◀
▶
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Sleeps | 4 |
| House | |
| Suitability |
|---|
| No Pets |
| No Smoking |
| FlipKey traveler rating |
| 13 reviews |
| Stayed here? Write a review. |
Get the real scoop!
All reviews are written by verified travelers
Details
| Rental type | House |
| Minimum Stay | 1 night |
| Living space | 55 square meters |
| Bedrooms |
2 Total
Show Details ►
|
| Bathrooms |
1 Total
Show Details ►
|
| Sleeps | 4 |
| Suitability |
Pet friendlyNo Smoking allowedNo Suitable for childrenAsk Suitable for the elderlyAsk Wheelchair accessibleAsk |
Description from the owner
Situated in the heart of Kyoto, this is a stylish and innovative machiya accommodation located on a serene backstreet near the Takasegawa river, one of the most popular cherry blossom spots in Kyoto. The machiya is near Gion, where Geisha are frequently spotted on Hanamikoji Street, and the traditional cobbled streets of Pontocho, which are lined with bustling restaurants and bars are also within walking distance, as are the popular shopping centers on the corner of Kawaramachi and Shijo streets and the exciting Nishiki food market. Bus stops and train station are also within a 6 minute walking distance. This is the perfect place to feel the...Read more
Amenities
Location
Stylish & Innovative Machiya in the Central Kyoto
Kyoto, Kinki, Japan
What's Nearby:
Additional Location Information
Rates
Rates shown in $ USD (Rental listed originally in JPY) (change)
| Date | Weeknight | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Minimum Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate Summary | $205 - $243 | $205 - $243 | $1,432 | $0 | 1 night |
| May. 5 2013 - Mar. 31 2014 Stay for 1 or 2 nights |
$243 | $243 | - | - | 1 night |
| May. 5 2013 - Mar. 31 2014 Stay for 3 nights or more |
$224 | $224 | - | - | 3 nights |
| May. 5 2013 - Mar. 31 2014 Stay for 6 nights or more |
$205 | $205 | - | - | 6 nights |
| All Other Dates | $243 | $243 | $1,432 | - | 1 night |
| Can't find rates for your travel dates? Contact the owner | |||||
Rental fees
- Additional person - $29 - Per-Person Adjustment
Additional notes from owner
Please see the following details to find out more about the rates;
The above rates are based on 2 persons. The additional charge of 3,000 yen will apply for extra person / night.
The rate includes the bathroom amenities, towels, linens and housekeeping service once in three days.
The rate for staying for 1 or 2 night(s):
2 people / From 25,000 yen per night
3 people / From 28,000 yen per night
4 people / From 31,000 yen per night
The rate for staying for 3 nights or more:
2 people / From 23,000 yen per night
3 people / From 26,000 yen per night
4 people / From 29,000 yen per night
The rate for staying for 6 nights or more:
2 people / From 21,000 yen per night
3 people / From 24,000 yen per night
4 people / From 27,000 yen per night
Remarks:
The minimum stay is one night
Children who do not require bedding are free of charge.
Payment Option:
Credit card through PayPal or wire transfer
Availability
AvailableUnavailable Last updated: May 20, 2013 ◀▶
What Past Guests Are Saying
Overall Rating
ExcellentVery Good
Average
Below Average
Poor
-
PetrosDG
SingaporeAuthentic Living in Central Kyoto
Left on 10/28/2012 for a stay in September 2012
Wonderful central location, authentic experience, beautifully designed and decorated with taste and style, very clean. Hiro-san was very helpful with recommendations and familiarizing us with the city, went out of his way to see we were comfortable and enjoyed our stay. Will definitely book again when we are next in Kyoto. Next time a larger house for a larger group!
-
Tribecan
New York City, New YorkBeautiful house, great location
Left on 10/24/2012 for a stay in October 2012
This was the second house I rented in October from Machiya Residence Inn, and it was beautiful and ideally located, as was the first (Koyuan). A few feet from the Pontocho Canal (no view), it has a perfect little kitchen, a washer-dryer, soaking tub, and two single beds, and two chairs, upstairs in a generously-sized bedroom. The house is immaculately kept, in perfect condition, and the agency that rents it is extremely helpful with everything: travel arrangements, advice about local sights, shipping of luggage, everything. I could not have been happier with the house, the location, or Hiro, the manager with whom I dealt. I can't wait to stay with them again.
-
SH83
UKAtmospheric
Left on 09/15/2012 for a stay in September 2012
- excellent alternative accommodation to a hotel, a traditional environment with all the mod cons situated minutes from useful transportation, amenities and of course walking distance to most sights/ areas of interest that are in the east of Kyoto.
- great place to relax after sightseeing and located near a large number of excellent restaurants
- so glad we stayed here and not another hotel, 5 nights after touring other parts of Japan.
- very helpful staff
- people with mobility problems would have difficulty reaching the 1st floor bedroom area as very steep stairs
- very good bathroom
- loved sitting by the garden area -
Xtoffa
Sydney, AustraliaGorgeous traditional but renovated accomodation.
Left on 08/02/2012 for a stay in July 2012
We loved the location - right in the middle of town walking distance to the great night time eat streets, and train stations, and a stones throw from the canals & river. The accommodation is traditional in style but new and up to date with a great bathroom, air-conditioning (very necessary in summer!)
We were early for our checkin but were able to leave our luggage in the foyer whilst getting started exploring the city. Similarly on our check out day we left our luggage til 2. It was very easy to find, our cabbie rang Hiro to clarify the directions from the station and all went swimmingly.
Not having a key but a pin code to get in was awesome as the three of us weren't always returning at the same time. And we weren't expecting a cleaning service whilst we were there so that was a lovely surprise!
Highly recommended! -
hayleys255100
Melbourne, AustraliaBeautiful Machiya in a great location
Left on 07/28/2012 for a stay in June 2012
I travelled to Kyoto with my parents. The three of us stayed in Shikokuan Machiya Residence Inn for three nights. It is a beautiful Machiya, with a great ambience. The location is fantastic - close to everything you need to see and do in beautiful Kyoto. Very comfortable and highly recommended!
-
vanhat
Vancouver, CanadaWonderful/affordable/comfortable way to enjoy Kyoto
Left on 06/22/2012 for a stay in June 2012
The machiya was everything we expected it to be and surprisingly affordable way to accommodate four people in a beautiful setting.
Response from Machiya Residence Inn Kyoto - 03/07/2013
Owner
Thank you very much for your stay and time to post your nice comments. We look forward to hearing from you again in the near future!
-
Tedsey
35805Home away from Home
Left on 06/06/2012 for a stay in May 2012
We really enjoyed our stay at Shikokuan. It was comfortable, in a great location, and very clean. The housekeeper came every 3 days which was great! We loved the smell of the tatami and all the modern comforts of the 21st century. It was great having a washer/dryer with two little kids and the kitchen! It was more than enough room for a family of 4. We absolutely loved our stay. Mr. Araki and staff were wonderful.
Response from Machiya Residence Inn Kyoto - 07/27/2012
Owner
Thank you for staying at Shikokuan. It was lovely to meet you and your family. The smell of the tatami is intoxicating, isn’t it? There’s nothing quite like it. I hope you get a chance to visit Kyoto again. We look forward to your next stay! Warmly, Hiro
-
Isabelle V
Minato-ku, Tokyo, JapanEnjoying Kyoto's lifestyle in a lovely Machiya
Left on 05/13/2012 for a stay in May 2012
We had a wonderful time in Kyoto and we enjoyed very much staying at the Machiya. It is a pretty house, well-furnished and clean. The size is just perfect for a couple with a kid. The master bedroom is very comfortable (large space, connected with a salon, good quality of sleeping) But for 4 adults it's rather small, especially the lower bedroom. The location is ideal, close to Gion area but in a remote quiet street. We could relax well and experiment Kyoto's lifestyle day and night. We strongly recommend this Machiya.
Response from Machiya Residence Inn Kyoto - 07/27/2012
Owner
Thank you for choosing to stay at Shikokuan. I’m delighted to hear that you were able to take advantage of its convenient location and see the many faces of Kyoto. I just wanted to mention that when 4 adults stay, two people stay in the two western style beds and one person sleeps on the futon in the Japanese tatami room upstairs, and one person sleep downstairs on a futon that can be arranged in the downstairs Japanese bedroom. I really hope that you will come visit Kyoto and Shikokuan sometime soon. All the best.
-
tinytrev
SydneyQuality machiya in an excellent location
Left on 05/01/2012 for a stay in April 2012
This was our third Machiya holiday in Kyoto, but our first at Shikokuan. The property is in an excellent location - about 5 minutes walk through quiet back streets to the area around Kawaraimachi station, and just round the corner from the nearest bus stop (on Kawaramachi-dori).
Like most other machiya, this is a small (by western standards) property, but there was still plenty of room for our family of three (two adults, one six year old boy). The property is laid out with the main bedroom upstairs, this has two western-style single beds. Alongside this is a TV room/ sitting room with two western armchairs. Downstairs is a Japanese style room with a very small kitchen facility alongside, separated by sliding doors. Next to this is the another bedroom with a toilet off it, there is also a bathroom and another toilet on this level.
The stairs between the two levels are very steep - this is not unusual in this sort of property, but anyone with any mobility restrictions would probably find it difficult to get up and down them.
The property has obviously been sympathetically renovated very recently and everything is in very good condition. A laptop and free wifi are provided, we found this very useful. The property was also cleaned every three days during our stay (included in the rate), again this was a great help.
There are lots of places to eat well within a ten minute walk of here. We only used the kitchen to cook in a couple of times, the facilities are fairly cramped but we managed OK.
We had a JR pass so went to Kyoto station from here on several occasions by bus. That journey took about ten minutes, and the buses came along about every five minutes or so during the day. Kiyomizudera temple is about a twenty-thirty minute walk away.
Having spent a lot of time in Kyoto, we didn't make many demands on the staff as were able to make our own plans for what to do. However Hiro the manager spoke perfect English and was very friendly, I am sure he would be only too happy to help if you needed advice of any sort!
Overall this is a quality machiya in an excellent location. We would be happy to stay here again.Response from Machiya Residence Inn Kyoto - 07/27/2012
Owner
Thank you for your kind and thorough comments. I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and made the most of your time here. As you mentioned, the location and cleanliness are, among other things, some of the highlights of this machiya. Japanese houses are renowned for being smaller than western ones, but because of this there are many creative aspects in the design of the house to make the most of the limited space. That’s one of the great things about staying at a Machiya- you can learn about Japanese architecture and design. I look forward to your next visit and hope to see you again in the near future! All the best.
-
YL
Hong KongGreat Experience!
Left on 02/13/2012 for a stay in January 2012
We stayed 5 days in this beautiful house. It is super comfortable with both western beds and japanese tatami well set up. The house is located in the very center of kyoto, tons of delicious traditional restaurants nearby and major metro lines are within walking distance.
One thing to mention, the staff speaks perfect english and is very helpful whenever needed!Very important to us... as neither of us speak japanese...
We would definately like to go back to Shikokuan next time in kyoto!Response from Machiya Residence Inn Kyoto - 07/27/2012
Owner
Thank you for your comments! It was a pleasure accommodating you and helping you find your way around Kyoto. There really are a lot of great restaurants and sightseeing areas in this ancient city. We hope you will return in the very near future and will stay at Shikokuan again. We look forwarding to the day when we can see you. Warm regards.
-
Vic45
Toronto CanadaAmazing
Left on 12/02/2011 for a stay in November 2011
This is beautiful townhouse in exelent location with very nice and stylish interiors, spaceous and comfortable.
May be stair to the second floor is not for everyone (too steep), but it was OK for us and we enjoy our stay in this place overall.
It was by far the best accomodation on our 3 weeks trip around Japan.
Would definetly come back.Response from Machiya Residence Inn Kyoto - 07/27/2012
Owner
Thank you for your feedback. I’m elated to hear that our machiya was your favorite accommodation during your stay in Japan. As for the stairs, they are indeed steep, but they are also one of the charms of the house. When we renovated it, we wanted to ensure that the traditional elements would remain as is. Of course, we put our guest’s safety first and that is why we have a handrail installed. Again, thank you for staying here and we look forward to your next visit and hope you will stay here again. All the best.
-
Sally
MelbourneA Perfect Location
Left on 09/29/2011 for a stay in September 2011
Shikokuan Machiya is in the perfect Kyoto location. In an amazing laneway. You could spend all your time within a few blocks, never be bored and get a wonderful cultural experience. The canal and the river are truly wonderful and only a step away. The residence is small but has everything you need. The owner is extremely helpful and responsive. You really feel that you are living in Japanese style - with the western beds making it just that bit easier! We didn't cook as much as we thought we would because the places to eat are so varied and so plentiful (and at all price levels) - and the supermarkets and department stores nearby are full of choices of prepared foods. Highly recommended.
Response from Machiya Residence Inn Kyoto - 07/27/2012
Owner
Thank you for your feedback. The nearby canal and river are two of my favorite places in the city so I’m glad you were able to take in their beauty and tranquility. I hope that you will have an opportunity to visit Kyoto and stay here again. Warm regards.
-
Jeff Andrews
Austin, TXGreat choice for historic Kyoto
Left on 06/20/2011 for a stay in June 2011
My wife and 3 year old daughter just stayed here (June 2011) for 8 nights. This place is fantastic and we highly recommend it. The pictures are very accurate. It is a great blend of old Japenese style and modern design and convenience, and an exercise in Japanese efficiency: 2 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, 2 bath rooms and a kitchen and laundry room closet all in about 700 square feet over 2 stories.
I wasn't that sure about the location, having never been to Kyoto before, but after staying for the week I would say this is nearly perfect location for a first visit to Kyoto as you can walk to many of the sites, easily access all public transportation, but yet are not exactly in the main tourist ghetto -- which is just across the river in Gion -- or in downtown 5-10 minutes walk to the north, which is too busy. I would estimate that there are 200 restaurants within a 5 minute walk of this place, many being beautiful ones over the river or in classic narrow Kyoto streets.
The property manager, Hiro araki, speaks flawless English with an aussie accent and is very considerate. My only complaints were that the Internet was not wireless (just a cable) but he said he would fix that, and that many of the door jams/head clearances are a bit low as is typical in Japan; if you are over 6 feet tall this may be an inconvenience. Overall this place is great value if you can afford this price range.Response from Machiya Residence Inn Kyoto - 07/27/2012
Owner
Thank you for your detailed comments. I’m incredibly happy to hear that you made the most out of Shikokuan’s convenient location. It definitely has an East meets West, traditional but modern, and quiet but near the heart of the action feel to the place. As for the low overhangs, this is one of the trade-offs for keeping the traditional ambiance to the place. But I am looking into placing some padding for our taller guests’ consideration. We have also just installed WI-fi for easy access to the internet. Again, it was lovely to meet and accommodate you all and I hope you will stay here again on your next visit to Kyoto. Warm regards.
Here 1 more rental located nearby.
Also Consider
FlipKey has rentals in over 11 destinations around the world:
-
Osaka Prefecture villas
5 rentals from $/night -
Osaka vacation rentals
5 rentals from $/night -
Civitanova Marche vacation rentals
3 rentals from $1/night -
San Gennaro Collodi villas
3 rentals from $1/night