Koke-an (Moss Garden Cottage) Small Traditional Japanese House Kyoto Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 209514

Western Style Double Bed & Aircon in a lovely Traditional Room

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Location: Kyoto, Japan, Asia (Lovely Traditional Townhouse Located in Kyotos Historic Area) View Map

Accommodations:  Small House, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)

The house is a traditional Japanese Machiya (Townhouse)in an absolutely superb location. A little hideaway in a deep alleyway ensuring that that the house is completely quiet yet allowing immediate access to the middle of Kyoto’s historical Higashiyama (Eastern Mountains) district. The house is small, one bedroom, tiny lounge and long narrow ‘eel bed’ kitchen which looks through to a stunning Japanese moss garden. The kitchen has a refrigerator, microwave, kettle, toaster and is perfect for preparing breakfast. Lunch and dinner are best eaten in local cafes and restaurants.

The house is furnished with Japanese antiques but also with brand new modern features like a western toilet, shower, air-conditioning, and microwave. There is a TV and a selection of Japan related DVDS. There is internet access available via a laptop provided , or use your own with our connection.
Its great location makes up for its small size. It really is perfect for a one or two week stay in Kyoto.

The highlights of Kyoto; Chion –in Temple Maruyama Park, Philosophers Walk, Heian Shrine, and Nanzen-ji Temple are all an easy 10 minute stroll from the house. There are many interesting cafes, antique shops and specialty shops that make sweets, incense and bags from old kimonos. Ten minutes away are the Higashiyama mountains that have superb hiking.

The nearby International Community House (INCH) (9.00am-9.00pm) has internet, a huge TV with CNN, daily Japanese language classes and weekly calligraphy, ink painting, origami etc classes in English for ¥50 (fifty cents). It also has a large library with daily English edition Japanese newspapers as well as weekly American, English, Australian newspapers available. There is a coffee shop and a huge notice board as well as an information centre.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
• Beds
  • Double Bed
• Entertainment
  • DVD
  • Video Library: Selection of Japanese movies in English or with sutitles
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Microwave
• Communications
  • Cell Phone
  • Broadband Internet
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Not Suitable for Children
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Hiking
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Museums
• Other Activities
  • Gardens, temples, antique shops and superb hiking all within a few minutes walk.

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Yen 10,000/night (approximately $US115), minimum three nights.
Yen60,000 weekly (approximately $US700)

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

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• 11/16/09
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  darl kleinbach , USA West Coast
  • Koke-An was the third home we rented in Kyoto and the best. Moss Cottage beautifully balances the traditional Japanese abode with amenities we westerners are used to. i.e.A comfortable bed is essential to us as Senior Americans. The location was private, quiet and extremely convenient to tourist highlights and conveniences. Rory was available quickly whenever we asked a question. We highly recommend Koke-An for your Kyoto home-away-from- home.
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Thankyou very much, im glad you enjoyed it. Rory
• 05/03/09
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  Doug Pham , Fullerton, California
  • The house was very charming. We had the feel of living in a traditional Japanese house but with modern amenities for comfort. The location of the house was great. We were within walking distance of a lot of attractions, such as the Philosopher's Path. There are restaurants and markets close by also. Try Bamboo, which is very close. Rory, the owner, was very nice. Ask him for a personal tour of Kyoto. We had a great time on a tour with him. We definitely recommend renting his house.
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Thanks Doug and Thao, my pleasure and yes Bamboo is a great resturant, one of our favorites
• 04/21/09
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  dan greenfeld , new york city
  • This was our 5th trip to Kyoto and this was a perfect place to stay. For 2 people the house is not "tiny" or "small." It feels quite spacious and is much larger than a hotel room. It is very tastefully done with Rory's tiles and ceramics giving it a personal touch, and the moss garden opening it up. Very importantly, the bed is really comfortable. It is also reasonably priced, particularly compared to a ryokan, which will charge per person. The location is excellent. An easy walk to the eastern temples and Gion, a bus to Kyoto station on the corner and the subway a 2 minute walk. Good restaurants in the area, a massage clinic on Sanjo by the small canal and a wonderful japanese sweets shop in a small alley on Sanjo across from the massage clinic. Rory was enormously helpful. We will return on our next visit to Kyoto.
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Thanks Dan, my pleasure and thanks for the books
• 04/19/09
  Positive Rating
  Chris , NSW
  • This is a really gorgeous little house, in a fantastic location. We were able to easily walk into the city, or catch a bus if tired at the end of the day. There are plenty of facilities nearby including supermarkets, post office, restaurants and more. I really don't see why anyone would want to stay in a hotel when you can stay in a great place like this and it's cheaper! Rory (the owner) was really helpful too - pointing out the good sites on maps and answering our questions on Japanese culture. I really recommend it to anyone who wants to experience a little piece of Japan. :)
    
    Homeowner Response:
    Thanks Chris, my pleasure.
• 12/12/08
  Positive Rating
  , chicago IL
  • when i opened the door of this cozy and quiet little machiya, i knew i had found home. it was ideal for my stay exploring the gardens of kyoto this autumn--so ideal that i extended my stay another week. it is truly authentic and tastefully restored, which means tatami and shoji and a moss viewing garden, along with the classic eel kitchen. there's a microwave, but no stove--so you won't be whipping up any gourmet meals, but why would you want to in kyoto? there are great restaurants right up jingu michi, including a really fine noodle shop steps away. and a lovely little cafe--cannelle- across the street where i ate breakfast most mornings. the location is perfect ... bus and subway close by, along with museums and gardens. one word of advice: traditional in japan means unheated bathroom, so in cold weather, the toilet is cold. but considering the rest of the place, easy to get used to. on the other hand, the shower was one of the best i've ever used--great pressure, plenty of hot water-better than any hotel in which i've stayed! if you want a true traditional experience in kyoto, full of atmosphere, this is it. it helped make my journey a memorable one.
    
    Homeowner Response:
    OK Larry the toilets got a heated seat now

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