Gojozaka Samurai Machiya, Gojozaka Samurai Machiya

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A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof and wooden structure.
A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden exterior, a black gate, and a red decorative panel with a white emblem.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and cushions.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and chairs.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a dog statue, and a hanging decorative item.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Kiyomizu Temple

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washer/dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Kyoto, Kyoto-fu
  • Place, Sanjusangen-do Temple
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Kyoto

Located in Kyoto, this holiday home is in the city centre. Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Kyoto Municipal Zoo and Kyoto Aquarium are also worth visiting.
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Kyoto, Kyoto-fu

What's nearby

  • Kyoto National Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sanjusangen-do Temple - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gion Corner - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Gojo Station - 2 min drive
  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 13 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪cicon - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪京都勝牛清水五条坂店 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪cafeかねや - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪&Hoek（アンドフーク） - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Local Sake and Beer Stand 336 - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gojozaka Samurai Machiya, Gojozaka Samurai Machiya pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gojozaka Samurai Machiya, Gojozaka Samurai Machiya?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gojozaka Samurai Machiya, Gojozaka Samurai Machiya?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gojozaka Samurai Machiya, Gojozaka Samurai Machiya located?

Located in Higashiyama Ward, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Kyoto National Museum and Kiyomizu Temple. Kawaramachi Street and Yasaka Shrine are also within 1 mile (2 km). Tofukuji Station is 22 minutes by foot and Gojo Station is 22 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great. Made the traveling very pleasant.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2026
Thank you very much for your comment. We're glad you liked the place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect Kyoto stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2026
Thank you for your comment. We're glad you liked the house and found your stay in Kyoto "perfect".
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with easy access to buses. Beautiful home. Very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2026
Thank you so much for your 5-star rating. We're glad you liked the house and its location. Your satisfaction is essential to us, and we would be delighted to welcome you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location. Faily easy to find. Very nice little place if you want experience something different to a hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2025
Thank you for your comment, Chris.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for Kyoto’s treasures.

We had great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2023
Glad to know. Thank you. P&A
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traditional House in a perfect location

The house was everything we imagined a traditional Japanese house would be. It was also immaculately clean with every modern convenience. The location was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2025
Thank you for your comment. We're glad you liked the house and its location, and had a pleasant time in Kyoto.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleased

Very happy with our stay. Good place to call home while we explored all of Koyoto and the surrounding areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Totally enchanted with the property- I have zero complaints. Samurai Joe is amazing! I wish we would have been staying longer in the area just so I could stay in the house! Great job with the reno and decor!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, cultural, and quiet location

This was a wonderful location that was closed to Gion but also very quiet and residential. We loved how tranquil, technical, and aesthetic the home was. Will stay at this location again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2023
Thank you very much for your comment. We're glad you liked the machiya house and we look forward to welcoming you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our group of 5 enjoyed a wonderful stay at this Machiya. Very authentic to the area, but with modern conveniences. Clean. Good location. Good air conditioning and showers. The bed and Japanese mats were very comfortable for sleeping. We would return to the same place and would recommend highly to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2025
Thank you very much for your comment, Dan. We're glad you liked the house, its features, and its location. We look forward to the pleasure of hosting you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely welcoming Japanese house

We stayed over the Christmas week with six adults. The house had great character and was warm and accommodating to our needs
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec 2022
Thank you very much for your comment, Antony. We're glad you like the house and we hope to have again the pleasure to welcome you. —Akiko
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay with cool traditional housing

The stay was great and Akiko was very responsive and helpful. The only downside was the mugginess outside crept inside and there were a few bugs in the rooms, but that can be expected a bit during rainy season! Overall very cool spot
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2023
Thank you so much for your comment. Sorry about the bugs in the room! You should have called the office to ask them to get rid of them. I know it's to be expected during this season, but we could have help!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Hospitality

True to the pictures; well-maintained; comfortable beds. Host was responsive to my many questions and she lent her expertise especially in helping to arrange a traditional dinner for us upon arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for your comment. We're always happy to be able to help our guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house

Wonderful house in Kyoto in an excellent location. Akiko was amazingly responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2023
Thank you, Christopher san. I'm glad I was able to be helpful.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular place!

Beautiful home and we loved our stay; enough room for our brood of 6 and absolutely enjoyed the authentic aspects of this home and the decorations. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2023
Thank you very much for your comment, We're glad you liked the machiya house and enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing, authentic place to stay

Overall a great place to stay when visiting Kyoto. The place was clean and organized, and Akiko was a great host and answered all our questions in a timely manner. Location wise, the house is a bit further from all of the main Kyoto attractions, but it is close to several bus routes, making getting around a breeze. Would definitely recommend when visiting Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and convenient location!

Beautiful and gorgeous Machiya. 20 min walk to Gion district and amazing food. Host was very kind to provide detailed instructions, please be sure to use them as the Google maps location can be confusing. Rooms were beautifully furnished and kitchen was well supplied. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2024
Thank you very much for your comment. We're glad you liked the machiya house and its location.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely House in a great location!

Absolutely loved staying at Akiko and Patrick's house, it was a great place to unwind in after long days of exploring the beautiful city of Kyoto. The residence had all the right accommodations and Akiko was very responsive and courteous when I had any problems or questions. I won't hesitate to book this spot again when I come back to Kyoto!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Dec 2022
Thank you very much for your comment. We're glad you liked the hosue and enjoyed your stay. I'm very happy to have been able to help a bit for your visits of Kyoto. And we'd love to welcome you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Good Stay

Overall, great place to stay in Kyoto. Checking in was a bit of an ordeal if you're coming in from somewhere right around 7pm (when the office closes). Also, directions to check-in office would be easier if they just provided the address since everyone has Google Maps now. Other than that, the residence was really cool--great vibe.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2023
Thank you for your comment. We're glad you liked the machiya house. As mentioned in the message we sent describing the registration process, we do offer the option to preregister and avoid the stop at the office altogether! Also, we do provide the address of the office, together with a map and photos of each step of the way...!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

The property was beautiful and well taken care of. There was enough room for all 8 of us and is a great place to stay if you want a more traditional house. It was really close to Kiyomizu-dera, but aside from that the location was pretty far from any trains or subways (15-20 min walk). There was no good way to get to Kyoto station that isn't walking or taking a taxi and the taxi's in the area are not great.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2023
Thank you for your comment. We're glad you like the house. Regarding moving around the city, you overlooked the bus with stops just down the hill, 2 minutes from the house. There is a direct one to go to Kyoto Station toward the south, and another one to go north toward Gion, and all the way to the Silver Pavillion and the Philosopher's Path. And it's also quite easy to catch a cab as there are always some coming down the hill. Now why the ones you took were not great, I do not know!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice property

We stayed for 5 nights and enjoyed our stay. The house is decorated beautifully and we had plenty of room for the three of us. As many others have mentioned the stairs are steep and we did have some difficulty getting to the place. Please make sure to ask for explicit directions. The location is quite a ways from the downtown Kyoto area but it is near a bus stop so that helps. The western bed downstairs was comfortable and the Japanese bath was easy to use and relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2024
Thank you for your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Property in Great Location

This was our first visit (3 adults ) to Japan and we made our way from Tokyo to Kyoto on the Shinkansen on Day 1. We communicated with the hosts ahead of time about our 9pm arrival and we successfully checked in weeks before. It’s a little challenging to find in the dark, but that was due to our schedule. There are a lot of stairs getting to the Machiya and steep steps up to the second floor. This is a very comfortable and quiet property with plenty of room. The location is very convenient to the Kyoto Train Station and very walkable to many restaurants, coffee shops and interesting tourist sites. We are already planning our next trip back and would stay here again, for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2025
Thank you very much for your comment. We're glad you liked the house and its location. We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our haven in Kyoto

We loved our four-night stay at Gojozaka Samurai Machiya in Kyoto. The house was a delight; all the modern touches but still with the real feel of a historic machiya. The automatic bath was great! Yes, the stairs are steep so this is not a house for people with mobility issues, but if you can manage the stairs it's well worth it. The location was also very convenient, and the Lawson just down the street had everything we needed. Please try the Windmill sake and craft beer bar next to the Lawson - the best sake we tasted on our trip and the owner Nao is very friendly and engaging.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2023
Dear Joanne, Thank you very much for your comment. We're glad you liked the machiya house and enjoyed your stay in Kyoto. Yes, the stairs are steep, but this is true for any old house, in Japan, Europe and other places. Best regards, —Akiko
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10/10 Excellent

We just loved our stay in Gojozaka Samurai Machiya, the house was fantastic in that it was a true

We just loved our stay in Gojozaka Samurai Machiya, the house was fantastic in that it was a true Japanese house with beautiful decor, it was super clean and we had everything we could want for a pleasant stay in Kyoto. There were various eating places and convenience stores just a short walk away. The staff at the office were extremely polite and very helpful and accomodating to our needs, in short, we just loved the house, the location and the overall Japanese experience and would highly recommend this place!! Thank you very much Akiko, you are the best! We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Smallar than the pictures indicated

The house is not a big as expected. the pictures make the house look larger. The steps are a concern. They are very steep and uneven. Very hard to get luggage up and down the steps. Good location - over all a fine place.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr 2023
Thank you for your comment. Sorry if you had the impression that the house was larger than it is -- we do indicate the actual surface. Overall, I hope you had a pleasant time in Kyoto.
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