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≪5 min to subway!≫ "Shimoza-an" Traditional house in the heart of Kyoto 1F

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Dining
Private kitchen
Twin bedroom facing the traditional garden
Stone  garden
Living room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 562 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Kyoto-shi, Kyoto-fu
  • Shijo Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Nijō Castle
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪45 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 house in the heart of Kyoto 1F

*This Shimoza-An is the lower unit of a two-storied Machiya townhouse. There is another unit on the second floor and will be used by other guests however you don't share anything including entrance!

Hello, everyone. We are Miyabi team and all staffs are Japanese.
We love to support our guests' travel.
If you want to know local information, please feel free to ask us!
We can also recommend local information and restaurants for you!

What we did as our hospitality for our guests.
・Meeting up with our guests at the house
・Send a information of events
・Making reservations of restaurants
・Making reservations of tickets of Geisha shows, Miyako Odori
・Applying tickets of SAIHOJI ( Kokedera : Moss temple )
・Helping our guests' travel plan before they arrive
・Taking our guests to the doctors
・Sending information of Typhoon and disaster information in advance
・Providing baby items ( Baby items are free: high chair, baby plates, baby potty and baby bath. )
※Please contact us in advance if you need them.
・Sending stuffs our guests left
・Sending airmail with pictures
・Sending snacks which our guests asked us to send. ( Ex, One of our guests enjoyed Kyoto snacks and they sent us a e-mail that they want to eat the same snacks again for kid's birthday. )

We would like to be the best host for you!


Shimoza-An is the lower level of almost 100 years old Kyoto machiya, traditional Kyoto townhouse.
Our New York architect based in Kyoto Geoffrey P. Moussas renovated it to make this old house a special place where to stay with your family and friends during your vacation in this beautiful historical city of Japan.

You can experience the old days Japanese life style while having modern amenities.
There are one tatami mats rooms where to sleep with futons, one bedroom with 2 single beds and a western style living room with table, chairs, sofa, modern kitchen, antique furniture, tub bath and shower, high-tech toilet, air conditioner, floor heating.
It is located on quiet Kamanza street that in few meters ends in Sanjo street, one of the oldest and main streets in Kyoto crossing the city from East to West. This street has been very important in the Kyoto history for many events happened here, and today you can enjoy the craft shops, the old houses, its museums and numerous art galleries, local temples and shrines or cafes, restaurants and the very exciting Shopping District, one of the oldest in Kyoto with also the most modern goods and latest fashion, and elegant department stores.
Nearby, in the other side of Horikawa street there is a calm and 60's-70' s atmosphere Sanjo shopping arcade. There are many kinds of shops and you can see local culture.
Shimoza-An is the perfect place in the mid of cultural, traditional, innovative Kyoto heart!

RATES ARE IN JAPANESE YEN.
US$ rates for reference only.
※ When you check in, please pay accommodation tax of Kyoto government.
This accommodation tax is not included in rental cost of the house.
Please pay by cash. The tax fee is depends on how much you payed for your rental cost.
If your rental cost is under 20000 JPY per person per night, the tax is 200 JPY per person per night.
(EX) If you are 3 people and you stay 3 nights, the accommodation tax will be
200 JPY × 3 people × 3 nights = 1800 JPY
If your rental cost is 20000 JPY to 49,999 JPY per person per night, the tax is 500 JPY per person per night.
(EX) If you are 2 people and you stay 2 nights, the accommodation tax will be
500 JPY × 2 people × 2 nights = 2000 JPY

⇒ [Accommodation Tax Change Notice]
Accommodation tax will change for stays after March 1, 2026
Accommodation Rates (per person per night): Less than 6,000 yen: 200 yen
Accommodation Rates (per person per night): 6,000 yen or more but less than 20,000 yen: 400 yen
Accommodation Rates (per person per night): 20,000 yen or more but less than 50,000 yen: 1,000 yen

※ Check in time is 4 PM - 8 PM
Leaving luggage before check in time (after 11:30 am) is available, please feel free to ask us if you need it.

If you arrive later than 8 pm, please let us know.

※A minimum of 2 nights stay is required

※Please let us know the number of people correctly.
If you come to the house more than the number of people you booked, we will charge you extra fee.
Person not registered for accommodation must refrain from staying overnight in the room.

※The walls of the townhouse are thin, so it is easy to hear the footsteps and voices of guests on the second floor. Please be quiet in the early morning and after 10pm. The first and second floors are rented out separately, so we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

You can have a look at other properties in Kiyomizu area: Shofu-an #438156 Bairin-an #438160.
In Aneyakoji area other 2 listings: Kaede VRBO#1077968 & Satsuki VRBO#1077956.
upper floor of shimoza-an is Kamiza-an: #514588

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Shimoza-An is the lower unit of a two-storied Machiya townhouse. There is another unit on the second floor and will be used by other guest.
NOT share any room with other guest. There is an entrance for each floor and no access from downstairs to the upstairs in side the property.

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 Shijo Street and Kawaramachi Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium or Kyoto Racecourse. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
Map
Kyoto-shi, Kyoto-fu

What's nearby

  • Shijo Street - 8 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
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Karasuma Oike Station - 6 min walk
  • Karasuma Station - 11 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪モスバーガー - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪すし善 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪煌力(ゴウリキ)担々麺専門店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪here Kyoto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪内房 あんぱん - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is ≪5 min to subway!≫ "Shimoza-an" Traditional house in the heart of Kyoto 1F pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ≪5 min to subway!≫ "Shimoza-an" Traditional house in the heart of Kyoto 1F?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at ≪5 min to subway!≫ "Shimoza-an" Traditional house in the heart of Kyoto 1F?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ≪5 min to subway!≫ "Shimoza-an" Traditional house in the heart of Kyoto 1F?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ≪5 min to subway!≫ "Shimoza-an" Traditional house in the heart of Kyoto 1F located?

Located in Downtown Kyoto, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Sanjo Street and Shijo Street. Nijō Castle and Nishiki Market are also within 15 minutes. Karasuma Oike Station is 6 minutes by foot and Nijojo-mae Station is 8 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Toshimitsu Negishi

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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!

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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