Great location next to one of the beautiful canals north of Gion district. Walkable to main sties in Gion (15 minutes) and to downtown market street (20 minutes). Machiya is compact and is in a shared structure with 3 other units. Expect some noise from the other units when they open their main doors or people arrive. Some units have tables and some only have traditional living areas where you will have to sit on the floor to have a meal. Bathroom was modern and with complete amenities. KItchen is small but functional if you are planning to prepare meals.

I liked the location, which was either close to the bus stop or walking distance from most popular spots in Kyoto. The home was well maintained and clean. There was a toilet upstairs and downstairs which was convenient. Close to convenience stores and other food areas.

The entryways were very low, especially since my husband is taller, it took some getting used too. Also, the photos made it look like there would be a zen garden outside but it was more of an underwhelming zen patch. Also, the walls were a bit thin so you could sometimes hear the other guests. Lastly, I didn’t like how far the check-in location was from the actual Machiya. After we checked in we had to take a 20 minute trip to the house.

It’s in a very quiet location, with convenience stores near by. Plenty of room for a family and great amenities like stove top, washing machine and kettle. To be honest the bathroom was my favourite part. The bath was just incredibly comfortable so go buy some bath salts before you arrive!

To exit the front door you first have to press a safety button near the kitchen then run to the front door to make sure it doesn’t lock again. It’s not a huge drama, just annoying.

Extremely comfortable and well fitted out. From initial booking, to checking in, our stay and thru to our departure - Machiya Villa was just a pleasure of seamless professionalism. The villa had everything we needed including an amazing bathroom and a craved washer/dryer. The complimentary bag drop for our arrival was appreciated and made things so easy. The location is charming - easy to walk to Gion and also a subway stop nearby. Local craft brew shop was a welcome surprise.

Loved it!

This is an old style Kyoto house, but fully equipped with modern installations. The location is great, a walking distance from the center and easy access to the metro. The staff was super attentive and ensured, even before we arrived, that we would have the best possible setup for our group. If you’re traveling in a group and you’d like to have a cinematography experience, this is definitely the place to stay.

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A beautifully renovated Japanese style villa in a convenient location near Higashiyama Station. A few good restaurants in walking distance as well as a functional kitchen for those who want to cook. A small supermarket & Lawsons nearby. It is a short walk to Yasaka Shrine and 20 mins walk to Kiyomizudera.

It was great to have a combination washer dryer however the dryer wasn’t hot enough to dry our clothes. Luckily there is a laundromat nearby.

The villa is located with short walking from train station and bus station, very convenience. There are restaurant around which easily find. You can also walk to nearby attraction. The villa is super cool with facilities, household equipment, traditional style.

The check-in process is a bit complicated not like common hotel, but if you follow well the instruction it's acceptable and the staff is very helpful.

It was very beautiful and very well stocked of amenities, our group of 6 stayed in the Tori house and loved every second and we’re already planning when we can come back.

Not really the properties fault but our group are very tall people and there was the occasional bump on the head due to the low ceilings and entryways but we still loved it and when someone bumped their head there was always a laugh.

The location is great. It is near the subway and walking distance to Yasuka Shrine and Gion district. The villa itself is in a quiet neighborhood. Loved the canal just outside the hotel. Beautiful and serene place that is reflective of Kyoto

The door is a bit difficult to open. The bath water wasn't hot enough for me (personal preference) and not sure if it was a user problem or just that I love hot water baths.

The villa brings the Japanese vibe, which was great.

Big rooms, however, the beds were not really comfy, and I still had back pain after 5 days. The worst experience was with the washing machine, I tried 3 times to dry the clothes after washing, and they were still wet (2 kilos of clothes only...). Not according to my expectations...