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Machiya House

Next to the Silver Pavilion

From $140 per day

Occupation : 3 to 4 people

Customer Rating : 0/5

The opinion of Japan Experience :

Machiya house offers you all the charms of Japanese décor two steps away from the silver pavilion and the Philosopher's Path.
Inner courtyard, rooms completely covered with tatami, sliding doors, an immersion in Japanese sophistication, a journey through time, an unforgettable experience.

Address :

Jodoji minamida-cho 6
Ginkakuji - KYOTO

606-8403 京都市左京区浄土寺南田町６

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Built before the war, it certainly is the oldest house available in Kyoto. The most genuinely Japanese too, since besides a small room, the floor of which is covered with parquet, it was made in the beginning of the last century’s style. Located in a quiet alley, fifty metres from the Philosopher's path, not far from the Silver Pavilion.

One-level house: 1 Japanese room which can accommodate 2 futons, 1 dining room around a Kotatsu and a large sitting room with 6 Tatamis, 1 European bedroom with 2 single beds, Furo (Japanese bath), bathroom, WC, kitchen, air conditioning.

The house is located a few metres from the popular walkway of Kyoto's residents, the Philosopher's Path.
Slightly hidden in a residential area near Ginkaku-ji, you will find lots of restaurants on the path back as well as a small fresh produce market, Daikokuya.
Bus stops to easily connect to the city's other tourist areas are located a few minutes away by foot from the house.

Olympia, USA, on 03 Feb 2012

What a beautiful home you have !
I have enjoyed sitting around the table for breakfeast and taking a walk around the lovely neihborhood.
Thank you so much !

Em, Randy & KT

Singapore, on 05 Jan 2012

We will be leaving for Osaka tomorrow! Feels really sad to leave Kyoto, this magical city! Not mentioning such a cute traditional Japanese house, the beautiful neighborhood and the friendly people here - things we will certainly miss.

We have been to a lot of places over the 6 days days in Kyoto. All amazing places! The best of all, we've seen SNOW in Kyoto today! Everything is white - it's so beautiful!!

Thank you Daniel for your welcome and help ! :-D We will be back !

James, Anna, Ines, Stella

Bowie, US, on 10 Dec 2011

Sad to leave Kyoto, beautiful city and lovely people.
Thank you Daniel and Margaux for your help.
We enjoyed our time in this charming house and neighborhood. Best wishes to all fellow travelers.
Enjoy Machiya house and Kyoto !

Marcia & Jesse

on 08 Nov 2010

We were very pleased to have been able to experience a real Japanese house, with the shoji, the heated toilets, the bath, etc. ..A real pleasure! A big thank you to Sayoko.

T. and F.

on 23 Oct 2010

This house was so nice and our stay in Kyoto exceeded our expectations! We were charmed by the Machiya house straight away and we felt at home immediately...so much so that it is hard to leave. We also want to thank Sayoko for the great welcome.

Thierry and Déborah

on 16 Oct 2010

Very beautiful house in a more than magnificent city. The Machiya house really aided immersion. We will remember our first Japanese experience for a long time.

Sylvain, Christelle, Nathalie and Sébastien

on 30 Jun 2010

Thanks to Sayoko who gave us such a fantastic welcome on the first day in this wonderful home, we quickly adjusted to life in Japan and we love it! We now have only one desire, to come back!

David and Joanne

Chennevière sur Marne, on 30 May 2010

This house has exceptional charm which makes us regret leaving it every morning to visit Kyoto. Sitting in the small lounge, looking at the sun in the entrance hall, enjoying a moment of absolute calm, you can't help feeling you've gone back in time. Thank you very much to our Travel Angel who went to a lot of effort to ensure that our stay was as pleasant as possible. With their assistance and charm, the stay was successful right from day one.

Mathieu

Neighbourhood :

A residential district, considered by many as quintessential Kyoto, walking there is a real pleasure for the senses: the classical architecture of the dwellings and the details of the gardens, freshness, calm and serenity on the Philosopher's Path, aroma of incense escaping from the houses.

Pluses :

Historic district, green and calm.
Enjoy areas early in the morning when there aren't too many tourists yet.

Minuses :

The district is located 25 minutes away from the city centre by bus.

Transportation :

Bus service to easily connect to the city's other tourist areas, take the 100 bus to reach Gion or Kiyomizudera temple.

Restaurants :

- Omen, udon and vegetables
- Eisuke, Kyoto cuisine
- Goya, Okinawa cuisine
- Mohan Café

Attractions :

- Ginkakuji, the Silver Pavilion
- the Philosopher's Path
- Honen-in temple
- mount Daimon-ji

Access :

- By taxi: approximately 2,000 yen from the station (a detailed access map is provided with the booking)

- By bus: bus number 17, Ginkakuji Michi stop

Address:
606-8403 Kyoto-shi, Sakyo-ku, Jodoji Minamida-cho 6
606-8403 ?????????????

Amenities :

Refrigerator
Gas stove
Microwave
Toaster
Rice cooker
Futon (2)
Double bed (1)
Air-conditioner
Washing-machine
Iron
Hair-dryer
Bath towel
Vacuum-cleaner
Wifi

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