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Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Kyoto, near Kiyomizu Temple

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Private Japanese Machiya Suite with Open-Air Bath & Zen Garden - SHU
Private Japanese Machiya Suite with Open-Air Bath & Zen Garden - SHU
Close to Kyoto Tower and Kawaramachi Street, Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Toilet with electronic bidet
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Futons

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Private Japanese Machiya Suite with Open-Air Bath & Zen Garden - SHU

Private Japanese Machiya Suite with Open-Air Bath & Zen Garden - SHU

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Toilet with electronic bidet
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

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2 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

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About the area

Located in Kyoto, Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho is in the city centre. Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Railway Museum are also worth visiting.
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Map
258, Zeniya-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8303

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Shijo Street - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Nishiki Market - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Gojo Station - 3 min walk
  • Shijo Station - 13 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪蕎麦の実よしむら (Sobanomi Yoshimura) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪CoCo壱番屋 烏丸五条店 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪大宝 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪kanra lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Takashima brewpub - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho

Upscale guest house near Kawaramachi Street
Close to Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market, Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 2 bathrooms with rainfall showers and separate baths/showers
  • 26-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services and digital channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

Kiraku Kyoto Zeniyacho
Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho Kyoto
Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho Guesthouse
Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho Guesthouse Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Higashi Honganji Temple, Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market are also within 1 mile (2 km). Gojo Station is only a 3-minute walk and Tanbaguchi Station is 20 minutes.

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Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing!!!! Loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The experience was excellent and unique, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic place to stay. Tina did a superb job showing us the room and was super nice and helpful. The ceremony was fantastic! The room was flawless, the baths were incredible and amenities were fantastic. I will be staying here again and I can’t recommend it enough. Thank you Tina!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bao Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay at this gorgeous property. Will stay again if in Kyoto.

10/10 Excellent

Wei Yi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hassle check in, friendly staff, great amenities and entertainment system. We had a great time there. Aim to visit again soon :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a memorable stay in Kyoto. We would definitely recommend and return!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This will be by far the best experience of staying at a property. It was clean, convinient and so beautifully maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is easy to get to, but the beauty of the property is the property itself. The unit we were in was lovely and well cared for. The indoor and outdoor tubs were luxurious, the traditional breakfast was the perfect way to end our stay! Our hosts were lovely, welcoming, and thoughtful in the offering! We would highly recommend this ryokan!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic accommodations! We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Machiya Zeniyacho. It was perfect for two couples. Spotless, with impeccable service and some really nice bonus surprises. Very responsive to our questions. The breakfast was delicious, as well. We'd stay here again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dinh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worth every penny.

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful! The staff were very attentive and helpful. They have thought of every detail and even checked in with us to make sure we had slept well and didn't need anything. Each room had temperature control and both fridges had a supply of complimentary beverages. We are traveling and staying several different accommodations, and this one is by far our favorite.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so much fun experiencing the entire home. Getting to enjoy the solitude of a private outdoor bath with a garden was a highlight. Each room had its own climate unit to customize temperature comfort. Beds were plush and warm. Fridge was well stocked with cold drinks. Property was clean and well decorated. Would stay here again, great place to stay with a group.

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding Machiya in Kyoto

From the welcome matcha to the helpful tips for the area to the comforts of the accommodation this was our favorite place that we stayed during our trip to Japan. There were high-end appliances in the Machiya and both baths were perfect for relaxing after a long day of sightseeing in Kyoto. There was a train only 7 minutes away. We took this to access the Keifuku Randen Tram line to visit Arahiyama bamboo forest and monkey park. The monkey park was fun, but a long hike up a hill. We enjoyed Tantanmen Ebisu Emmachi for a quick cheap dinner of ramen and fried chicken within walking distance from the machiya. We also visited the Gion district.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Livio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredibly relaxing experience

We were greeted by someone who was very helpful in explaining the property to us, before serving us tea. The indoor and outdoor baths are simply incredible. Was able to read in the bath outside while it was even snowing, and it was amazingly comfortable. The space is very large especially for Japan, with two floors including two bedrooms ( they will put out cots for you if you need more than the king size bed there). Otherwise the second bedroom is a large empty room with padded flooring. There's also a living room with a TV and stocked fridge, and everything inside the fridge (Coke, water, juices, beer, Saki) was complimentary. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

SEAN PAUL

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beware - this house has rats. You won't be able to sleep because they will be scurrying through the walls 1ft from your head. This was supposed to be a ultra luxurious stay and accomodations were otherwise great but not dealing with a pest issue is a black flag against the host. Extremely unsatisfied.

10/10 Excellent

Dinh Dung Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Empfang sehr freundlich , ingesamt hat alles gepasst. Gute Experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a lovely break in the middle of our trip. The check in process was so thoughtful. Loved using both the indoor and outdoor baths. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kana

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Masaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
全てにおいて大満足でした。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

yoshiaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020