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Historical house near Kiyomizu temple and Gion area, Japanese owner and staffs – Home 4978376 House

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 5 sleeps
  •  min stay varies

Historical house near Kiyomizu temple and Gion area, Japanese owner and staffs – Home 4978376

  • House
  • 2 bedrooms
  • sleeps 5
  •  min stay varies

Key Info

  • Not suitable for children
  • Car not necessary
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed

Description from manager

Description

Hello, everyone. We are Miyabi team and all staffs are Japanese.

We love to support our guests' travel.

If you want to know local information, please feel free to ask us!

We can also recommend local information and restaurants for you!

What we did as our hospitality for our guests.

・Meeting up with our guests at the house

・Send a information of events

・Making reservations of restaurants

・Making reservations of tickets of Geisha shows, Miyako Odori

・Applying tickets of SAIHOJI ( Kokedera : Moss temple )

・Helping our guests' travel plan before they arrive

・Taking our guests to the doctors

・Sending information of Typhoon and disaster information in advance

・Providing baby items ( Baby items are free: high chair, baby plates, baby potty and baby bath. )

・Sending stuffs our guests left

・Sending airmail with pictures

・Sending snacks which our guests asked us to send. ( Ex, One of our guests enjoyed Kyoto snacks and they sent us a e-mail that they want to eat the same snacks again for kid's birthday. )

We would like to be the best host for you!

his house name is " Shofu-an "

Shifu-an is 100 years old traditional house.

This kind of houses are called Machiya.

This house is a unit fitted out into a house divided into three housing. However You don't share anything with other guests.

We would like to leave this traditional house to posterity.

We renovated the inside of the house but the outside, you can see the old Japanese architecture.

The house has both old atmosphere and modern facilities.

We provide a floor heating, air conditioner (hot/cold).

You can spend the time comfortably.

This house can accommodate 5 people.

Good for family and group.

This house is located near to Kiyomizu temple.

Many sightseeing spots are within the waking distance.

You can experience the old days Japanese life style while having modern amenities.

This house has

- Kitchen, Nespresso machine

-Living room on 1F

-Bathroom with shower and bathtub on 1F

-Toilet on 1F

-Wash & Dry machine ( Free )

- Western style bed room on 2 F ( Maximum 2 people can sleep )

-Japanese style bed room on 2 F ( Maximum 3 people can sleep )

< Things you need to pay attention >

※Access to the bedrooms on 2F is only stairs.

※ When you check in, please pay accommodation tax of Kyoto government.

This accommodation tax is not included in rental cost of the house.

Please pay by cash. The tax fee is depends on how much you payed for your rental cost.

If your rental cost is under 20000 JPY per person per night, the tax is 200 JPY per person per night.

(EX) If you are 3 people and you stay 3 nights, the accommodation tax will be 200 JPY × 3 people × 3 nights = 1800 JPY

If your rental cost is 20000 JPY to 49,999 JPY per person per night, the tax is 500 JPY per person per night.

(EX) If you are 2 people and you stay 2 nights, the accommodation tax will be 500 JPY × 2 people × 2 nights = 2000 JPY

Please see our other 2 listings in the same place: Bairin-an and Mimiji-an.

The pictures of our listing are supported by " 京都フリー写真素材集 "

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Bed & bathroom

  • 2 Twin beds
  • 1 Full bath

Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Safe
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

Shofu-an is at the foot of Kiyomizu Temple, which has been designated a World Cultural Heritage, and is very convenient for visiting by walking distance many other famous sites - Yasaka Pagoda, Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka typical streets, Kodaiji Temple, Maruyama Park, Yasaka Shrine, Chio-in Temple, Kenninji Temple, Gion the most famous Geisha district, downtown and more and more.. Nearby Shofu-an there is: convenient store, 24h supermarket, post office, bank, bus stop, restaurants, cafes.

Interaction with guest

We welcome our guests at check-in time, give some information about the house and neighborhood. The guests can feel free to contact us by using the phone at home, or send us message for any questions or help. We are not at the house during your stay.

Policies

Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 11:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.

2 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

House rules

※Please let us know the number of people correctly.
If the number of people is different from the number you actually book with, we will charge you extra.
Person not registrated for accommodation must refrain from staying overnight in the room.

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About the manager

Miyabi Team

Tourist License
京都市指令保医セ第269号

Calendar last updated:
19 Mar 2024
Years listed:
9
Based in:
Japan
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Excellent
9 reviews

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Very Good
1
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“Wonderful Stay In Traditional Japanese House”

Reviewed 24 Oct 2019

We had a wonderful stay in Shofu-an. The location was excellent - within walking distance to many of the sites we wanted to see. The house is clean and well kept. The owners were very helpful througho… More

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the manager Thank you for your great feedback, we appreciate your detailed comment. We are glad to know that you enjoyed our machiya town house. We hope all of you had a wonderful time and great experience during your stay. we look forward to seeing you again on your next trip to Kyoto!

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Cozy stay super close to Kiyomizu-dera temple”

Reviewed 24 Dec 2017

Wow, the experience was beyond impressive. The place was real cozy during cold nights we stayed. Heated floor in living area, bathroom, and bedrooms (the corridor was super cold but you can run). The … More

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the manager Thank you for your great feedback. your positive and detailed comments are very much appreciated. It was a pleasure to have you as guests. We hope we made you feel welcome. We would be more than happy to have you as guests again in the future.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Beautiful place, tranquil neighbourhood”

Reviewed 10 Dec 2017

Post-booking service was excellent. Queries via email were answered promptly. A free taxi service was offered to and from Shofu-an from Kyoto Station on the first and last day. On arrival, Chiaki-san … More

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the manager Thank you for taking the time to review our house. We appreciate your positive and detailed comments. It was a pleasure to host you, we hope we made you feel welcome. We hope you will visit Kyoto and stay at our Machiya townhouse again in the future. You are welcome back any time!

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Cosy house for friends and family”

Reviewed 15 Oct 2017

We booked this house around 6 months before arriving and the hostes were so helpful with payment and giving directions on how to travel smooothly to the house. The house is perfect for a traveling com… More

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the manager Thank you for great feedback. your positive and detailed comments are very much appreciated. It was a pleasure to host you, we hope we made you feel welcome. We look forward to seeing you again on your next trip to Kyoto.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Unrivalled excellence”

Reviewed 10 May 2017

4 adult members of my family and myself stayed at Shofu-An for a week the beginning of May. What a delightful property! Close to Kiamizudera and a short walk to Gion and surrounds. The location was… More

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the manager Thank you for your great feedback. Your positive and detailed comments are very much appreciated. It was a pleasure to host you. We hope all of you had a wonderful time and great experience during your stay. We would be more than happy to have you as guests again in the future.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Excellent location.”

Reviewed 8 May 2017

This was a very lovely and tidy place to stay. Mariko made us so welcome and extremely helpful (a special thank you for helping us out on our last day). Great location to all the best sights in Kyoto.

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the manager Thank you for your great feedback. It was a pleasure to host you. We hope you had a wonderful time and great experience during your stay. We look forward to seeing you again on your next trip to Kyoto. You are welcome back any time!

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Ravie !”

Reviewed 25 Sep 2016

Située près du ravissant quartier de Gion, maison très agréable, calme, confortable, à la fois moderne pour les commodités et ancienne dans sa décorati… More

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the manager Thank you for taking the time to review our house. we appreciate your great comments.It was a pleasure to have you as guests, we hope we made you feel welcome. We would be happy to host you again any time in the future.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Great spot”

Reviewed 11 Oct 2015

Great location in a quiet street. The building manager Mariko was fantastic and was so helpful. Our two teenage daughters loved the apartment as well. Nice to have some space after the confines of … More

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the manager Thank you for your great feedback. We appreciate your kind words. It was a pleasure to host you. We hope all of you had a wonderful time and great experience during your stay. We look forward to seeing you again on your next trip to Kyoto.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Travel back in time without compromising on modern comfort”

Reviewed 29 Mar 2015

We had a real good time in Shofu-an. Being located very conveniently to do a lot of sightseeing by feet and really dive into old Kyoto at times where most of the tourists are already gone. It's a… More

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the manager Thank you for your great feedback. We are appreciate your positive and detailed comments. It was great to have you as guests. We hope you had a wonderful time and great experience during your stay. We look forward to seeing you again on your next trip to Kyoto!

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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FAQs

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If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

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If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

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Why can't I call the property manager before booking?

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How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

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We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

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