Kamozen Kyoto Machiya Stay

Perfectly appointed facility in the perfect place to enjoy the area. Easy access to buses and taxi as well as a great local grocery and spots to eat. Kind and welcoming hostesses. The private onsen was so relaxing 😌

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Aesthetics and precision in arrangement of all things. The Japanese room for contemplation, the wall hangings and pictures, the crockeries, bed and linen. the warm welcome of the staff.

Location

Warmly welcomed by host, who was efficient and accommodating (read what we ‘did not like’ about property). She provided house rules and neatly presented and clear instructions (in English) to operating the main home appliances in the house, which were most appreciated. The location of the machiya is 👍🏻 - quiet as it’s tucked away from the main road yet less than 5 mins walk to it. Bus stops and casual eateries dot the main road. The house has a well-equipped kitchen and laundry necessities. Tea and coffee provided as was a small basket of snacks.

IT IS NOT A DISLIKE BUT… IMPT: Please check / confirm with host re: your sleeping requirements. There were 2 of us and we required separate bedrooms. We had assumed (our bad) we had the use of both of the bedrooms. It turned out that we were both placed in the same bedroom, 2 separate beds, while the other bedroom was laid out as a Japanese-styled ‘sitting room’. We would have had to pay additional (the host eventually waived it as we said there was mention of 2 bedrooms) to use the 2nd room as the host had to lay out Japanese-styled bedding (the futon etc.) The one who slept in the room with two beds was asked not to use the other bed.

Love the decorations, the bath(so relaxing), beds are firms and really comfortable ...near kiyomizu-dera, and other temple...only buses brings from kyoto station... but there is also a local train...not too far... the hostesses are really nice...there is instructions to translate how everything works in the house... it is a great idea that we didn't find at other place... we had a 2 floors city house Japanese style for ourselves ...really clean...

Everything was great...

This place is a gem. The kindness of the staff is incredible, they accommodated a last minute request to anticipate our check in in respect of the agreed time without any problem. Communication (preferably via message) was very easy and responses fast. The machiya is a delight, superbly well appointed, quiet, comfortable for a small group or family, spotlessly clean. There is everything to make your stay cosy, even for longer periods (we stayed 6 nights). Kyoto's sight on the east side are within easy walking distance (Kiyomizu-dera, Gion and Sanjusangen-do each within 10 minutes) and plenty of buses/taxis to be found on the main road 2 minutes away. It was a true pleasure to stay here while visiting wonderful Kyoto!

As in most Japanese accommodations there is not much storage space, but it is really a minor detail.

ambience, convenience and the chance to spend some time among Japanese neighbours.

The townhouse is thoughtfully designed and extremely well equipped but would be even better if there were a handrail on the stairs.