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Shobu-an Machiya Holiday House

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Traditional House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View | Bathroom | Separate bathtub and shower, deep-soaking bathtub, free toiletries - Shobu-an Machiya Holiday House (Kyoto)
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Traditional House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe - Shobu-an Machiya Holiday House (Kyoto)
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Traditional House, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View | Living area | Plasma TV - Shobu-an Machiya Holiday House (Kyoto)
Located close to Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street, Shobu-an Machiya Holiday House provides a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 885 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Shobu-an Machiya Holiday House

This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities, express check-out and a garden. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a private yard. Guests can enjoy a deep soaking tub, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop.
This holiday home offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with all-in-one washer/dryers and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Plasma televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 30-inch plasma TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • All-in-one washer/dryer
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Free bottled water
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a shopping district
  • In the city centre
  • Near a metro station
  • Near a train station

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 floors
  • 4 units
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Traditional architecture
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [685-2 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216]
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Bedding is included only for the number of guests included in the reservation at the time of booking.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Payment types at the property

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 100-10,000 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

Shoubuan Machiya Residence
Shoubuan Machiya Residence Inn
Shoubuan Machiya Residence Inn Kyoto
Shoubuan Machiya Residence Kyoto
Shobu An Machiya House Kyoto
Shoubuan Machiya Residence Inn
Shobu an Machiya Holiday House
Shobu-an Machiya Holiday House Kyoto
Shobu-an Machiya Holiday House Private vacation home
Shobu-an Machiya Holiday House Private vacation home Kyoto

About the area

Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, this holiday home is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Nishiki Market and Nijō Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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240 Eiyoji-cho Takatsuji Aburakoji, higashi-iru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8463

What's nearby

  • Springtime in Kyoto's Gion district. #asia #japan #kyoto #gion #sakura #streetphotography #travel
    Shijo Street
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kyoto_NishikiMarket_6258971_08
    Nishiki Market
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • 京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nijo Castle which includes a small town or village, château or palace and a river or creek
    Nijō Castle
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ponto-cho is a Hanamachi district in Kyoto Japan. There are many geisha houses, traditional tea houses, historical architectures and riverbed style cuisine restaurants.
    Pontocho Alley
    6 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Shijo Station
    9 min walk
  • Gojo Station
    10 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    56 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ninuki
    3 min walk
  • 亮昌
    1 min walk
  • 立ち呑みくぬぎや
    4 min walk
  • The Terminal Kyoto
    3 min walk
  • 京都いとおかし
    1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Shobu-an Machiya Holiday House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shobu-an Machiya Holiday House?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Shobu-an Machiya Holiday House?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Shobu-an Machiya Holiday House?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Shobu-an Machiya Holiday House located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nishiki Market, Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Nijō Castle and Yasaka Shrine are also within 2 mi (3 km). Gojo Station is 10 minutes by foot and Tanbaguchi Station is 19 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Shobu-an Machiya Holiday House Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jemmie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great experience in traditional machiya house

Good experience to stay in traditional Japanese house.clean and kitchen well equipped. Washing machine was convenient. Due to it being an older building, insulation isn’t very good and gets very cold in the winter and need heaters in all rooms. Location is not great as it is walking distance to most places. Bus stop 7 minute walk. Could have provided more furniture such as chairs. Overall nice experience besides being on the cold side.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The beds were so comfortable here, which was icing on the cake because the home itself was the real highlight. The air conditioning was strong enough to keep us comfortable on hot hot nights, and the coffee, tea, and kitchen setup suited our family well!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My family & I truly enjoyed the experience of staying in a Japanese home vs a hotel room. There were 4 of us and the 2 bedroom comfortably fit us and there was another room downstairs where the family could hang out and that room could have fit another 2 occupants. If there is a negative, the TV was rather small and was not a SMART TV so you will be stuck just watching Japanese channels. The place is walkable to the Nishiki Market area as well as Shiro shopping district. Please note that you will have to check in at a separate location near Kyoto railway station. Your luggage can be delivered to this residence after the 3.00pm check in time while you spend the afternoon touring the city.

10/10 Excellent

Yong Joo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
추운 날씨에 전기장판이 있고 방 마다 난방이 다른 숙소들에 비해 훌륭했습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

YING

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

日式木屋别墅，设计简洁美观，体验当地人的居住习惯

适合1个大家庭或2,3个小家庭一起出行，大家聚在具有日式风格、设计简洁美观的屋子里一起早餐或晚餐，感觉特别温馨融洽。

8/10 Good

MEIYI, 台灣

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
包棟最多可住8個人，有小孩不怕吵到人，週邊寧靜，附近有全家便利商店，走路約6分到50號公車＂西洞院仏光寺＂，比較多公車約走10－15分到＂四条西洞院＂。

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

가족 또는 여러명의 친구들과 묵기에 좋은 숙소

가족여행으로 예약했는데 5인 가족이 묵기에 너무나도 편안했습니다. 별도의 침실이 3군데나 있고, 함께 모일수 있는 거실에 작은 정원과 주방, 욕실까지 모두 너무 아름답고 좋았습니다. 다만 한가지 교통편이 좀 불편하여, 버스나 지하철 정류장까지 걸어서 약 10분정도 거리를 오가야 하는 불편함이 있습니다. 이점만 빼고는 모두 완벽합니다.

10/10 Excellent

Nam Kai Uki, Hong Kong

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

Everything was so perfect

It's a perfect place for family trip ! Such a pleasant stay .

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome authentic Japanese house. Really enjoyed our stay. Close to local bars and restaurants and the subway to Kyoto main station is only a 6 minute walk away. Perfect for 2 couples or 4 people even though it can definitely house more, limited by the single shower.

10/10 Excellent

tino, K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
同行友人在旅途中不知何時遺失一枚鑽戒，回家後卻意外地收到庵的電郵…并樂意寄回。值得表揚！ 很有家的感覺，走幾步就有便利店，如果自駕遊的朋友，斜對面就有停車位。

10/10 Excellent

kyoko, 日本, 京都府京都市

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

大人数でゆったり過ごせます

数回、人数変更などで直接ホテルに連絡させてもらいましたが、とても優しく対応していただきました。 ホテルについては、町家ということもあり、若干寒い感じはありましたが、とても快適にリノベーションしてあり、過ごしやすかったです。 室内は、和風を生かしつつ、洋の部分も取り入れてあって、「町家ホテル」を楽しむことができました。 一つ残念だったのは、お風呂が石づくりだったので、お湯がすぐに冷めてしまい、肌触りも冷たかったです・・・。

4/10 Poor

Rowan

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arianne

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

miho

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chih Yu

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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