Maeniiya Machiya Inn

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Free WiFi

10
  • The entire place is yours
  • 700 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Bath

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About this property

Historic Setting: Maeniiya Machiya Inn in Kyoto offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy a tranquil garden and free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The inn features air-conditioning, a terrace, and a kitchenette. Additional amenities include a balcony, washing machine, and a work desk. Convenient Location: Located 44 km from Itami Airport, the property is a short walk from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and Kyoto International Manga Museum. Kyoto Station and Gion Shijo Station are 2 km away. Guest Favorites: Guests appreciate the quietness of the area, the convenient location, and the suitability for city trips.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Garden
  • Heating

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9

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Accommodation Type
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Bedroom 1
2 futon beds
Bedroom 2
2 futon beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Óscar
    Spain Spain
    “The house itself, attention to detail, all comforts.”
  • Virginia
    Australia Australia
    “It was lovely to stay in a traditional Japanese house. The beds were comfy, the air con was reliable and the home had everything we needed. The bus stops and local train station were less than 10 mins away. It had a lovely little garden.”
  • Matisse
    France France
    “The accommodation perfectly matches what we imagined. Very confortable for resting and well positioned for Moving around !”
  • Leahbarfi_
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “It was such a beautiful little escape from the bustle of the city. Perfectly maintained and restored to show the heritage of the Machiya properties.”
  • Luna
    Denmark Denmark
    “What a beautiful house! So many facilities with a fully functional kitchen if you wanna cook yourself, but otherwise theres lots of restaurants nearby. Kyoto downtown was 20 minutes walk away but the house is in a very quiet neighborhood. Loved...”
  • Fernando
    Australia Australia
    “Traditional house with modern facilities in a quiet location”
  • Eduardo
    Portugal Portugal
    “Nice traditional house with very comfortable room and tatamis. Great dinning room and comfortable table. Very good communication with house owner who was very helpful answering kind.”
  • Alex
    Australia Australia
    “A bit of a mission when you don't know the place, but taxi drivers usually have your back”
  • Bethan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We felt very privileged to be able to stay in this beautiful, traditional Japanese house. The house is conveniently located but far enough away from the very busy tourist areas that it was quiet at night and offered the chance to explore some...”
  • Astrid
    Australia Australia
    “Very charming inn with plenty of space to relax. It’s located a couple of blocks from the Main Street and walking distance to the Nishiki market and river. Loved the sleeping arrangement and sunken dining area. Air conditioning in bedrooms and...”

Hosted by Akemi

9.4
Host review score
Akemi
Maeniiya Machiya Inn is a traditional machiya located on an old cobblestone lane in central Kyoto.. Filled with old world charm, this elegant machiya townhouse has many features only found in these historical buildings. A sunken kotatsu heater, tatami mat rooms and a Tsubo niwa garden are some of the features. The machiya comfortably sleeps 4 guests in two upstairs bedrooms. Downstairs there is a living room, sitting area, full kitchen and bathroom. Guests have complete use of the entire property and do not have to share with other guests.
Akemi has been welcoming guests for over 15 years. Having a passion for these traditional machiya townhouses, she was one of the very first to offer them to tourists.
All of our returning guests love the neighbourhood since they can experience local Japanese life. You really get the feeling of living in a community when you stay there. Its central location is perfect for sightseeing, with lots of public transportation close by and you can walk to Gion, Pontocho, Nishiki Market, and Kyoto's main shopping district. We are also perfectly located for taking day trips to Osaka, Nara and Arashiyama. The main Kyoto train station is only 400 meters away!
Languages spoken: English,Japanese,Chinese

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House rules

Maeniiya Machiya Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 10 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

After the booking is completed, the guest will receive the check-in procedure along with detailed property information.

Guests are requested to visit our front desk next to the main Kyoto train station to complete the check-in registration.

Guests are kindly requested to keep the noise level down as the property is in a very quiet residential area.

Please inform Maeniiya Machiya Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: 京都市指令保保生第184号