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Tofukuji Samurai Machiya
- 9 Guests
- 5 Bedrooms
- 11 Beds
- 4 Bathrooms
Conveniently located next to the Tofukuji train station, this FULLY LICENSED large house has been fully renovated. Enjoy the traditional lifestyle of the people of Kyoto in full modern comfort and luxury. Convenient and pleasant for large groups.
This large house (almost one hundred thirty m2 / 1,350 sq ft) has been entirely renovated -- It opened to the public on April 1st, 2016.
With a large LDK (living dining kitchen), five bedrooms, and two bathrooms (in addition to two toilets), this is by far the largest one among our Kyoto Samurai Machiya houses. Luxury features include air conditioning in every room, floor heating in every room on the ground floor and radiators on the upper floor -- you are sure to always feel comfortable.
The house features three Japanese tatami mat bedrooms (sleeping on futon) and two Western-style bedrooms with double and single beds. In the large LDK, living dining kitchen room, we have a living area with a couch, a coffee table, and a large flat panel HDTV, a long dining table for up to ten persons, and a fully equipped modern kitchen.
On the ground floor, the house features a traditional wooden bathroom with bathtub/shower and a shower room upstairs. There are two toilets, one on each floor. The house is also equipped with a fully automatic All-In-One Washer / Dryer.
Everything has been designed to be pleasant and very convenient for larger groups (equipped and spacious enough for up to 9 people).
As our guests, you have unlimited access to superfast (optical fiber) internet access via Wi-Fi throughout the house. And you'll be able to enjoy unlimited movies with Netflix, BBC, NHK or FoxNews with the large (52 in) flat panel HDTV.
The fully equipped modern kitchen will please anyone who wants to cook at home. A comprehensive selection of cooking utensils, an induction cooktop, dishwasher, microwave oven/oven, all kind of appliances such as rice cooker, toaster, blender, electric kettle, regular coffee machine, and dishes, plates, glasses, cutlery for up to 9 guests. And of course, you'll find all the basic ingredients such as salt-pepper, oil, sauce, soja, etc.
The setting is particularly convenient for people who stay for a longer period and who want to eat at home.
If this Machiya is not available for your preferred dates, be sure to check out our other places -- go to our profile to find them!
As our guests, you'll have all the Tofukuji Machiya for yourselves and have access to everything it has to offer, traditional Kyoto lifestyle with luxury modern comfort (with the exception of a closet reserved for housekeeping).
We offer 24/7 concierge services (within reason), luggage storage and we're always available for any help necessary for information, preparation, restaurant reservation, suggestion, advice, etc.
We love Kyoto and like to share our interest with our guests. We also have a dedicated website (mykyotomachiya) full of information and pictures to enable our guests to fully explore and enjoy this wonderful city.
The house is very conveniently located next to Tofukuji train station, which is one stop away (JR) from Kyoto station.
It is near a number of interesting places and right next to convenient bus stops. It offers easy access to most of what Kyoto has to offer.
We are less than 1 mile (1.6 km) away from Kyoto station, near the Tofukuji temple, not far from the Sanjusangendo Temple and the National Museum.
It takes less than 10 min to reach the Kyoto station (by train or taxi), about 10 min (by bus) to go to Gion and the touristic geisha area, etc. The bus stop is an easy way to go directly to a number of the important touristic sites of the city.
Two train stations (JR and Keihan) are located 5 min away from the house. Bus stops are a mere couple of minutes away. And there are always taxi available around.
We have decorated the house with old traditional Japanese art crafts such as a Samurai armor, traditional wedding Kimono, Japanese dolls, old Noh mask, protective Gods against fire (Hotei-san), panels, etc. for a more refined atmosphere.
You'll experience the traditional way of living of the people of Kyoto and enjoy a unique cultural experience, with all the luxurious modern comfort you can wish for.
Highlights
Parking
Broadband Internet
Pictures
Amenities
Pool & spa facilities
Indoor hot tub
Parking & facilities
Parking option optional
Policies
Accessible 24/7, Children welcome, Pets not allowed, Smoking not allowed, Wheelchair inaccessible
Location features
Downtown
Bathroom & laundry
Bathroom and laundry room, Bed linen, Blow dryer, Clothes dryer, Essentials, Iron and board, Shower, Towel set, Bathtub, Washing machine
Heating & cooling
Air conditioning, Electric heating, Floor heating, General heating
Entertainment
TV antenna, TV satellite
Internet & office
Broadband Internet broadband, Broadband Internet wireless, Telephone
Kitchen & dining
Baby high chair, Coffee machine, Cooking utensils, Dishwasher, Kitchen stove, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Spices, Toaster
Home Safety
Buzzer, Carbon monoxide detector, Fire extinguisher, First aid kit, Safety card, Smoke detector
House Rules
Children welcome
Pets not allowed
Smoking not allowed
Wheelchair inaccessible
Check-in: 04:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Location
Rates
Policy and notes
Payment Schedule
20% of the total amount is due at time of reservation.
The remaining amount is to be paid 30 day(s) before arrival.
Cancellation Policy
100% of paid prepayments refundable when canceled 30 day(s) before arrival or earlier.
50% of paid prepayments refundable when canceled 14 day(s) before arrival or earlier.
0% refundable if canceled after.
Security deposit
No security deposit is due.
Availability
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Reviews
Amazing place
We had a great stay in Kyoto and loved our accommodations. The house was beautifully decorated and had plenty of extra towels, pillows and mattresses. The kitchen was great, appreciated having a washer/dryer and two showers. But best of all was the location. Every morning we would get up, walk out the door and take a 2-3 mile walk and always see something new. Restaurants, shops and trains all within a few minutes walking distance. We would definitely stay here again.
Thank you for your review. We're glad you liked the house, its features, and its location. We hope you returned home with lots of nice memories of your stay in Kyoto.
Loved our stay
It was a treat to cook as a family and we all slept comfortably. Initially we were surprised at the size of the house, as it seemed larger online. But truthfully it was absolutely perfect. Everything we needed or wanted was here, including really good umbrellas. We certainly needed them! Great location near the train in a quiet neighborhood. Loved our stay!
Thank you for your review. We're glad you liked the house and enjoyed your stay.
Gorgeous home!
My family and I stayed here for four nights. This is a traditional home with a beautiful decoration. Plenty of space in the kitchen to eat with your family. The showers were so refreshing and relaxing. The laundry works great. It is close to the subway, Family Mart, 7-11 and restaurants. The communication was fluid and quick responses. Highly recommend this place to stay!
Thank you so much for your comments. We're glad you liked the machiya and enjoyed your stay.
PERFECT place!
Wonderful! Everything you could ask for and in a great location! Very clean with comfortable beds for us 5 adults. Also nice and quiet to sleep. Appreciated the laundry and the great water pressure in the shower with nice hot water. Can't wait to come back!
Thank you for your review. We're glad you liked the machiya house and had a good time. We look forward to your next visit.
New Year for the second time!
This was the second New Years we rented one of Akiko's homes in Kyoto for our extended family gathering (from the US and from various parts of Japan). Both homes were very comfortable and well stocked for family meals. Also the homes are in great locations within Kyoto. Akiko is a great communicator and host. I highly recommend staying at one of her homes.
Thank you so much for your comment. We're happy you liked the machiya house and its location. I'm always happy to answer our guests' questions and concerns and to help with information and assistance.
Awesome Japanese experience with Western comforts
Our family of my husband and I and adult children stayed here for 4 nights. The prep for how to find and advance communication was excellent (including helping us with a Christmas Day dinner reservation we were struggling to make from the USA before we arrived). We loved the blend of rooms with tatami mats and western beds. The kitchen had a large table and as noted in the listing, rice maker, pot for hot water, pots, pans and dishes. We loved the tatami room with the Samurai. We loved the heated toilet seat and the shower had plenty of warm water. The location is wonderful--in a neighborhood near small stores for basic groceries (7/11, Food Mart, and several others) and the subway. I had one questions re a location we were going to and received an answer right away. I highly recommend and would stay here again.
Thank you for your comment. We're glad you liked the machiya house and enjoyed your stay.
Traditional Immersion and Great Location!
The house was amazing for our size group! And the amenities were up to date and very convenient. The kids enjoyed “Jim” and having the separate eating/chilling room from the bedrooms offered great flexibility with the schedules for all the people in the group. Everything was clean and property managers were super responsive to all our needs. And one of the happy surprises of the place was the location in relation to the city overall. The JR station was really close and if you enjoy walking the streets of the city, everything is relatively close to get to! Thanks for everything!!
Thank you so much for your comment. We're glad you liked the machiya house and enjoyed your stay. We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Best of tradition with modern comfort
The machiya combines the best of a charming, traditional, historic home with modern comforts and convenience. Our group included seven people (adults and three "tweens") and the home was both cozy and spacious enough for us to enjoy for a week in the cool autumn weather. Very well maintained and well furnished, in a quiet neighborhood and conveniently located near shops, restaurants, Tofukuji train station, and walking distance to several major temples. The host, Akiko, and the property managers were all very welcoming and responsive to messages. They assisted us very kindly with recommendations, restaurant reservations, and luggage transfer. The only thing we thought could be improved is that the walking directions for finding the machiya were a little hard to follow (especially at night), but we did finally make it there! A few wording changes in the instructions would address this. We would absolutely love to visit again and are already dreaming of a return to Kyoto. Many thanks! Arigato gozaimasu!
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you liked the machiya house and the way it has been renovated. We're always happy to help our guests with information and assistance as we know how being in a foreign country is. We hope to have again the pleasure of welcoming you and your family.
About host
We're an international couple sharing our time between Kyoto in Japan, Nice in France, and traveling around the world.
We both fell in love with Kyoto and never have enough time to visit its numerous temples and shrines. There is always something going on in this amazing city and after so much time spent here, we still enjoy discovering things.
We hope to share our enthusiasm and love for this wonderful city with our guests.
Contact us
- Email:[email protected]
- Website:https://mykyotomachiya.com