Historic old house that had been beautifully and authentically restored with just enough new technology to make the stay an absolute delight. Special call out to Rieko who made the stay hassle free

Stayed in May 2024

Only thing to improve would be blinds in the main bedroom. Room gets quite bright early in the morning.

Terrace was pleasant. Great location.

Stayed in April 2024

Delicious house in the middle of the old town. Comfortable and soft tatami. Absolutely amazing

Stayed in April 2024

Reiko our host was in contact with us and very accommodating to our pre & post stay requests. We were close to all attractions, food and transport. We would highly recommend staying here. Kyoto was a beautiful picturesque town. Fallas family - Sydney Australia

Stayed in February 2024

I agree with another American review that it would be nice to have loveseat or small couch to relax on at the end of the day. We are not used to sitting on the floor, yet we really did enjoy getting out of comfort zone and enjoying the simple surroundings.

The location, the comfortable space inside, the washer/dryer, the big bath tub, the heaters and kitchen. It’s a beautiful traditional Japanese home that we loved staying at

Stayed in January 2024

The steps up to the bedrooms are very steep, was ok for us but just be aware of this.

Nice change with traditional Japanese style accommodation. Very close to all the sites, restaurants and shops and had everything you need. The beds were surprisingly very comfortable and the accommodation had 3 bedrooms which was perfect with our 2 x adult children.

Stayed in December 2023

The house was perfect in every way, well equipped, well located, beautiful, and the host was very helpful and accommodating. Will definitely recommend this property to friends and family.

Stayed in November 2023

Leaving

Amazing home in an amazing area!

Stayed in October 2023

No couch…😂 But understand it’s a traditional Japanese home just would have liked somewhere more comfortable to chill apart from bed.

Personal greeting from owner who was very lovely.

Stayed in September 2023

The house was a little tight for five of us, particularly given my husband is very tall so found the low ceiling on the stairs tricky. However, that is to be expected given its age.

Great location. Reiko, our host, was so friendly and helpful with answering our queries and providing recommendations.

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing

Fantastic location and mixture of traditional Japanese with mod cons. Host extremely flexible, hospitable and professional. Allowed us to leave our bags early which was a big bonus.

Stayed in September 2023

No negatives

Lovely Japanese home in a perfect location, walking distance to temples, town, grocery store, very clean, traditional and comfortable. Kitchen was great for cooking, and we enjoyed it so much we asked to stay another day! Owner was lovely and very accommodating. Highly recommend!

Stayed in August 2023

I never met the owner directly but my daughters did and she was adorable with them. The house is beautiful and we’ll equipped. I which we had a sofa in the leaving room but I know they keep it like that as a traditional house because of the tatami floors. But because of that we where not able to use it.

Stayed in July 2023

Small and tight but typical for Japan.

Great location. Good AC.

Stayed in July 2023

Note that there is just a stove and small microwave, the grill cannot be used. The stairs are steep as they are in many Japanese apartments, and beware if you are tall, you are likely to hit your head more than once!

Book this property! It is a beautifully renovated historical property in a quaint neighbourhood. It has all the lovely features associated with Kyoto - feature garden, tatami mats, rice paper sliding doors. But it also has little comforts that we missed in other accommodation places - good quality doonas and linen, chairs in the bedroom, small balcony to enjoy the afternoon, books. Make no mistake, it is small in scale but our family of five was still comfortable with a lot of luggage. We saw multiple Geishas, we chatted to neighbours and walked easily to all the local tourist areas. There is also a supermarket a very short walk away. The host is sooo lovely and provides great advice to help you plan your time in Kyoto and to make sure you have a great stay.

Stayed in June 2023

Having additional linens in the bathroom and a broom would be useful. j

We truly enjoyed our time staying in this ryokan house. It was perfect in every detail and helped make our stay in Kyoto very comfortable. Having an in house washer was convenient. We love the quietness of the neighborhood and convenience to everything. It is located in the heart of the Higashiyama district. We would highly recommend this house for families or couples visiting in Kyoto who want to stay in a traditional Japanese setting.

Stayed in May 2023

We had absolutely no problems our entire stay. Highly recommend.

This home was beautifully restored, maintaining older touches like the hand-hewn beams. Tatami floors, sliding washi screens added to the sense of history in Gion. The location is perfect - very quiet, but very close to the heart of Gion. We walked through Kennen-ji temple every day, a beautiful place that isn't crowded with tourists. Our host was very gracious and met us at the home to explain everything and give us the pass code. The house had everything we needed, and the garden and balcony were nice places to enjoy a quiet moment.

Stayed in May 2023

Nothing

An immaculately presented machiya in a perfect location with all modern conveniences whilst maintaining a lovely atmosphere.

Stayed in May 2023

nothing

excellent location, very friendly host, very organized and detailed support to our stay

Stayed in May 2023

it’s not great for tall people, if you are above 5’10, you’ll bump your head a few times, especially going upstairs

location, hospitality, perfect for couple of solo traveling. great culture and history behind the house. best sleep

Stayed in April 2023

This charming traditional Kyoto house was the perfect way to experience the real Kyoto lifestyle. Rieko was an amazing host, went the extra mile. house was comfortable and very clean. we truly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed in April 2023

A bit humid inside but there is air conditioner, it is all fine.

The house is very well located, near of tourists spots and the old town. Moreover, the blankets are so comfortable and we all like it.

Stayed in April 2023

The house is located on a small road without car access so instructing taxis to stop at the right place was a bit tricky and some getting used to. Otherwise, perfect for a 3+ days trip or longer stay.

Rieko was extremely welcoming and the house was just lovely and conveniently located in town. We were in Kyoto for a friend's wedding and had to introduce a friend to the city during her first trip to Japan so getting to all the major temples easily made the trip easier. The house is traditional, but perfectly equipped with all modern facilities. It really made me feel like coming home to Japan :) We will definitely book this place again when we are back in Kyoto.

Stayed in April 2023

Amazing looking booking. Incredibly well priced for what you get, and your location. It was an incredible stay. Host was incredibly kind and accommodating.

Stayed in March 2023