'KAKISHIBU-AN' MACHIYA HOLIDAY HOUSE, Kyoto

'Kakishibu-An' Machiya Holiday House - A traditional Japanese townhouse in downtown Shijo-Kawaramachi with garden views

Located in downtown Shijo-Kawaramachi district, this 2-star Kyoto hotel features a wall-to-wall garden with moss, maple trees, and stone arrangements. The tatami living room at 'Kakishibu-An' Machiya Holiday House overlooks this traditional Japanese garden space. The property includes a hinoki wood bathroom, fully equipped kitchen with induction stovetop, refrigerator, microwave, rice cooker, and complete cookware set. Modern amenities encompass Apple TV with multilingual channels, air conditioning with heating function, washing machine, and free WiFi. A collection of nearby dining options includes Restaurant Matsukiya (0.5 miles), Pizzeria e Bar La Voce (0.5 miles), and Steak House Pound Shijo Kawaramachi (0.5 miles). Kakishibu-An stands 1 mile from Nishiki Market Shopping District and Maruyama Park, with Kyoto Tower and Nijo Castle both 1 mile away.

Pros

Private rental house exclusively reserved for one group per day

Hidden location in a quiet local alleyway off the main streets

Staff available for garbage collection and additional towel service

Walking distance to multiple landmarks and dining establishments

Cons

No on-site staff for immediate assistance

31 mile distance from Itami Airport