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Unoan traditional townhouse near Gion

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6753 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Kyoto, Kyōto-fu
  • Place, Kenninji Temple
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gion Corner
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Located in Gion, this vacation home is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Kawaramachi Street and Kiyomizu Temple. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a sofa bed, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Kenninji Temple - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gion Corner - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Yasaka Shrine - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 8 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 17 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪cicon - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KIMONO TEA CEREMONY MAIKOYA - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪辨慶東山店 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ラーメン藤 五条店 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪サガン - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Unoan traditional townhouse near Gion


Unoan is a 100-years old machiya that has been beautifully renovated into a luxurious accommodation for short stays. You can rent the whole house for more than one day, allowing you to fully relax and enjoy the experience.

Unoan is across the street from Rokuharamitsuji Temple. Located in Higashiyama area where many of Kyoto's cultural heritage sites remain. Unoan is in an excellent location with easy access to popular sightseeing spots such as historical Gion area, Yasaka Shrine, Kiyomizudera Temple, Sanjusangendo Temple, and Fushimi Inari Shrine.

The main shopping areas, department stores and the Pontocho dining and entertainment district are all within easy walking distance.

You can also easily visit the World Heritage, Nijojo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple, Ginkakuji Temple and Shimogamo Shrine by train and bus.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 753 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 11:00 AM

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

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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: 11:00 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 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

Unoan Traditional Gion Kyoto
Unoan Traditional Townhouse Near Gion Kyoto
Unoan Traditional Townhouse Near Gion Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Gion within a short 9-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and also 11 minutes on foot from Shijo Street. You'll also find Yasaka Shrine and Pontocho Alley less than a mile away.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Itami Airport (ITM), which is about 23.6 mi away.

Unoan traditional townhouse near Gion Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay and excellent location near Gion. Bikes were a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

AM L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The communication and organization of the host was so helpful! We loved the location as well — it was close to restaurants, convenience stores, a grocery store and public transit. Overall, it was a lovely space to come back and relax after a long day of exploring!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Cute little machiya

This was a nice break from hotels, staying in a cute historic property that fit my entire family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything was just right

Perfect place for our family of 4.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H., Hobart

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Exceeded my expectations! The host Masaru is very easy to correspond with and so very thoughtful in providing information that is useful and convenient for travellers new to the area. The house is lovely and we found the location perfect for us. Highly recommend and hope to return one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful stay

We very much enjoyed our 3 night stay in Kyoto at Unoan. Masaru was so helpful in helping us find dinner reservations and specific shopping locations. He made our stay much more enjoyable than if we had to figure out such things on our own. The house was as described. The main room has tatami mats so you need to sit on the tatami floor while using it. There is a front room with table and chairs if you prefer that for eating meals. The bath and tub are nice to use and you have a view of the private garden while using them.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lise B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection in Gion

Compact, authentic, clean, beautiful designed renovation in quiet local Gion. Everything we needed: nothing more, nothing less. Guest manual is excellent. Including a flow chart for meal selection! And better directions to sights than Google!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely lovely

The house was exactly as pictured online. Great location, and Masaru was a friendly and gracious host.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cas C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A traditional Japanese stay

We had a wonderful stay, what a way to immerse yourself into Japanese culture. A family of 6 with 2 people in each tatami mat rooms, the hosts made sure these mats on the floor were extra comfortable with clean soft bedding. We were all so comfortable for sleeping. The Bathroom is amazing, my dream to have a window out to a beautiful little garden while I have a bath. The home was just outside of the main area of Gion but only a 10/15min walk. Access to the home was easy with a code and one day we took the bikes to ride to the temples. Coffee machine was thoughtful and the washer/dryer was extremely helpful with a travelling family of 6. We loved the traditional machiya stay for our time in Kyoto. It was small for a family of 6 from Australia but we made it work comfortably.. we have 3 teenagers and not one complaint!! One day we even came home to a little treat on the table from our hosts. Thank you and I hope to be back again :)
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben S., Oxford

Liked: Cleanliness

An oasis of calm close to the heart of Kyoto

Gion is a fascinating part of Kyoto, but with quite some tourism hustle and bustle these days - Onoan was a perfect and calm space to return to. The kind loan of the bikes meant we also had easy access to the other great locations such as Imperial Palace and Botanical Gardens. This was the perfect place to stay in Kyoto - thank you so much to our great hosts (and very friendly staff).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the little house. The house had so much character and very comfortable to stay in. We loved the bath looking out to the courtyard garden. Very convenient location, I would love to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic property and great management

The location, amenities, and charm of this house make it a 10/10. Additionally, the property managers are exceedingly helpful and available.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Asif

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is walking distance to the main Gion center. Very close to a grocery store and train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey R.

Liked: Cleanliness

The only way to stay in Kyoto - authentic, comfortable and easy.

We would give this property & host 6 stars if possible. Everything about the stay was outstanding. The host even helped us choose the best way to arrive from Osaka, not to mention the daily assistance/recommendations for food, sites, experiences. The property is quaint, with all the comforts of a modern home, but with so much more class. Easily fit our family of 5 with plenty of privacy. Simple access to public transportation and so close to many of the greatest Kyoto temple/old town destinations. Wonderful and would happily stay again. Thank you Masaru!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wish I could have stayed longer!

Love this property! Masaru-san was so helpful - great communication before, during, and after my stay. The garden and shower were so relaxing, the house is beautiful and comfortable, and the location is great! I wish I could have stayed longer but hope to come back again soon!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible Townhouse in Kyoto!

The townhouse was excellent! Such a wonderful location and so peaceful inside. We all relaxed as soon as we entered. Masaru has done an amazing job of organization and explanation of amenities within the rental as well as local guides and tips. We all wanted to stay forever. Thank you, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Neeja D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location and wonderful host

Cute house with good amenities.

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautifully restored old geisha home

We very much enjoyed using this home as our base while exploring Kyōto. Communication with Masaru was seamless and the house lovingly restored. The kitchen was a bit tight which wasn’t a problem since we only had breakfast and snacks there. It would be a bit of a challenge to prepare a full meal, but there are many restaurants nearby and walking distance to subway and bus.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robin V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Kyoto property near Kiyomizudera

Clean, cute, easy access, easy check in, two bedrooms upstairs with toilet upstairs and downstairs; shower/bath downstairs. Great coffee-maker and hot water pot for tea. Bikes for using! A compact and efficient house that worked perfectly for 4 adults. The host was super responsive and there were maps and tourist pamphlets at the house. Excellent stay! *****5stars
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daisuke M.

Liked: Cleanliness

友人、家族に勧めました!!!

台湾から家族がきて2泊しました。"京都を感じられる旅を"という勝手に設定したテーマで宿泊先を探していたところ、こちらの物件を見つけました。まさに、そういった旅ができたと満足度120%くらいです(笑)早速、Homeawayのこと、そしてマサルさんの物件のことも家族に紹介しました。オーナーさんも本当に人柄がよくやり取りも非常にスムーズでした。また機会があれば利用したいです。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019