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Kohaku an Machiya House

9.2/1044 reviewsKyoto

Traditional Japanese Townhouse Experience Guests at Machiya Residence Kohaku-an can immerse themselves in a 180-year old traditional Japanese townhouse in the heart of Kyoto city. The charming property offers a unique stay with modern conveniences such as free Wi-Fi, a kitchen, and two bedrooms. Authentic Japanese Living Space Step into the air-conditioned Machiya townhouse featuring a tatami seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a laptop. Enjoy the blend of traditional and contemporary with a garden, Western beds, Japanese futon bedding, and an en suite bathroom. Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions Located a short walk from Tofukuji Station and Chisaku-in Temple, this inn offers easy access to explore Kyoto's wonders. Don't miss the chance to visit Kiyomizu Temple and Sanjusangendo Temple, both within reach from this picturesque residence. Book now for an unforgettable traditional Japanese stay in Kyoto!

What this place offers

  • WiFi available
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Family rooms

Policies & house rules

  • Check-in from 15:00 until 19:00
  • Check-out until 10:00
  • Children welcome
  • No parking

After the reservation is confirmed, guests will receive an email with the management company's phone number, along with the address and map for the management company’s check-in desk. Guests can complete their check-in procedure at the Machiya Residence Inn check-in desk, which is a 7-minute walk from Kyoto Station. Please contact the management company directly for more information.An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. A deposit may be required at the property.

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44 reviews

Guests liked

  • Helpful reception / responsive staff
  • Washing machine with drying function
  • Private garden view from bathtub (onsen-like)
  • Generous towels and bathroom amenities
  • Convenient location near transport and shops
  • Self-drip coffee
  • Comfortable bed

Guests mentioned

  • No curtains and paper-style windows — poor light/sound insulation
  • Noise from busy road and nearby hospital (sirens) affecting sleep
  • Sound carries between living area and upstairs bedrooms
  • Lack of chairs with back support by default
  • Steep stairs to rooms
  • Cigarette smell from nearby entering the house
  • Not ideal for light sleepers or families with young children
  • Daan

    NL · couple · Oct 2026

    7/10
  • Jodie

    FR · couple · Jun 2026

    10/10
  • Jane

    GB · family_with_children · May 2026

    7/10

    Lack of curtains and proper windows in bedrooms impacted quality of sleep

    There being a hotel reception where you can call them on the spot with various questions was really helpful. Having a washing machine with a drying function was great. You have a nice view of your small private garden from the bathtub in the bathroom. They're also generous with towels (which is really good as you can have a whole set being laundered and not feel short on towels) and bathroom amenities.

    This is not an ideal place to stay for families with young children/those who are light sleepers. The Japanese style bedroom faces a busy road and a large hospital is just down the road so you'll hear multiple sirens in the night. The Western style bedroom has windows that don't block out any light or sound from the living room/kitchen as the screens are made of paper (Japanese style) - one window looks out to the kitchen & living room area. So if you prefer to sleep in a relatively dark room, this isn't it. In fact we found ourselves waking up at 5am as that's when both bedrooms became bright from sunrise as there were no curtains at all, just paper windows. Also if you like to stay up and watching TV or just be in the living room/kitchen area when someone is sleeping upstairs (eg. kids), it becomes pretty impossible as any sound you make goes directly into that bedroom due to the paper windows upstairs. We had to keep the living room and kitchen lights off and take light from the bathroom so that the bedroom upstairs wouldn't be so bright and wake the child. Lack of chairs with a backing was really uncomfortable after half an hour or so. We eventually moved one chair (with backing) out from the storage room but by default, the house isn't set up for you with any chairs, just floor cushions. Overall, for the price, this wasn't a particularly comfortable/relaxing stay but we did manage to book just a few weeks before check in date.

  • Akhil

    IN · family_with_children · Apr 2026

    10/10
  • Clement

    NZ · extended_group · Mar 2026

    9/10

    Convenient location and had all the amenities. Easy to access public transport and supermarkets/convenience stores nearby.

    Bathroom is recommended to be heated up with a heater and and easy to hear everything happening in the house. Steep stairs to the rooms.

Location

3-8 Sennyuji Suzumegamori-cho · Kyoto