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≪5 min to subway!≫ "Shimoza-an" Traditional Machiya in the heart of Kyoto/ 1F
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 562 sq m
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Explore the area

Kyoto-shi, Kyoto-fu
- Place, Shijo Street7 min walk
- Place, Nijō Castle10 min walk
- Place, Pontocho Alley18 min walk
- Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)58 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Japanese style bed room
3 Single Futons
Western style bed room
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
≪5 min to subway!≫ "Shimoza-an" Traditional Machiya in the heart of Kyoto/ 1F
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- Washing machine
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
We should mention
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Kyoto
Located in Kyoto, this holiday home is in the city centre. Nijō Castle and Nishiki Market are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Kyoto Municipal Zoo are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.

Kyoto-shi, Kyoto-fu
What's nearby
- Shijo Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
- Nijō Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Nishiki Market - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Kawaramachi Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Pontocho Alley - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- here Kyoto - 2 min walk
- 煌力(ゴウリキ)担々麺専門店 - 2 min walk
- ツキトカゲ 新町店 - 2 min walk
- モスバーガー - 2 min walk
- 内房 あんぱん - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
9 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael A.
4 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michael A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alan A.
13 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Japan vacation
Alan A.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Colin L.
3 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family visit
Colin L.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matthew O.
17 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simoza-an was fantastic
Matthew O.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
William L.
22 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice
William L.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Trent H.
1 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Japanese place for 3 of us.
Trent H.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura K.
13 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place!
Laura K.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mi n.
9 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place in a great spot in Kyoto
Mi n.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Nicholas F.
23 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simoza-an
Nicholas F.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen B.
18 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous accommodations
Karen B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David M.
13 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house
David M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sheri Z.
9 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our needs
Sheri Z.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Olga S.
23 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply amazing!
Olga S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joel S.
20 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traditional Japanese Home Stay
Joel S.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Joanie M.
9 May 2015
Magic in Kyoto
Joanie M.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Michiko W.
1 May 2014
Lovely home, wonderful stay!
Michiko W.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kelly K.
5 Oct 2016
An unforgettable experience
Kelly K.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Andrew W.
8 Dec 2014
Perfect Vacation Home in Kyoto
Andrew W.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nick G.
4 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a family
Nick G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Carl W V.
27 Oct 2014
Superb house in prime location with superb host.
Carl W V.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
jose v.
22 Dec 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Over all, very good.
jose v.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jessica R.
9 Dec 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely neighborhood
Jessica R.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tomoe A.
17 Nov 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
大変満足しています
Tomoe A.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Ivo G.
2 Nov 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Lage im Netz
Ivo G.
About the host
Hosted by Toshimitsu Negishi
Hello, everyone!
The team manages the townhouse.
We are 2 woman and 2 male who live in Kyoto and Osaka!
We will do our best to support you during your stay.
Your trip to Kyoto will surely be a special trip.
Please feel free to contact us anytime!
The team manages the townhouse.
We are 2 woman and 2 male who live in Kyoto and Osaka!
We will do our best to support you during your stay.
Your trip to Kyoto will surely be a special trip.
Please feel free to contact us anytime!
Why they chose this property
I liked the typical 'eel' shape as called in Kyoto (the front side is not so wide and the house extends in length). I thought it could be so nice to preserve this townhouse and make our guests even for few days to live as Kyoto people lived for centuries with traditions plus a more today comfort in the daily house use.
What makes this property unique
The benefits of this townhouse is keeping the traditional sides and add some modern touch to satisfy our international guests needs, and also the location: in central Kyoto but in a quiet street. At five minutes walking distance there is Nijo Castle, where the Shogun lived, old more than 400 hundreds years. Many other places to visit are at a walking distance, like Rokkakudo Temple called the navel of Kyoto connected with the famous ikebana school Ikenobo, the Imperial Park, or colourfull Nishiki food market. Bus stops are very close as banks, post office, museums, art galleries, every kind of restaurants, cafes, bars...and more and more!
Languages:
English, Japanese
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