A Path to a Kyoto Machiya with Shigaraki Open-Air Bath & Garden. 2BDR

1. Welcome!

We offer tatami-mat rooms, natural materials such as wood and earthen walls, and an open-air Shigaraki-ware bath overlooking a traditional Japanese courtyard garden. Many guests choose to stay with us for their honeymoons, anniversaries, or to create special memories of their trip to Japan.

2. About Your Stay in a Kyoto Machiya

Kyoto AYA is a guesthouse renovated from a traditional Kyoto machiya.
We have renovated the property to allow you to experience the tranquil atmosphere of Kyoto life, but much of the building retains its original structure.
Therefore,
・ the stairs are steeper than in modern buildings
・some walls are thinner than in modern buildings
・you may hear slight sounds from the neighborhood
These are natural characteristics of wooden machiya.

As the morning bustle subsides, the town’s gentle sounds return
Before lunch, the whistle of a steam locomotive drifts in from afar
At dusk, the faint chime of a bell echoes.

Memories of these small sounds, too,
can become part of your time spent in Kyoto.

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3. Facilities and Amenities

As you move through the house,
from the quiet hallway into the Japanese-style room bathed in soft light,
the space slowly opens up.
Ahead, a small courtyard garden and an open-air bath
quietly come into view.

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This inn is ideal for small groups. We have designed the space so that you can enjoy both comfort and the tranquil atmosphere unique to a Kyoto machiya.
Main Amenities
・2 bedrooms (Japanese-style room + bed)
・Shigaraki-yaki open-air bath
・ In-room bathroom
・Wine cellar (for a fee)
・Washing machine
・High-speed Wi-Fi
・Baby cot (for children under 1 year old), Small desk and chair
・Balcony
・Heating and air conditioning
There are several supermarkets and convenience stores within walking distance.

At the end of a day spent exploring Kyoto,
many guests look forward to
relaxing in the open-air bath facing the courtyard garden.
Since the Shigaraki bathtubs retain heat well,
you can enjoy a comfortable, peaceful evening.

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4. About Smart Homes
The home appliances throughout the property are connected to a smart home system. Temperature, humidity, and motion sensors automatically control the lighting and air conditioning. The entrance light and garden lanterns turn on automatically at night.

5. Security Equipment
In accordance with Kyoto City guidelines, one security camera is installed on the upper exterior of the main entrance. This is to monitor the entry and exit of non-guests. There are no cameras installed inside the building.

6. Check-in: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Please contact us in advance if you plan to arrive after 9:00 PM.

7. Quiet Hours: 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Please refrain from loud conversations, using the washing machine, or other noisy activities between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM. The open-air bath is available 24 hours a day, but please use it as quietly as possible. The sound of hot water flowing from the spout or the sound of pouring water over the body is acceptable.

8. Smoking Smoking is permitted only on the second-floor balcony.

9. Visitors Non-guests are not permitted on the premises.

10. Check-out
You are free to depart by 10:00 a.m. We operate a flexible check-out policy. No special procedures are required; you may leave at your convenience. Please let us know in advance if you would like to store your luggage after check-out.

11. Legal Requirements
In accordance with Japanese law, we will verify your identity using your passport or other form of ID. We will also collect an accommodation tax in accordance with Kyoto City ordinances.
We do not accept reservations for groups consisting solely of guests under the age of 18.

12. Finally
Fushimi Inari Taisha is about an 18-minute walk away, or about a 10-minute ride by train from the nearest station, Fujimori Station.
Many guests enjoy taking a leisurely stroll along the Nara Kaido—a road built by Hideyoshi—or the walking path along the Lake Biwa Canal
to get there.
Deep in the mountains behind the main hall, there are many small shrines,
waterfalls, and a vast bamboo grove,
all connected by a network of paths where Kyoto’s spiritual traditions and natural beauty remain intact.

Kyoto AYA is neither a hotel nor a traditional ryokan;
it is a very small, private, whole-house rental designed to let you enjoy the experience of staying in a traditional Kyoto townhouse.
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We look forward to welcoming you.