Villa · Kiyomizu-dera, Gion & Higashiyama
A garden house for fourteen in Higashiyama
Before you book: the practical bits
Floor-by-floor layout
Bedroom 1: 2S Bathroom*2 (separate for men and women), Shower*1, Washbasin*2 Kitchen, next to kitchen there is a bathroom*1 2F: Shower*1, 2 bathrooms (separate for men and women), Washbasin*2 Bedroom 2: Tatami S*2 Bedroom 3: Tatami S*2 Bedroom 4: Bunk bed*2 Bedroom 5: Bunk bed*2, Bedroom 6: 1D Summary: Bedroom*6, Shower*2, Toilet*5, Washbasin*4, Single bed S*2, Tatami S*4, Bunk bed*4,
About this home
Welcome to Kiyomizu-Komachi in Higashiyama, Kyoto. ★Location In Kyoto's Higashiyama Ward, about 15 min walk to Kiyomizu-Gojo Sta and about 19 min to Gion-Shijo Sta. This is a quiet old neighborhood of temples and machiya houses—you may hear temple bells in the morning, and the stone lanes grow still at dusk. ⚡Quick look ・Kiyomizu-Gojo Sta: 15 min walk / Gion-Shijo Sta: 19 min walk ・Up to 14 guests・6LDK whole house・250㎡ ・6 bedrooms・2 baths・5 toilets・4 washbasins ・Free high-speed WiFi ・No elevator 🚆Getting around (from Kiyomizu-Higashiyama Sta) ・Kiyomizu-dera: about 20 min by train [direct] ・Gion & Yasaka Shrine: about 5 min by train [direct] ・Fushimi Inari Taisha: about 10 min by train [direct] ・Kyoto Sta: about 15 min by train ・Kinkaku-ji: about 45 min by train ・Arashiyama: about 50 min by train ・Umeda/Osaka Sta: about 50 min by train ・Nara: about 50 min by train ・Namba: about 55 min by train ・Kansai Airport: about 90 min by train ・USJ: about 75 min by train 🌸Neighborhood & culture Two minutes on foot brings you to Tanaka Chukindo, an old shop where the scent of wood drifts into the street. Five minutes more and KAMANZA on Ninenzaka is serving hand-made soba, while a line forms at Tsuburano Kyoto for tempura of local vegetables. Walk down Sannenzaka at dusk and the stone paving turns honey-colored, warm light spilling from the lattice windows of machiya. In cherry or maple season, Kiyomizu-dera's stage is within walking distance—go at 6 a.m. and you'll hear only your own breath. 🛏Rooms 1F: Bedroom 1 (2 single beds), kitchen, bath 1, 2 toilets (separate male/female), 2 washbasins 2F: Bedroom 2 (2 tatami singles), Bedroom 3 (2 tatami singles), Bedroom 4 (2 bunk beds), Bedroom 5 (2 bunk beds), Bedroom 6 (1 double), bath 1, 3 toilets (separate male/female), 2 washbasins 🛋Amenities Appliances: fridge, microwave, electric kettle, IH stove, washer-dryer, drying rack, hairdryer Kitchen: pots, dishes, dish soap (no seasonings) Bath: bath towels/hand towels, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, hand soap Hotel-grade disposables: toothbrush & toothpaste, slippers, tissues, toilet paper (per guest) ⚠️Note No elevator. Guests with large luggage or limited mobility, please keep this in mind. Ideal for three-generation trips, multiple families, or small groups wanting a whole machiya in Kyoto's old town.
Getting here
JR Haruka limited express to Kyoto Station, no transfer (about 75 min). Then a short subway, train or taxi ride.
JR Special Rapid or the shinkansen to Kyoto Station, then as above.
Book a car from Kansai Airport straight to the door when you reserve.
If nobody stays the night before, you can check in early. We will let you know the day before.
Check in online before you fly. Your door code appears in your guest portal on arrival day.
Guests say
The location is particularly good, very experiential.
Here is my review: the best area close to Kiyomizu and all shops and yummy traditional street food. Kiyomizu: We woke up at 5:30 and went to Kiyomizu to pray all 5 days during our stayed. Amazing morning walk! This is a Rare Big Michiya perfect for a big group or family. Not only this is an authentic Michiya but remodeled with practical upgrade. big kitchen, large living room, two bath and bathrooms. Lots of light and airly. Only challenges: 1. Google map didn’t state accurately so we got lost, couldn’t find house first. So make sure you get a map link from them which will shows the house accurately. 2, taxi: taxi can drop you off but to call taxi, like Uber, you have to walk one block to meet the car. It’s in authentic historical protection area that we need to walk out to a bigger street (only one block walk) to meet taxi you order. The host was very nice too We ll be happy to come back here for sure.
A house that has preserved a certain old-fashioned charm, old but sufficiently renovated to be reasonably comfortable. Recommended to any foreigner who wishes to experience living in a Japanese home. Tabi responded quickly to all questions... among the criticisms: a very noisy individual air heating system, and a lack of English user manuals for the equipment (not easy to decipher or guess the Japanese characters...)
Absolutely loved this place
The homestay is only a 5-minute walk from Kiyomizudera Temple, so you can perfectly avoid the crowds by going early in the morning. Other attractions like Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka are also very close and within walking distance. The house is decorated in a Japanese style, warm and comfortable. The host and housekeeper are extremely nice and very attentive!
Great location and a clean and hospitable rental. Thank you!
