KyoMachiya Stars

Location: 224 Higashichō Higashiyama Ward,, Kyoto, jp

Star Rating: 8.1 Stars

Property Type: Villas

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Family rooms
• Express check-in/check-out
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Internet access
• Japanese garden

Rooms Available

• Two-Bedroom Villa

  This villa features a hot tub. Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned villa features 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a bath and a bidet. Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchen, which has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The villa features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, tatami, soundproof walls as well as garden views. The unit has 2 beds and 3 futons.

  Max Occupancy: 7 (5 Adults)

  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Kitchen
  • Additional toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Bidet
  • Linen
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Air purifiers
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Yoriko (2/5): Unclean, there are some mites in the beds. Dark house and noisy. - Our stay unfortunately ended very poorly due to bug bites. I really wanted to like this place, but overall it felt more like visiting an old, unmaintained grandmother’s house rather than a properly updated machiya (I’ve stayed in renovated ones before). The layout also felt awkward, with too many screen doors, as if it had been renovated in a strange way at some point. Overall, it didn’t function very well. The biggest issue was the bugs. I was badly bitten—at least 13–14 bites on my legs, arms, and stomach. It seems like there may be mites, and the house felt dusty and not well cleaned. We were supposed to stay for three nights, but after the first night I woke up covered in itchy bites and began to suspect bugs in the house. I wasn’t feeling well, so I stayed in the house the entire next day, but I couldn’t sleep that night either because I was worried about more bites. We decided to leave one day early because of this. To their credit, communication was responsive, and they agreed to let us leave early. However, I do feel I should have requested a full refund given the situation, as the bites remained very itchy for days afterward. There were also some additional issues: The Wi-Fi was not good, so they provided a pocket Wi-Fi instead. No bottled water was provided initially; I had to request it, and they then brought some. The bathtub stopper didn’t work, so even when filled, the water would slowly drain out. The door uses a code, but if you leave it open, it automatically locks and makes a loud, unpleasant noise—and it becomes difficult to unlock. This was not clearly explained. The bicycles provided were not electric as expected, and one had a completely flat tire. They were not well-maintained. When I called, I was initially told to fix it myself, but after I insisted, they sent someone to repair it. It is dark inside, and it is on a big street, so you hear the noises.
• M (6/5): - 雰囲気もよく、設備も全て綺麗でした 1Fの居間にいた時に、天井からネズミと思われる生き物が数匹の走り回る音が21:00〜2:00くらいまでの間で10回ほどあり、それがかなり悪印象でした。 他は全て良かったです。
• Géraldine (9/5): - Lovely traditional house, peaceful and well located in Kyoto.
• Robert (9/5): Superb -
• Guillaume (1/5): Won't come back - No heating for many days when we came in : almost the same temperature as outside 10/12 °C and 4 hours to get a descent temperature. External wooden door stuck : I stuck one of my finger between the steady part and the moving door, a chance it has not been broken Cleanliness was the major issue. Black biofilm in shower : disguting. plan covered with animal grease, dust on the calligraphic painting. At last : no way to find an arrangment with the company which manage this house.
• Cherilyn (10/5): The best choice for a quiet stay in Kyoto! - This is a beautiful traditional house with lots of rooms and zones. The bathroom is luxurious and separate from both the bedroom and the toilets, so it’s very private. The house has two separate toilets, one on each floor, so regardless of where you sleep, there’s a toilet nearby. The beds are together in a room upstairs, and the tatami room on the ground floor has futons that can be set up. There is beautiful traditional furniture throughout the house. The kitchen is functional for storing and preparing food, with more than just the minimal basics. The washing machine works well and there is an area for hang-drying the clothes. Heating worked well (we were there in December) and there are separate heating/cooling units for each floor. The house is on a main street in a nice part of the city, quiet and convenient to subway and buses. Thetr are delicious restaurants nearby and a full grocery store a 10 minute walk away. We wished we had planned to stay longer because we really loved staying in this machiya! Communication with the management was minimal and the door code worked great. Very easy and comfortable to stay. I didn’t mind, but you should be aware that the bedroom is up quite a steep flight of stairs. This might be challenging for someone with limited mobility, or with children. Kitchen, bathroom, toilet, and tatami/futon room are all on the ground floor. Washing machine, beds, and second toilet are upstairs.
• Benjamin (10/5): Exceptional -
• Joseph (9/5): Great way to experience Japan. Kyoto is beautiful. Gion, Ponteocho Alley, Nishiki Market, are great! - Emailed codes work well. Nothing
• Donn (9/5): Superb -

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