One kind of Machiya luxury facade High Wall Style ''TAKABEI TSUKURI''
Location: Kyoto, Japan, Asia
Accommodations: House, 1 Bedroom + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 3)
Keywords: Kyoto House Rental, Machiya Rental, Machiya Stay, Vacation Rental, Traditional House,
The Arashiyama Hanare will be registered as a ''Structure of Landscape Importance Kyoto City'' in 2012. The Arashiyama Hanare is a traditional Japanese "Machiya" is located in scenic Arashiyama, on the west side of Kyoto. The train station (JR Saga Arashiyama Station) is from there it's 10-15 minutes to Kyoto Station. Arashiyama is a popular tourist destination in Kyoto, with it's beautiful scenery, the Hozu and Katsura Rivers with it's romantic "Moon-Crossing Bridge" (8 minute walk),the bamboo grove and the Monkey Park.
The UNESCO World Heritage listed Tenryuji Temple is an 8 minute walk away. Other temples are such as Daikakuji temple(It was the villeage for the emperor), Seiryoji temple, Adashino Nenbutsuji temple, Jojakkoji temple, Nisonin temple and Rokuoin temple etc, which are possible to visit from the Arashiyama Hanare by walk.
Other sights are very easily reached by the Randen line train, such as Ninnaji Temple, Ryoanji Temple, Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) and Saihoji (Moss Temple.) Other nearby tourist attractions include the Saga "Romantic Train" old-fashioned diesel train which winds through the hills, as well as boat rental and white-water rafting, not to mention hiking, all located nearby.
Out side of Kyoto, it is very easy to access other popular tourist spots such as Nara, Uji, Osaka, Himeji, Hiroshima etc by JR train since the JR train station (JR Saga Arashiyama Station) is five minutes walk away. A natural "onsen" hot spring (entrance fee just ¥1000) is just a 15 minute walk away.
The Arashiyama Hanare was built on before 1935, and was completely restored in November 2008-2011. The restoration was a labor of love, requiring the participation of artisans specializing in traditional carpentry techniques, and using natural materials in all areas both inside and out. Great efforts were made to recreate an atmosphere which will allow guests to experience the traditional way of living. An added modern touch for comfort is the luxurious bathing area and bathroom...where you can soak in the oversized tub while gazing at the Zen garden, after a full day of sightseeing.
The Arashiyama Hanare is just behind the main house, but has an independent entrance and accommodation are completely separated. The total space is 55 square meters. Near the entrance is the original old Japanese style kitchen which has basic facilities for cooking. The floor of the kitchen is made of "tataki," a traditional mixture of "shikkui" and soil. There are two tatami rooms, one 3 mats, and the other 6 mats. Two to three guests can be accommodated on futons, which can be placed on the floor of either room.
The Arashiyama Hanare shares a "Zen garden" called Nakaniwa, with the main house. The owners live in the main house. Owners speak English, and are happy to provide assistance during the stay. One of the owners is an "Ikebana" master, and flower arrangements will welcome guests upon arrival.
There's easy access to all of the sightseeing spots in central Kyoto. The train station (JR Saga Arashiyama Station) is five minutes walk away, and from there it's 10-15 minutes to Kyoto Station. Another train station "Randen Saga" is three minutes walk away.
The Arashiyama Hanare offers an opportunity to experience Kyoto life in a very special part of the city, living in a typical Kyoto silent neighborhood.
In the days when the ancient capital was located in Nara, Arashiyama was known as a pleasure resort for the Emperor and his court people. Since then, it has always attracted people with it's scenic beauty and seasonal colors, particularly the cherry blossoms of the Spring, and the changing leaves of the Autumn.
You can spend your personal time in this space where the Arashiyama Hanare is intimate.
Please have a look at "guest comments" to hear about the personal experiences of a few of our guests. Those were left to quest's own devices, owner don't left those comments!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Shopping
- Boating
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Natural Hot Springs located 15 minutes' walk away, entry ¥1000 per person. There is a traditional public bath. They burn the natural wood for heating a bath not using gas and oil. You will feel hotly a bit. It is just 2 min walk away.
Rate Details (In Japanese Yen)
¥11,000/nt. low season (December to February, June to August)
¥12,000/nt. high season (March, May, September to October)
¥13,000/nt. peak season (April, November)
Rate is for two persons. Charge for third person is an additional ¥2,000/night.
Rates include tax. Minimum stay 5 nights.
Credit Cards Accepted via Paypal or International Wire Transfer.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Hello, I and my family were born here in Kyoto. We are very willing to welcome our guest in our guest house''Hanare''. The house concept is just offer you the authentic traditional Japanese life style. Please search our website on Google search engine. You just put ''arashiyamahanare''. It will see more detail of this house.
The Unique Benefits of this House
It is free service for our guests!!
We help to make a reservation ''Kyoto Imperial Palace'' '' Katsura Imperial Villa'' ''Syugakuin Imperial Villa'' and ''Moss Temple'' . Those are special places in Kyoto. Katsura Imperial Villa and Moss Temple are very easy to get from the Arashiyama Hanare House. It should be sending a double postcard to either Imperial Household Agency or Moss Temple before 21 days at least for the reservation. The admission and a double postcard are free except admission fee of Moss Temple. Please ask to us more details.
Property Photos
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- One kind of Machiya luxury facade High Wall Style ''TAKABEI TSUKURI'' - Kyoto Vacation House Located Close to the Train Station
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- The original traditional Japanese kitchen space ''DOMA'' - Kyoto Vacation House Located Close to the Train Station
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- 6 tatami room for living with ''TOKONOMA'' - Kyoto Vacation House Located Close to the Train Station
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- High Class Handpick White-Goose Futons are provided on Tatami Room
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- adjacent to garden from the room with the antique pumpkin style lamp
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- View the Engawa and 3 tatami room from 6 tatami room
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- Original antique light dangled from the celling and also original antique wires
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- Modern Japanese wide bathroom with with shower facility. adjacent to garden.
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- Traditional Kyoto's style garden called Nakaniwa just front of the Hanare.
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- Bamboo Groves in Arashiyama
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- Near the Togetsukyo Bridge in Arashiyama, It is coming autumn.
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- Hozu river in Arashiyama
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- Rakushisha in Saga Arashiyama
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- Flower arrangements ''IKEBANA'' will welcome guests upon arrival.
Traveler Reviews (53)
A True Gem in Lovely, Peaceful and Welcoming Arashiyama
Guest: aroye
(Tulsa Oklahoma)
Date of Stay: 10/06/11
Review Submitted: 12/30/11
This was my first trip to Japan, and where I spent my first night in Japan. Traveling to Japan has been a lifelong dream, and I could not have been more fortunate than to have found myself in such a peaceful and perfectly appointed traditional machiya. Tanaka-san and his lovely family have created a haven for travelers seeking to immerse themselves in traditional architecture and lifestyle, while providing all the modern amenities that can make a stay truly comfortable. The machiya is immaculate, and Tanaka-san takes the time to make sure you are familiar with all the appliances and appointments, and goes through a book he has put together listing out all you might need during your stay. Fortunately for me, his English is very good. I arrived at night, and awoke the next morning to see a beautiful courtyard garden laid out before me. If you are a student of Japanese residential architecture, you will be happy to see Tanaka-san has gone to great lengths to preserve the integrity of the home - from the doma, or packed earth floor of the kitchen, to the beautiful tatami and the stunning pendant lights throughout. While there are tons of things to do in Arashiyama along the traditional sightseeing, and certainly some of the most beautiful small temples to be found in Kyoto, I have to say my favorite time sent there was simply walking around the neighborhoods, especially on a Sunday. Staying at Hanare House gave me a sense of the community as a whole. There are not throngs of tourists about. And while the rest of Kyoto is certainly accessible - Randen station is a five minute walk at most - it felt more like I was staying in a smaller town where I could truly get a sense of the ebb and flow of daily Japanese life. About six minutes away you have the Post Office for cash, and on the same corner you can get THE best shaved coffee ice cream and find a bike rental place. Towards the river you can catch the bus. Tenruji is worth the visit, and you can exit through the 'Bamboo Forest' which is really a lane, best very early or late. Gio-ji is not to be missed and the Sagano Doll Museum is a treasure, even without Japanese reading skill. And each evening when you return, you have the peace and beauty of Hanare House awaiting, as well as a stunning ikebana arrangement from the skillful hands of Tanaka-san's wife. And that lovely lovely tub!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.
Charming Machiya in Arashiyama
Guest: Jessica
(Victoria, Australia)
Date of Stay: 11/30/11
Review Submitted: 12/06/11
We spent our last 3 nights of our 2 week holiday in this enchanting Machiya, it was both a great way to finish our holiday and the best place we stayed on the trip. From the moment we walked in, we fell in love, with the traditional style of the design and the tranquil garden, plus the bonus of a modern toilet and bath that talked to us :) The area guide folder with restaurant recommendations, maps and transport timetables was awesome, all the resources you require, a great extra provided by a great host, Tokuji Tanaka. Tokuji per-organized a trip to moss garden for us (and Katsura imperial palace, although it was all booked out), this was a very valuable service, as i'm not sure we would have been able to organize it, and it was certainly a highlight of our trip. Tokuji is a great host and a lovely fellow, he made the whole process of booking and organizing trips, plus providing info, so easy, as he is a great email communicator and very easy going. I would highly recommend staying here, it is sure to impress and charm. Arishiyama is a great area also, with so much to see, 3 days was certainly not enough time, next time we will stay for a few weeks. Thanks :)
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.
Fantastic home away from home!
Guest: Claudia
(Oakland, Ca. USA)
Date of Stay: 10/15/11
Review Submitted: 10/24/11
My husband and I loved our short stay at Hanare House! The Tanakas keep the house so perfectly clean and have thought of everything you might need. Since I had lived in Japan almost thirty years ago and was finally having the opportunity to come back for a visit, it was the perfect place to stay and enjoy a truly Japanese style home (with the added comfort of a very modern western toilet), including a beautiful flower arrangement that gradually unfolded during our stay. We had the best day of our time in Japan just wandering on foot from the house to see Tenryuji Temple, the bamboo forest, and stroll along the river. We were lucky to encounter a festival we hadn't known about which involved people dressed in traditional imperial garb and ceremonial dance and music! Then we crossed the river to a lovely, old fashioned restaurant, where we had a delicious and not too expensive meal. Though our guide book suggested we might not find places to eat in Arashiyama, there were many restaurants, but I would suggest you eat on the early side, as things did seem to shut down early. The nights were perfectly silent and we slept very well.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children.
Another wonderful visit
Guest: Paul, Chie, Hajime and Jeanne
(Portland, Oregon USA)
Date of Stay: 09/06/11
Review Submitted: 09/27/11
This is our second visit to Arashiyama Hanare, once in the Winter and once in the Summer. There is so much to see just walking distance from the Machiya, that we will have to come back again to see it all. Tanaka san and his family are wonderful hosts. At the end of the day, we always enjoyed the tranquility of returning home to Arashiyama Hanare.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great Location and Best Food Recommendations in Japan!
Guest: Felicia and Erik
(Portland, Oregon, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/22/11
Review Submitted: 08/23/11
We stayed at the Hanare House recently and were very happy with the house itself and the surrounding neighborhood. The Arashiyama area was everything we hoped Kyoto would be: small streets with traditional houses, close proximity to various historic sites and public transit, and friendly people. The best part of our stay here was the food. We followed the owners' recommendations and went to four of the local restaurants and had some of the most incredibly delicious food in Japan - heck, we are serious foodies and I think our meals there were some of the BEST I've ever had! One thing that wasn't mentioned in the owners' book, but we highly recommend, is stopping by the cracker/nut shop next to the grocery store and around the corner from the yakitori place; we had the freshest and tastiest roasted cashews and wasabi peas there and it's a great place to get snacks. The Hanare House was truly fantastic and I highly recommend staying there while you are in Kyoto!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Our Japanese Home
Guest: Robert
(Seattle, WA USA)
Date of Stay: 05/19/11
Review Submitted: 05/31/11
We stayed for a week at the wonderful Arashiyama Hanare in May 2011. The owner has prepared a wonderful house for guests. It is extremely clean, tranquil, and welcoming. It is a nice mix of historic Japanese, mixed with modern amenities - like the incredible talking bathtub. Every night, after a long day of exploring beautiful Kyoto, it was such a pleasure to return to our Japanese home, take a bath, and fall into our futons. We loved the neighborhood. Very quiet, but close to a lot of restaurants, transportation, and the supermarket. Everyone in the neighborhood was very nice to us. The Arashiyama area has a lot to see and do, but isn't as overrun with tourists as other areas of Kyoto. We loved the bamboo forest, the Hozu Rvier boat trip, and the small temples in the area. The host is wonderful. He provided good information for us in advance, helped us a few times with questions during our stay, while respecting our privacy. He's a very nice guy and very interesting to chat with. We truly loved staying here. And really hope that sometime we can return and stay longer.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.
A nice stay in a traditional machiya (25-28 April 2011)
Guest: Guido
(Turin, Italy)
Date of Stay: 04/25/11
Review Submitted: 05/15/11
Hanare is a true Japanese traditional house that will give you a real taste of Japanese life. Absolutely spic and span and well equipped, located in what must be one of the nicest and quietest areas in Kyoto, it will be a good base camp for your excursions in the rest of the city, but don't forget to explore the numerous small temples up the hillside in Arashiyama, much more intimate and meditative than the larger ones. Waking up in the morning with a view on the small garden is a boon that makes for a better day ahead. You will have to come to terms with a decidedly tiny wash basin, but that is really the only fault I could endeavour to find with this splendid house. The owner and his family will also kindly assist in any special need you may have. Guido & Miriam, Turin, Italy
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing.
Great Location, Wonderful, Quiet Traditional Accommodation
Guest: EndlessTravelWishes
(Victoria, BC, Canada)
Date of Stay: 04/02/11
Review Submitted: 04/28/11
Our first VRBO rental and it was perfect. We had a wonderful 8 nights here in early April and we could easily have stayed longer. We loved the traditional home and the soaker tub and Western toilet with all the Japanese bells and whistles were luxurious touches. Tokuji happily supplied us with an extra layer of futon the 2nd night and that was very comfortable. Tokuji gave us lots of information on local sights, restaurants, and transportation. We splurged our first night in Arashiyama going to the nearby restaurant Matsu. Tokuji kindly offered to drive us there and we took a short taxi ride home. The owner, his wife and adult children along with the rest of the staff made this a very enjoyable evening and the delicious variety of food was worth every Yen. We also had several very tasty meals at Jizake (a short walk)—the chef / owner fed us a wonderful sampling of dishes. (As a previous reviewer mentioned, try the stuffed chicken wings!!) Tokuji pre-booked visits to the Shugakuin Imperial Villa and Moss Temple—lovely gardens. Other highlights for us: Kinkaku-ji Temple (The Golden Pavilion), Ryoani-ji Temple and Ninna-ji Temple; Katsura Imperial Villa; Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion) and the Philosopher's walk especially beautiful during the cherry bloom; Kodaiji Temple; Heian Shrine and gorgeous gardens; strolling Higashiyama-ku, Gion—the canal with the daily changing trees was a favourite walk that we kept going back to and where we had several real Geisha/Maiko spottings...however, it was always nice to get away from the crowds and come home to our quiet abode. Don't forgot this area—Arashiyama! Tenrji Temple, the Bamboo grove, Ohkouchi Sansou Garden, the Sagano Romantic train with a return by 2 hour tour on the Hozu River, and simply strolling along the park and riverbank by the Togetsukyo Bridge are all wonderful experiences. Easy day trips: Nara (part day) and a long day trip to Hiroshima / Miyajima—make sure to go up Mt Misen. If more time we would have done a day trip to Koyasan—as it was we didn't see half of what there was to see in Kyoto. Tokuji was there when we had questions, but otherwise invisible...a perfect host!! On top of everything else, he went way beyond our expectations when he made a bus reservation for travel between Takayama and Shirakawago and when he forwarded our big piece of luggage to the airport for us while we spent our last few days in the country. We would highly recommend this property and we would definitely return!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.
Unique Experience
Guest: Grandma Betty
(Jackson, MI, USA)
Date of Stay: 02/20/11
Review Submitted: 03/04/11
We just got home from a wonderful experience in Japan staying in Arashiyama at the traditional Machiya Hanare house. It was truly a unique experience. A very serene, quiet, almost meditative stay. Excellent access to transportation to see Kyoto. Our host was very helpful, including spotting us on the street in Kyoto and offering us a ride to the garden we were seeking. A great experience.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
A Serene Place
Guest: Michelle
(Belgium / Taiwan)
Date of Stay: 02/13/11
Review Submitted: 02/21/11
Traveling with a little child is not easy, but we tried in the past 2 years as much as possible. And the ever best place is here, actually the place is even not in the downtown, but locates in a very peaceful&beautiful area where makes us everyday want to come home earlier. Finest arrangement for the guest, in the meanwhile we also feel very independent as feeling like having an own house. From the kitchen to the first room, main room/living, corridor(with a very Japanese botanic view), terrace, nice bathroom.. Tanaka family has done this house in the most traditional details but as well modernized. Thank you very much for you hosting, an excellent place. p.s I didn't mention much about the rest details, like transportation or others, mostly you can find from the above comments. details.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
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