyoto house and gave it a fresh interior and modern amenities for greater comfort and also every house comes with an inside small japanese garden. Both the living room and second bedroom retains the japanese tatami flooring. If you have more guests staying and want the privacy and extra living space, you can consider reserving both connecting houses for greater comfort and convenience. This guesthouse is only available for renting the entire house, even for two persons it's not subletable or sub divided for others to rent separately this is to ensure the safety and comfort for every guests during their acomodation. There are quality bathing towels, hand towels, slippers, and 1000 thread count bedsheets provided and a build in kitchen for preparing simple meals. The useable space is more than 75sqm. The house has free mobile pocket wifi that you can be connected while on the move around Kyoto.

Neighbourhood information

It's a traditional Kyoto style machiya house with over 100 years in history and just few meters away by the lane is a small old Wakamiya Temple for worshipping. Nearby Kyoto Station, so easy to arrive anywhere and shopping mall.

Languages spoken

English,Japanese,Chinese

Property surroundings

House rules

Yuenshe Higashi Hongan-ji Villa takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ¥15,000 is required on arrival. That's about US$100. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
¥2,500 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
¥2,500 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
¥5,000 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Yuenshe Higashi Hongan-ji Villa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

A damage deposit of ¥15,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: 京都市指令保医ヤ第410号