Location: Kyoto, Japan, Asia (Central, walk to shopping, sightseeing and transportation) View Map
Accommodations: Townhome, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 1-4)
Keywords: Machiya Townhouse
Welcome to Maeniiya, a traditional Japanese townhouse known as Machiya. Tucked away in a VERY quiet neighborhood both day and night, on a small cobblestone alley in the heart of the ancient city of Kyoto, you will find your home away from home.
This beautifully restored Machiya retains its old world charm and provides insight into the old way of life in Japan. The Machiya is centrally located for sightseeing, with many of Kyoto's famous temples and shrines, shopping, dining and entertainment districts closeby. There are lots of stores and restaurants within walking distance. A subway station of Karasuma Line is a 10 minute walk (Shijo Station), a train station of Hankyu Kyoto Line is also a 10 minute walk (Karasuma Station), and the closest bus stop is a 5 minute walk (Shijo Nishi-no-Toin stop).
***VISIT OUR "MAENIIYA" WEBSITE (CLICK OWNER'S WEBSITE BELOW) FOR MORE INFORMATION.***
This very old, two story wooden townhouse was completely renovated in March 2007 and is fully furnished. You have complete use of our two story machiya. On the first floor, you will find a Japanese living room with a very traditional sunken "kotatsu" table, looking out onto a small Japanese garden called Tsuboniwa, a fully equipped kitchen, a full bath and satelite TV for more than 25 English channels. On the second floor, guests sleep on top quality down feather traditional "Futons" placed on a tatami mat floor. There is also a second bedroom which comfortably sleeps 2 people and has a computer with wireless high speed internet for your personal use. It is also possible to watch TV and DVD/CDs on this computer.
Please enjoy Kyoto's old world charm in the modern comforts of our traditional Machiya townhouse. Please visit our website "Maeniiya" or contact us for more information.
***TWO FREE BICYCLES ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR OUR GUESTS TO USE.***
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Air Conditioning in all rooms.
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Balcony : Small Japanese Garden
- Communications
- Computer : DVD, CDs
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Coffee Maker, Electric Kettle, Hair Dryer, Iron and Ironing Board, Vaccum Cleaner, Brand New Bathroom, Western Style Toilet.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- In a convenient area, close to the main tourists attractions such as the Kawaramachi Geisha district, Kiyomizu Temple (nominated for one of the new 7 wonders of the world), Koudaiji Temple, Chionin Temple, Yasaka Shrine, Nishi Honganji Temple, Higashi Honganji Temple and the Nijojo Castle are all close by. ***We have two bicycles.***
Rate Details (In Canadian Dollars)
Rates are in Canadian dollars.
2 people: $185/night, $1085/week($155/day)
3 people: $215/night, $1295/week($185/day)
4 people: $245/night, $1505/week($215/day)
Tax is included in the price.
Payment by credit card through Paypal, personal cheque, wire transfer.
Weekly rate does not apply in high season of March, April, October and November.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Beautifully Restored Machiya on Old Cobblestone Alley/Sleeps 4
Kyoto Station: The 15-story building is the 2nd largest train station building and one of the largest buildings in Japan, which incorporates a shopping mall, hotel, movie theater, department store, a
The castle was built in 1603 by Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu for his residence in Kyoto. Ieyasu installed "nightingale floors" in order to prevent intrusions. The birds in cages under the wooden floor woul
This temple was built in 1602 by Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, when he split the main Honganji Temple in two (Higashi Honganji being the other) in order to diminish its power.
Established by Prince Shotoku and one of the oldest temples in Kyoto. It's the birthplace of "Ikebana" flower arrangement.
It opened in November 2006 and has collection of 200,000 items including rare items of Meiji period magazines and postwar rental books, etc.
Nishiki Market is known as "Kyoto's Kitchen." This long and narrow shopping street is lined up by more than 100 shops. It has a history of several centuries and many shops have been operated by the s
It used to be the residence of Japan's Imperial family until 1868, when the capital was moved to Tokyo from Kyoto.
It was built in 1630 for the occasion of Emperor's retirement, and became the palace for subsequent retired emperors.
The 131 meters tall tower is Kyoto's landmark. From the platform located 100 meters above ground, you can have a 360 degree view of the city. There many souvenir shops, restaurants and a hotel, incl
The building, constructed in 1938 for Marubeni Company, was the architectural masterpiece and the landmark in this business district of Kyoto. The building was completely renovated by the world reno
Shosei-en Garden is a second residence of Higashi Honganji Temple, which was originally built as a retreat of the chief priest Sen Nyo (1602~1658).
Toji Temple was built in 794 when Kyoto became the capital of Japan and is world heritage. The five storied pagoda is a national treasure and the tallest pagoda in Japan. The temple is also famous fo
Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head of 30,000 or so Inari shrines of Japan. Thousands of vermillion torii gateways are very famous. The shrine spreads on the hillside and it will take about 2 hours to w
Owner's Map of Kyoto
Please visit our "Maeniiya" website (just click Owner's Website) and check out your hosts, Miho and Akemi's blog "Kyoto Now."
Property Photos
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- Maeniiya is situated on this very old cobblestone alley. - Kyoto Townhouse Rental in Japan
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- Foyer - Kyoto Townhouse Rental in Japan
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- Japanese living room with sunken "kotatsu" and tsuboniwa garden. - Kyoto Townhouse Rental in Japan
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- Fully equipped kitchen
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- Japanese style bedroom on the 2nd floor (top quality futons are used).
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- Entrance
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- Tsuboniwa garden
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- View from foyer
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- Den with high speed internet (wireless)
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- Den as 2nd bedroom (sleeps comfortably up to 2 people)
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- Full bathroom
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- Japanese high tech toilet "TOTO"
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- Laundry room
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- KYOTO NOW blog in our website: Full moon/cherry blossom/snow, ALL in one day!!!
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- 1st floor map
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- 2nd floor map
Traveler Reviews (34)
Five Wonderful Weeks at Maeniiya
Guest: L & G (Toronto, Canada)
(Toronto, Canada)
Date of Stay: 11/10/11
Review Submitted: 02/01/12
We have visited Japan several times and were so glad that this time we arranged accommodation at Maeniiya for our five week stay in Kyoto. It immediately became our “home away from home”. Located in the center of Kyoto on its small cobblestone alley, this Machiya Townhouse was always very quiet. We were greeted warmly by Miho who showed us the workings of the house. She freely offered her assistance if it became necessary. The machiya itself is well-maintained and comfortable, equipped with modern appliances and amenities. There is nothing better than slipping into a futon bed after soaking in a Japanese bath. High-speed Wi-Fi internet access allowed us to maintain contact with friends and family members back home. Even though amenities such as subway, bus, and train lines are close by, having two bicycles at our disposal was wonderful. Kyoto is a safe city for biking with many bike paths and a mutual respect among vehicles, pedestrians and bikers. We biked almost every day which allowed us to see so much more of this fabulous city than would otherwise have been possible. We highly recommend Maeniiya to those who are staying a few days or more, rather than a hotel or ryokan. We will be staying again at Maeniiya during our next trip to Japan.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers.
OurcTwo Week Stay at a Wonderful Machiya in Kyoto
Guest: Bob
(Scottsdale Arizona)
Date of Stay: 01/02/12
Review Submitted: 01/27/12
Everything was perfect, great location, quiet street, the owner was very helpful. Miho welcomed us and guided us around the machiya. We found it very convenient to shopping for food and sightseeing. The machiya is charming and well supplied. WIFi and cable tv with many English channels. Don't overpack as the washer dryer is very convenient. You will find the automatic filling bathtub amazing. So much nicer than an impersonal hotel. I had fun exploring the many restaurants in the area.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.
Wonderful Kyoto Machiya Experience
Guest: S&N
(Toronto, ON, Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/23/11
Review Submitted: 11/16/11
Maeniiya was exactly what we needed in Kyoto. It has great location, close to everything we wanted. We particularly enjoyed our short walks to and from Nishiki Market and its surrounding areas. Since this is our third or fourth time in Kyoto, we didn't visit many temples and shrines except for Kiyomizu Temple, our favourite, but if you're in reasonable shape, you can readily walk or cycle to many tourist spots in the city. Subway, bus, and train lines are close by making day trips to Nara, Arashiyama, Uji and other places very easy too. Having two bicycles at our disposal was ideal. We cycled for 40 min to a flea market one day and immensely enjoyed the experience. The machiya itself is well-maintained and comfortable, equipped with modern appliances and amenities. High-speed Wi-Fi internet access was greatly appreciated as we could check our e-mails and use Skype for local and international calls as well. Miho-san was extremely helpful in making our stay in Kyoto more informed and enjoyable. We highly recommend Maeniiya to those who are tired of staying in the same old hotel but are hesitant to spend several nights in a row at a high priced Japanese-style hotel (ryokan) where you must gorge on a large amount of food twice a day everyday. Kyoto is truly a beautiful city and staying in a machiya rental is the way to go.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers.
Japanese Hospitality
Guest: Maggie
(San Francisco,CA)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11
Review Submitted: 07/25/11
My daughter and I felt right at home in this spotless and well organized home. There was easy access to all sightseeing and transportation. Miho was kind and beyond helpful in acclimating us for our stay. Kyoto is an excellent home base for day trips to Nara and Hiroshima.The stairs to the second floor may be a little tricky if you have mobility issues. We're both tall (6 ft. and 5'9) but were able to adjust easily. Amenities such as bilingual TV, bicycles , umbrellas, washer/dryer, complete kitchen and internet accesibility made our stay especially comfortable. Love the Japanese bathrooms. The price is great. We've both traveled a great deal and agree that this is a real gem!!!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Best place to stay!!
Guest: Valerie
(Montreal, Quebec, Canada)
Date of Stay: 08/12/10
Review Submitted: 11/10/10
This house is just unbelievable! Old and modern together. Everything is perfectly clean and all what we need was there! Next time I will go to Kyoto, I'll go there 100% sure! Fallen in love with that place!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
We loved Maeniiya!
Guest: Thomas
(Melbourne, Australia)
Date of Stay: 09/05/10
Review Submitted: 10/23/10
We stayed at Maeniiya for one week in September and loved every minute of it. This place was better than any hotel accommodation we have ever stayed in when traveling in Japan. If you are looking for a peaceful and quiet stay, this is the place for you! It was very clean and spacious, and many maps and guides to help you get around the city. The location is only 10-15 minutes away from the main part of downtown, and bus/subway stops are close by, along with convenient stores, supermarkets, restaurants and bars. What more could you ask for? We were also very fortunate to have Miho, who made our stay much more enjoyable. Thanks to her help we were able to watch two professional soccer games, and visit the Toji Temple's flea market. We experienced many great things during our stay in Japan, and have got to say that visiting Kyoto and staying in a machiya was one of our best highlights. I highly recommend this place to anyone, and will definitely come back again. Thank you Miho and to the owners for such a warm welcoming, and enjoyable stay. We loved your place, and the beautiful city of Kyoto.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A beautiful comfortable house
Guest: Dawn and Stephen
(Boston)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10
Review Submitted: 10/13/10
We stayed here our last five days in Kyoto. If you are looking for a traditional house with a few more western amenities, this is your place. the Japanese table had a well for your legs and the kitchen is on the same level as the rest of the house. Lots of storage space for stuff. It is on a quiet pedestrian pathway in the middle of downtown. It was quiet at night. There were only two of us so we kind of rattled around, but it did give me a computer room to work n. (We were making videos in temple gardens.) It would be a great place for two couples traveling. It was clean, the photos are accurate and I would certainly recommend it to a friend.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A wonderful home bases in Kyoto
Guest: Norma
(London, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 07/05/10
Review Submitted: 07/28/10
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Maeniiya. The neighborhood was quiet and "homey". Maeniiya had everything one could want and was very peaceful. We felt at ease immediately. That feeling was heightened by Miho, who was more than extremely helpful and who made everything run smoothly for us. The property was extremely clean and everything about it surpassed our expectations. Excellent guidebooks and maps are supplied, and Miho even called us a couple of times to tell us about things going on in town that were related to the upcoming Gion festival. It was an easy walk to several bus and subway stops, as well as to convenience and other stores for food and snacks. We recommend Maeniiya highly and would certainly stay there again. Thanks to Miho and the owners for a wonderful stay in a fascinating city.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Traveling mom (Dundee, IL)
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Date of Stay: 06/23/10
Review Submitted: 06/23/10
Loved our stay at Maeniiya! This property was close to major bus routes and an all day pass got you everywhere. My daughters and I had a relaxing stay, after all day sightseeing we came back to a convenient location and well kept Machiya with so many extras. Hostess is very helpful (found us sports bar while the world cup was going on). This is a wonderful alternative to hotel living while you are away.
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Guest: Lachie, Australia
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Date of Stay: 03/30/10
Review Submitted: 04/24/10
Thank you for all your help during our time in Kyoto. Both Emma and I really loved the city and its sights, and aim to come back one day with the rest of our family. Thanks again.
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