I really like the machiya experience when coming to Tokyo. The unique feature of this property compared to other machiyas I stayed at is the outdoor Japanese style tub. This was awesome at the end of long days walking around in Kyoto.
Struttura pulita, accogliente, con unâottima posizione. Mi Ăš piaciuta moltissimo, lâunica pecca la difficoltĂ a trovarla... mi sarei aspettata che allâarrivo (con bagagli, due bambini e sotto la pioggia) il personale potesse accompagnarci invece di lasciarci con una cartina poco leggibile.
The house facilities are up to our expectation and it is comfortable and cozy.
The only problem that we encountered is it's very inconvenience to go their reception office just to check-in and get the key since we are having few large luggage. Besides, we have to find the reception office based on the gps, and then the staff just give us a guided paper map to the house that we were going to stay. We got lost as the house is in quite and narrow road of Gion.
Great location in Gion and a fantastic traditional house with everything you need. Great service from the reception upon arrival. The only very minor issue was what to do with our bags after check out (it was a hassle to return them reception back down at Kyoto station ). I would definitely recommend and we loved our stay!
Its a newly renovated, well maintained cosy house with large living, nice kitchen, 2 bedrooms on upper floor and the highlight is the open tub bath, which gives feeling of open air, but also is private from prying eyes.