SHIKOKU-AN MACHIYA HOLIDAY HOUSE, Kyoto

Shikokuan Machiya Residence Inn - A riverfront vacation home with deep soaking tubs and traditional machiya architecture

Located in Central Kyoto's heart, this 4-star Kyoto hotel occupies a traditional machiya building on the riverfront. Shikokuan Machiya Residence Inn features three air-conditioned accommodations, each equipped with washers/dryers, 30-inch plasma TVs, and safes. The private bathrooms include deep soaking tubs, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and slippers. Each unit provides separate sitting areas, computers with complimentary wired and wireless internet access, and amenities like coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water. The property sits within a 10-minute walk of both Pontocho and Nishiki Market, while Kennin-ji temple is 0.5 miles away. Shikokuan positions guests 1 mile from Yasaka Shrine, 1 mile from Kyoto Tower, and 1.5 miles from both Nijo Castle and the Kyoto Imperial Palace.

Pros

Professional property management ensures dedicated oversight

Seven restaurants within 1640.4 ft, including Bar Ezo and Ramen Meijin

Express check-out and tour/ticket assistance available

Exclusive use guaranteed only to booking party members

Cons

31 mile from Itami Airport

No on-site dining facilities