Kyoto Modern Apartments in Gion Kyoto Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 105639

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Location: Kyoto, Japan, Asia

Accommodations:  Apartment, Studio, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-3)

The Gion Apartments are in a modern apartment complex, constructed in 2006. This accommodation is modern and basic, yet perfectly comfortable and well-located in the center of Kyoto in the prime location of Gion. Four of the units are made available for short-term vacation rental (minimum 7 nights), so this situation can be ideal for groups traveling together.

Provided for your comfort are two twin beds, with an additional single futon available upon request. In addition there is a sofa with coffee table, fully equipped kitchen, and washer and dryer. Also there is a television as well as high-speed Internet connection.

Most of the furniture, bedroom, kitchen and bath accessories are from Muji, the Japanese purveyor of basic yet contemporary household furnishings, which now has stores overseas.

Please note that units are all the same size, with two slightly different floorplans (refer to photos.) Room types are assigned by availability and cannot be requested.

The location is Gion, the historic geisha quarters in the center of Kyoto. This is a perfect launching point for tourists, with easy access to temples and numerous tourist attractions, restaurants, and shopping.

Updated May 12, 2009
We are completely full the following nights:
-May 16, 17, 21
-June 7, 8
-July 14 - 16

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Elevator
• Beds
  • Double Bed
• Entertainment
  • TV (No Cable/Satellite)
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
• Communications
  • Broadband Internet
• Other Amenities
  • rental bicycles available
• Suitability
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants

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$110/nt. low season (December to February, June to August)
$130/nt. high season (March to May, September to November)
3rd person can stay for additional $20 per night
**Minimum 7 night stay
Payment in US$ by wire transfer.
Also accept Visa, Mastercard, and Paypal.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 05/27/09
  Positive Rating
  Steve Bivall , Wasaga Beach, ON
  • What a great place to stay in Kyoto! My wife and I stayed here for 8 days recently and we could not have chosen a better experience. Close to Gion, temples, transportation and restaurants. The description on VRBO is accurate and Curtis made the process proceed smoothly. Highly recommended.
• 05/25/09
  Positive Rating
  Rob , Germany, Rhein-Main
  • Simply perfect ! Especially if you are looking for flexibility, this is it. Equipped with everything you need, it is also ideally located; step outside, and you will see one taxi following the next, using that shortcut to Gion district. Bus and subway station also within easy reach. Massage, convenient stores or nice pottery shops nearby, you can also try some 'oishii' Japanese food restaurants, such as the one just at the Kyomizu-bus stop. If you get your Japan Rail-pass, this is your ideal hub to explore Kyoto or whole Japan! We will come back, that's for sure - and a special thanks to Curtis and Ayako !
• 04/28/09
  Positive Rating
  Sandy Yamane , Honolulu, Hawaii
  • My husband and I recently returned from a wonderful week in Kyoto! The Gion apartment was an amazing find, exceeded our expectations, and was everything positive as described in all the other comments. It was convenient, secure, quiet, remarkably clean, and very spacious with all the necessities. We could even do our laundry in our unit at no additional cost! It was our home away from home and a great place to return to at the end of each long day of exploring and experiencing Kyoto! In fact, we enjoyed it so much that we are already planning a return trip in December to "share" Kyoto with our young adult children! Curtis and Ayako are wonderful professionals to work with, always delivering prompt, efficient, and courteous service with a "smile" I could feel through all the email messages exchanged between us! Arigato, Curtis-san and Ayako-san! I'm looking forward to working with you again!
• 04/26/09
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  Allan Brabo , Portland, Oregon
  • Wonderful Apartment, great location and professional management/communication with Owner. I stayed in one apartment mid March through mid April for 4 weeks and it was everything I needed. I would stay here again and recommend to friends.
• 04/23/09
  Positive Rating
  Julie , Hawaii
  • We had a wonderful stay. The apartment far exceeded our expectations. We stayed with our almost 2 year old son and found the apartment to be a great fit for our family. It was an amazing location--close to many restaurants, shopping and sites. We also appreciated the convenience of being able to rent bikes. Curtis was very helpful and assisted with all of our needs.
• 04/22/09
  Positive Rating
  Nick , Valparaiso IN
  • I was born in Japan near Kyoto, so I know the city pretty well. As a half native, I guranntee that the apartment will give you a 100% satisfaction. For foreign tourists, the location of this appartment is absolutely perfect. Most charming area in Kyoto, Higashiyama (Kiyomizu, Gion, Okazaki etc.) is all in walking distance. It is also very close to Keihan and Hankyu line major stations, so other important cities in Kansai such as Nara,Osaka and Kobe are all within one hour train ride. The apartment is very clean and comfortable. It is also well equipped. If I may add one request, I wanted to see a small dining table and a couple of chairs!
• 04/15/09
  Positive Rating
  peter , haifa/ISRAEL
  • everything was exelent,I would wormly recomand the gion apartments,exelent location,walking distance to most tourist attractions,subway is a good 20 minutes walk.
• 03/26/09
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  , Frankfurt, Germany
  • We were lucky enough to get this apartment just as the cherry blossom season started in 2008. Indeed, this apartment made our whole trip possible! We were two adults with two kids and only came home in the evenings. Although there are a few places to eat nearby, we often brought something back from the market. The kitchen had everything we needed. All formal arrangements (contract, key access) were very easy and the owner was also nice to deal with.
• 01/31/09
  Positive Rating
  Stephanie Chrisman , Misawa, Japan
  • As with other guests I concur that these apartments are exceptionally clean, conveniently located and a perfect way to travel Japan. But the beauty in these appartments is the small details. They boast many amenities, i.e. kitchen utensils, coffeemaker, washer/dryer, full bath, etc. I was impressed that the kitchen knives were actually sharp, there were filters for coffee, laundry detergent, dish soap and shampoo/conditioner immediately available...items travelers often overlook when packing. The level of detail and care that is taken in these apartments is indicative of the overall experience. I highly recommend this location if you are traveling to Kyoto!
• 01/09/09
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  • Great stay. A real find. Nicely appointed apartment in a very convenient location right on the edge of the Gion district. Convenient access to subways and buses and there are cabs everywhere. KEY TIP: The apartment building is NOT called "Gion Apartments" it is "Sartal" as in the address on the rental agreement.

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