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A relaxing guest house with a scent of learning an / Kyoto Kyōto

Vacation home near Kawaramachi Street in Kyoto

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Interior
TV
Dining
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 988 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Kyoto, Kyoto
  • Place, Kitano Tenmangū
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kamishichiken Kabukai
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kinkaku-ji Temple
    ‪16 min walk‬

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About the area

Kyoto

Central Kyoto stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Central Kyoto vacation home, you'll find Kitano Tenmangū and Ritsumeikan University. Kinkaku-ji Temple and Ryoan-ji Temple are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kitano Tenmangū - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kamishichiken Kabukai - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ritsumeikan University - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kinkaku-ji Temple - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ryoan-ji Temple - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Kitano-Hakubaicho Station - 3 min walk
  • Emmachi Station - 17 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪餃子の王将 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪castella do paulo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪和食・甘味 ひまわり イズミヤ白梅町店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ケンタッキーフライドチキン - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Latte Art Junkies Roasting Shop 北野天満宮店 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A relaxing guest house with a scent of learning an / Kyoto Kyōto

This is a privatelyowned guesthouse in a twostory Machiya that has been renovated using plaster a traditional Japanese building material as a white wall You can stay with great peace of mind
Please spend a relaxing time with your spouse family acquaintances girlsonly gathering etc without worrying about anyone
There is Kitano Tenmangu Tenjinsan which enshrines the god of learning nearby If you walk a little you will find Kamishichiken one of the five flower districts in Kyoto where you can see the beautiful appearance of Maiko and Geiko In addition you can go to Daishogun Hachijinja Shrine Hirano Shrine and Kinkakuji Temple if you go a little further
Convenient transportation you can easily go from Arashiden Kitano Hakubaicho to Arashiyama and to Nijo Castle Ginkakuji and Shijo Kawaramachi by city bus
There are delicious restaurants sushi restaurants yakiniku restaurants Chinese restaurants etc near the inn so you can enjoy your meal a lo / It is a guest house that is fully rented in a 2story Machiya so you can stay with peace of mind Please relax and have a good time with your spouse family acquaintances girlsonly gathering etc without worrying about anyone
In the Japanesestyle room on the 2nd floor various paintings of his paintings are displayed on the 1st floor and 2ndfloor Westernstyle rooms We hope you will take a moment to take a look and feel yourself in the world
After that take an openair bath to hea

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 947 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

89906

Frequently asked questions

How close is A relaxing guest house with a scent of learning an / Kyoto Kyōto to the airport?

This vacation home is 32.7 mi (60-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does A relaxing guest house with a scent of learning an / Kyoto Kyōto have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does A relaxing guest house with a scent of learning an / Kyoto Kyōto offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at A relaxing guest house with a scent of learning an / Kyoto Kyōto?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at A relaxing guest house with a scent of learning an / Kyoto Kyōto?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at A relaxing guest house with a scent of learning an / Kyoto Kyōto?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does A relaxing guest house with a scent of learning an / Kyoto Kyōto have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does A relaxing guest house with a scent of learning an / Kyoto Kyōto have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is A relaxing guest house with a scent of learning an / Kyoto Kyōto to downtown Kyoto?

This vacation home is 2.2 mi away from Kyoto.

A relaxing guest house with a scent of learning an / Kyoto Kyōto Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dominique C.

Liked: Cleanliness
My stay here was exceptional. The host and a staff member were present for check in, explaining the lodgings, how to get in and out, the garbage sorting, and more. The hospitality exhibited throughout my stay here was unmatched, with plenty of snacks, drinks, and amenities provided at no charge. The home itself was well maintained and comfortable. I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew E., Marlow, NH, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect authentic guest house convenient to explore Kyoto. Host was most gracious. Beautiful old townhouse with all the newest updates and amenities. Host welcomed us with tea, personally showed us the property, and answered all questions. He even supplied a map with dining and shopping recommendations. Then he disappeared and left us to enjoy it all. Responded quickly by email to follow up questions. Very highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at this guest house in Kyoto. The hosts are a wonderful friendly couple who communicated with us continually a couple days before check in & throughout our stay. Upon arrival the home was very clean & orderly. It was well stocked with plenty of towels & toilet paper. It was also equipped with a hair dryer & toiletries such as extra toothbrushes, shampoo & body wash just in case. The hosts also provided many food items for the fridge such as eggs, water, yogurt & butter, as well as some bread & snacks to get us started for our stay. My family loved the accommodation & we would definitely stay here again if we revisit Kyoto.
Living room
Dining room
Hallway from entry
Sink next to kitchen
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tamara E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful hosts. Excellent location in Kyoto. Very clean home with many amenities. Comfortable beds. We traveled with our 3 adult sons. We absolutely recommend Kozo Tanaka’s guesthouse.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved staying here! Not in a super touristy area (complimentary), easy access to bus line, very walkable to bakery, groceries, restaurants, shops…hosts were wonderful, oriented us to their lovely and clean house, provided snacks and breakfast fixings, comfy beds, sweet little outdoor space, laundry. Can’t wait to return! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hongyu X.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tanaka-San was an extremely gracious and generous host! The house was sparkling clean and very comfortable; it was a great experience to stay in a house in a more residential neighborhood in Kyoto. The house is closer to Kinkakuji, transport to Arashiyama, and Kitano Tenmangu shrine, while a bit farther from the Gion area. Overall wonderful hospitality and we loved our stay in Kyoto!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania E.

Liked: Cleanliness
We are a family of seven adults and this accommodation was perfect for us. We were greeted and showed through the house. Refreshments were provided while we filled out the paperwork. For us, this was an amazing taste of traditional living with modern appliances. We just loved the area and people were friendly. Local tram to bamboo forest was close. Lots of tourist attractions nearby. Bus trips were easy through google maps. Local karaoke, pool table, darts, local hidden bars that overlooked Kyoto (even Kyoto tower). But you need to find this yourself :) We were very spoilt with a couple of days where the cleaner visited and free necessities. Thank you Kozo Tanaka San for an unforgettable holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home is beautiful and the host is truly the best host I have ever had the pleasure of renting from. Thank you very much for the hospitality.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

This place was a wonderful stay for our families leg of our Japan trip in Kyoto. The accommodations are gorgeous with wonderful amenities. The place is immaculately clean and the host is an incredible gracious man. Our family loved our stay in Kyoto and a large part was the wonderful accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

May C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible place and hosts

This is the best place we've stayed at internationally .Our experience here was absolutely amazing due to the amazing hosts and the lovely home.Kozo and Cheika went above and beyond with their hospitality: they met us, served us tea and snacks, offered us a fridge with food and then came back to refill snacks, and tidy our place part way through our stay. We had to contact them directly through email versus the platform and they were very prompt in answering our questions.We couldn't believe how fortunate we were in staying here: the spa- like outdoor tub (and indoor heat tub), the large rooms, and the tradtional furniture really made it feel like we were in Japan and being treated to a more authentic experience. We were a 2min walk from the bus stop and restaurants and about 5 mins from the train station and shopping mall.We would recommend Kozo's place to anyone travelling to Kyoto.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ying X.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in Kyoto

Nice single house in Kyoto. We are a family of 5 and found ourselves very comfortable in this property. This house represents the world-famous Japanese detail-oriented style. The house is very well maintained and has everything you need for your stay. The check-in with a real person on every single detail is rare, but a good experience. We did feel welcomed when handed over iced Japanese green tea and sweets while arriving.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wholesome and thoughtful place to stay

Tanaka-san was the most wholesome host! He gave us a tour of the location and made sure we were settled in and had everything we needed. He gave us some excellent local recommendations, the property is well located for viewing local shrines and temples. Wonderful place to stay with everything thought of--I especially enjoyed the snacks and drinks that were available. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful authentic hospitality and neighborhood

Had an absolutely lovely stay at this home. Mr Tanaka welcomed us warmly and provided us with every amenity you can think of, including delicious snacks and breakfast foods. We loved the sweet neighborhood, away from the tourist scrum. There are buses and trains to major tourist attractions that are convenient. Altogether very fun to stay in a traditional style home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful stay

We absolutely loved our stay in Kyoto! Mr. Tenaka was a wonderful host. Unfortunately our flight was delayed a few hours and we didn’t get to the Vrbo until almost 11PM, but he was there to greet us anyway and show us his beautiful property. He recommended many places for us to visit/eat and was always available for questions. The property was gorgeous and immaculately clean. We would love to stay here again if we’re in Kyoto!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceeded Expectations

Amazingly hospitable hosts. Great traditional and western fusion accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bert N.

Liked: Cleanliness

AMAZING stay. Wish we had stayed longer

First off, this property is absolutely gorgeous - it has a very traditional look with excellent modern day ammenities. The level of service and welcomeness that Mr Tanaka and his staff provided was absolutely incredible. They made us feel like VIPs. Mr Tanaka was very communicative and accomodating as my group and I were late getting into Kyoto as we were running behind schedule. When we finally met with Mr Tanaka, he and his staff member were so kind and accomodating, showing us the property and even providing extra perks - food for breakfast and snacks for our stay. When I asked his staff member what the extra cost would be, she simply replied,"service!" Wow. The home is located a little further away from the main sites to tour in Kyoto, but it's so easy to get around using public transportation that the property's location was not, in any way, an issue. There's even an AMAZING ramen shop right around the corner, literally a 3 minute walk. The home has all the amenities you'll need - comfortable beds, ample room to shower (with great water pressure), a toilet both on the ground floor as well as upstairs. There's even a cool traditional tub out on the back patio to bath in. So cool! The kitchen has plenty of space - we cooked breakfast with the food the host supplied us. We enjoyed our stay so much that we wished we had spent more days in Kyoto. I cannot say enough what an absolute gem this home is. Mr Tanaka and his staff made us feel so welcome and at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautifully Quiet

The hosts were AMAZING they met us at check in to make sure we knew how to turn on things like the air conditioner. They left us some snacks and food for breakfast! It was close to the bus stop so it was easy to get to. Perfect for our large family with enough room for 7 adults. We loved staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kyoto gem!

Kozo-san was a wonderful, gracious host. He met us at the property and went over everything in detail. He answered emails promptly and even helped get us dinner reservations. The house itself is lovely, comfortable, air-conditioned and blissfully quiet, yet conveniently located. The five of us were quite comfortable, but I would hesitate to try to fit a larger group.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tameka I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place, great host

Loved staying here. Very friendly and accommodating host. Highly recommend staying at Kozo's guest house. Thank you for a great stay in Kyoto!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antonio P.

Liked: Cleanliness

kozo inn is a hidden jewel and an authentic japanese ryokan

Our stay in kozo inn with the most hospitable hosts was the highlight of our trip in kyoto. The inn had complimentary snacks and drinks, which we very much appreciate. It was also very clean and had the authentic feel of a japanese inn. We appreciate the complimentary new house slippers and towels. Having both a tatami room with 2 futons and a western room with 2 western beds were very good. The kitchen was equipped with all the necessary utensils to be able to prepare and eat breakfasts there. It is within a walking distance to a Fresco and Izumiya Grocery and several other konbinis. There are several bus stops that goes all the way to kyoto station. There are also several restaurants nearby which makes it very convenient to find a place to eat. If we ever go back to Kyoto, we would like to definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing space for a family

What a great perfect place for a family or group to stay. The host is super friendly and welcomes you into their place and shows you how everything works. The host really made our trip to Kyoto more enjoyable! The house is well equipped and the AC worked which was important for us during the summer heat wave. It is also a 2 min walk from a handy bus stop, a 20 min walk to Kinkakuji and a convenience store is close by. Also an amazing cafe called Latte Art junkies should not be missed. Laundry is on site and clothes are hung outside to dry. If you want to feel like you’re in Japan this is the place. PS the tub in the back is amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay and the hosts were super nice. The house was super clean and comfy. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Der Gastgeber und die Reinigungskraft waren direkt beim Check in da und sehr freundlich. Uns wurde direkt alles erklärt und mit übersetzten Unterlagen geholfen. Der Kühlschrank war mit mehreren Lebensmitteln für uns vorbereitet worden. Das Haus war sehr schöne und gemütlich. Die Lage war hervorragend mit Bus zu erreichen. Restaurants und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten waren zu hauf erreichbar. Wir waren sehr schade als wir weiterreisen müssten.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lucie G., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Kyoto

Des hôtes d’une grande gentillesse. La maison est bien située et plutôt tranquille. Le bain extérieur a été une expérience amusante.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024