Located in Higashiyama Ward within a short walk of Kawaramachi Street, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Kyoto Tower. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a sofa bed, and a dining area.
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.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find a TV with Netflix. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Bicycle parking
Double-glazed windows
Recycling
Unit size: 1,345 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Note from host: ベビーベッドが必要な場合は、事前にご連絡ください。
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.
Property is also known as
Kyoto Tofukuji Samurai Machiya Kyoto
Kyoto Tofukuji Samurai Machiya Private vacation home
Kyoto Tofukuji Samurai Machiya Private vacation home Kyoto
545200
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see around this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Higashiyama Ward within a short 13-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and also 20 minutes on foot from Kyoto Tower. You'll also find Yasaka Shrine and Pontocho Alley within a short drive.
Is parking available on site at Tofukuji Samurai Machiya, Tofukuji Samurai Machiya?
No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.
Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.
Is Tofukuji Samurai Machiya, Tofukuji Samurai Machiya a good place to stay for couples?
Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like Netflix and a kitchen as well as a hot tub.
Does Tofukuji Samurai Machiya, Tofukuji Samurai Machiya have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home include breakfast service?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Does Tofukuji Samurai Machiya, Tofukuji Samurai Machiya have connecting rooms available?
No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.
Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Itami Airport (ITM), which is 27.1 mi away (55 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Tofukuji Samurai Machiya, Tofukuji Samurai Machiya?
No, there aren't any house with balconies at Tofukuji Samurai Machiya, Tofukuji Samurai Machiya.
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
jane j.
Feb 23, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
The house is simply beautiful and very comfortable for our stay with 7 adults. A very good location and house was supplied with all amenities we needed. Highly recommend for a stay in Kyoto.
jane j.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Susan B.
Feb 17, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Communication with the host was great, they were very responsive and quick to answer. The home was perfect for our group of six, beautiful decor and well stocked
Susan B.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Chris B.
Jan 14, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Host was easy to contact and gave thorough instructions on how to get to and enter the home. Excellent experience.
Chris B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Samuel H.
Nov 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Truly unique and lovely spot, with a host who went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and welcome. Great ammenities and location as well - comfortabIe rooms and convenient laundry. I highly recommend Samurai Machiya should you visit Kyoto!
Samuel H.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Leanne H.
Sep 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was very comfortable for two families, 9 guests in total. The kitchen was well appointed. Was a little tricky navigating to the residence with the taxi drop off location, but with some help from some locals we found it. Was a very lovely area, with a train station near by for handy travel into the Gion district. The temple just down the road was a hidden gem, not busy with tourists.
Leanne H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kourtney P., Salt Lake City, Utah
Sep 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Kourtney P.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Andrew S.
Aug 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house! Everyone loved it, and I found out after a friend of mine had stayed there, so the word is out on how great it is. Very comfortable for our group of two adults and four adult kids. We made breakfast every morning with food from the Fresco nearby, and the Indian and Udon noodle restaurants a few blocks away were really good! We would definently stay here again!
Andrew S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Beth S., Longmont, Colorado
May 2, 2025
Beth S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ryan B.
Feb 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Kyoto
This house was a comfortable and clean property. The feel is authentic. Located close to a train station for ease of transport. Great place to stay.
Ryan B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
tim f.
Jan 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect base
The house is beautiful (pictures are very accurate) and was a great base for exploring Kyoto. The house is perfectly renovated, combining old world charm and modern functionality. It’s in a great area – feels like you are really « living « in a typical neighborhood in Kyoto, yet extremely easy to get anywhere given proximity to the Tofukuji train station. House is well organized, thoughtfully set-up, and everything works. We stayed in the winter and the under floor radiant heating on the lower floor was especially nice. Good bathrooms and the main kitchen/living room area is especially welcoming and where we spent most of our time. Akiko (owner) and Jenny from the agency were extremely responsive, helping us with the luggage shipping, etc. Highly recommend !
tim f.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Ronald H.
Dec 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A taste of living in Kyoto
My family enjoyed the sense of staying in an authentic Japanese home. The facilities, furnishings and neighborhood required adaptations, none of which were particularly onerous. The location is within walking distance of beautiful shrines, temples and parks. Recommended for physically active cultural explorers.
Ronald H.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lori S., Bend, Oregon
Sep 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing place
The house was amazing exactly as promised online. Great kitchen, has a place for laundry and when my son left his wedding ring…they found a way to send it back. Amazing location to walk to a train or 7-11 or sushi and I took many morning walks to see shrines and historic sites.
Lori S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly G.
Apr 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great find in Kyoto!
We loved staying in this beautiful home. Akiko was awesome about answering any questions before we arrived. Also helping us with forwarding our luggage. Our group of 6 had plenty of room to spread out with 2 full bathrooms and a large kitchen. We also loved how close we were to the train station -5 mins. Also there are stores really close for getting beverages and snacks for your stay. The house is well decorated and a true gem. We will highly recommend Akiko and her properties.
Kimberly G.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Beth C.
Jan 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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 Samari. 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.
Beth C.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kristin L., Gillette NJ
Dec 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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!!
Kristin L.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
adriane t., Honolulu, HI
Dec 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful base to explore Kyoto
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!
adriane t.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amber Y., San Diego
Oct 31, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home!
This was a lovely home to stay at. We really enjoyed the modern kitchen and dining space as a common area. It was located well with a Family Mart on the way back from the Tofukuji station.
The only drawback I'd say is if you have mold sensitivities, there was a slight odor attached to our belongings after leaving the VRBO. And there were several mosquitoes around the outdoors, so bring spray.
Besides that, it was a lovely home with the right balance of historic and modern.
Amber Y.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Barbara D.
Oct 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT HOUSE, GREAT LOCATION
This is a lovely Japanese house that easily accomodated all 8 of us. The kitchen was fully equipped and had a lovely kitchen table to gather around. Terrific location near JR line. Great local restaurants an easy walk away. Bed rooms were lovely. We'd highly recommend this house.
Barbara D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Renata P.
Oct 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property with great location
Easy to find and just as described. Samurai Jim was a fun host LOL Area is quaint with 7-11 and Familymart close by. Station is a quick 5 minute walk. Had everything we needed.
Renata P.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Emma S.
Aug 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely machia, brilliant location
A total joy to stay here.
Brilliant location, it was so easy to travel around Kyoto.
It has everything you need for a comfortable stay and we loved all the extras like Samurai Jim and the wedding kimono.
Thank you
Emma S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mark W., Provo, Utah
Jul 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic family getaway
This property made our trip memorable, comfortable, and special. Highly recommend.
Mark W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
DENNIS B., BEAUX ARTS
Jul 4, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful$
This home is an fun, quaint neighborhood with lots to do and only one stop from Gion or Kyoto Station. Outstanding decor, lots of space and wonderful vibe. Look no further, this is the place to stay! Large home that can easily accommodate up to 10 if needed.
DENNIS B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Heather B., Chula Vista
Jun 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Enchanting Machiya
We had a wonderful stay at the Tofukuji Machiya. There was plenty of space for our family of seven. We were looking for a traditional Japanese living experience for our boys and this property was the perfect balance of tradition and modern conveniences. Great location, just a short walk to the local train station. Highly recommend this property!
Heather B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Roxana C.
Apr 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible stay in Kyoto
The house is as good as you see it from the pictures. It is beautiful and comfortable and has all the amenities you could wish for. The location is also great - we were able to walk in 20-30 minutes to all the locations we were interested in. We only used the local transportation system (for which you have a station 5 minutes away) when we traveled outside the city. Highly recommended!
Roxana C.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Thomas C.
Apr 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Home, Location, and Phenomenal Hosts
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Machiya. The home was great, as expected. The most phenomenal aspect was amazing communications with Akiko ans Patrick! Anytime we asked for ideas or assistance, they were very responsive. Thanks for the wonderful experience.