Kumo Machiya Stay Nijojo: A great house near Kyoto famous castle Nijo-castle

History and Features:
Kumo.Nijo-jo is machiya style Japanese house with decades of history and Kyoto style.
There are two floors and two courtyards in the KumoNijo-jo. A pine courtyard in front of the house and a maple leaf courtyard behind the house. In this house, you could easily sense the traditional and elegant Kyoto life by having teas in the Tanami room oversees the garden, and appreciating the Japanese panting on the wall. Moreover, there is a newly renovated kitchen with refrigerator, washing machine, microwave and heating kettle on the first floor, so guests can enjoy the beauty of traditional life and convenience of modern life in the same time.
There are many antique furnitures in the house. And the chandeliers in the house are antique lamps and lanterns from Taisho Period. We also selected Kyoto specialties, like nishijin kimono belt , which are in colorful and traditional pattern to decorate the (URL HIDDEN) can enjoy a long bath like the locals (we have a heating function on the bathtub. Besides, bathroom is equipped with the latest technology – washlets.
It is worth mentioning that all beddings, mattresses, pillows and cushions in the house are custom-made for Kumo.Nijo-jo in Los Takaoka Ya shop in Kyoto with history of more than 400 years.. We also choose the quilts which use Japan latest award-winning science and technology that can adjust the temperature inside the bedding based on room temperature. We hope you will enjoy your comfort of sleep with us.
House Location:
The house is located on the west of Kyoto Nijo Station, about 2 minutes to JR Station Nijo, 5 minutes to Nijo subway station.

Guest access

Tenant permissions:
The house has a modern kitchen, a modern bathroom and toilet, a living room towards to the courtyard, and a bedroom beside the courtyard and a bedroom on the 2nd floor. And a courtyard you can enter into.
Additionally, there are wireless networks, cooling and heating air-conditioner, kitchenware, tea set, fridge, microwave oven,toaster , hair dryer, washing supplies (toothpaste, toothbrush, tooth-cup), bath salt, bathroom goods (shampoo, hair conditioner, body wash, fancy soap, firkin), bath towel and face towel.
There is no TV set in the Kumo Machiya Stay. As we hope to provide our guests with pure mental relaxation lifestyle. We believe without the overwhelming information brought by mass media of electronic products, people canenjoy the time with themselves, take a long bath, read a book, enjoy the garden, have tea, have deep sleep and perhaps find the power of inner peace after the hustle and bustle.

Interaction with guests

Check-in:
We will have staff to welcome you at the house and help you check in, please inform us your arrival time in advance.
Check-out:
We will have staff to come to house before you leave.

The neighborhood

A Japanese home next to Nijo-jo Castle, perfect location, live like the locals!

Getting around

Walking Distances to Scenic Spots:
2 minutes to Nijo-jo Castle, 8 minutes to Shinsen-en.
It is convenient to take 9 minutes to go by tram from JR Nijo Station (Sonobe section) to Saga-arashiyama Station, which is quiet close to the world-famous Arashiyama.

Transportation Guide:
The house is 5 minutes' walk to the closest Nijo Station, 8 minutes' walk to the closest station JR Nijo Station, 3 minutes' walk to the closest bus stop, Nijo Stop.

Nearby Facilities:
3 minutes to life, a large supermarket (open until 12 p.m.), 4 minutes to Japanese drug store called sugi drug store (open until 10 p.m.), 3 minutes to a ramen shop named tenkaipin, 3 minutes to a 24-hour convenience store called 711, 9 minutes to a shopping mall called Bivi (it is convenient with cinema, kinds of roast meat shops, Japanese fast-food restaurants and western food restaurants)

Other things to note

Customer Notice:
Please inform us your arrival time at least 7 working days before your arrival, so our staff could give advice for your transportation, and also welcome you at the house to help you check in.
All the customers are required to register and sign a confirmation letter for check in before the stay. You can review the confirmation letter for check in in advance on Airbnb website.
If you are traveling with children or old people, please pay extra attention as the house is a traditional Japanese house, and all the bedrooms are on the 2nd floor and the washroom is on 1st floor. Alsoall sliding doors are made of paper and need your special care. Thank you for your cooperation.

Other Notes:
In case of emergency, please contact our Emergency number, and we will have the English Speaking staff to help you. You can also reach us through Airbnb or emails, and will reply to you as soon as possible.