Reikaku Kiyomizu Gojo

It's a great place to stay as a couple as it has 2 beds. So you can try sleeping on futons, and if it's not for you, switch back to beds. The place itself is spaceous and does not have any bordering buildings, so all 4 house walls are away from other houses. Furthermore it's located in walkable distance to a lot of tourist destinations like Kiyomizu-dera and Yasaka Pagoda. The neighbourhood is quiet. Overall, it is a great place to stay if you want to experience Kyoto in a traditional way, together with a good-sized bath to a garden. Just keep in mind that machiya's don't have thick walls.

Pure authenticity merged with cutting-edge, comfort-driven technology - airconditioning, dehumidifier, floor heating, everything that a guest who wants to enjoy traditional japanese living with utmost comfort can wish for. The location is superb, the house is spacious, the atmosphere is sweet and serene.

Some interior peieces are very delicate so you always have to pay attention to keep them clean, dry etc. - eg. the bathroom sink counter. So staying here needs conscious attention to your sorroundings. It is of course not a problem, on the contrary, it makes this place even more special. But surely, it is something to stay attentive to.

Very nicely decorated and very good ambience. The washing/dryer is good and easy to use. Beds/futons are comfortable. Good location with easy access to lots of places.

Upon arriving to the property, it would be much more comfortable to have the whole house air conditioners turned on especially during the very hot summer months. Also, the two sofas need ‘restuffing’ because the seats sink in the middle making quite uncomfortable when seated in it for a while.

Very private and clean. Central so you can get access to buses and trains within 1km of the location. Very responsive host to any questions we had about the property; getting there and so on.

The rubbish bins were unfortunately too small for our 3 night stay. There is an option for someone to come clean but only for a 4 night minimum stay. We were only two people and we filled all the bins by the second day.

It's a very lovely home. Stayed with friends and family of 5 - the house was spacious and very comfortable to accommodate all of us. The host is really nice as well. Would come back to stay again if we have another chance.

It is in a quiet neighborhood but with easy access to public transportation locations and attractions.

Not much except for some help on getting help with the hot water heater instruction.

Nice experience of machiya especially in traditional town Kyoto.

The Japanese speaking cab drivers who don’t use GPS does not know way to the address and simply drop us off by the road. We were unfortunate to have met 3 such drivers.

Location. Nice bath..

Some noise from group of people chatting outside hostel opposite the accommodation.

beautiful, traditional, immaculate, clean

had to bring down futons for older seniors who had trouble with steep staircase

Fabulous to experience life in a Japanese home.