Shofu-an(Pine Breeze), Kiyomizu Gion Area

• Wonderful stay in Shofu-an for our family of 5.

  Wonderful stay in Shofu-an for our family of 5.

  • Guest Magpss1
  • Date of stay 05/02/13
  • Review Submitted 05/13/13
  We had a wonderful stay at Shofu-an, and we loved the experience of staying in a house rather than a hotel. The location of the house cannot be beaten: it is walking distance from Gion and Ponto-Cho, the Kiyomizu temple, the Yasaka temple and beautiful Kenninji temple, and quite literally at the doorstep, there are buses going pretty much everywhere you need to go. Yet, the house is located in a very typical Kyoto residential neighborhood and you get a true feel of the Kyoto life! There are also convenience stores and little restaurants nearby. The house in itself is lovely and very well maintained. The ground floor area is tiny but sufficient to have family meals. The bathroom is lovely. Upstairs, the bedrooms are big and very comfortable. Our kids absolutely loved the tatami room, which sleeps 3 kids very comfortably. There is a tiny yet lovely terrace too. Roxana, who looks after the house, is a wonderful person: she is extremely kind and so helpful! She really made a difference for us and we cannot thank her enough. In a nutshell: we highly recommend the place!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

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• a wonderful homely authentic japanish house for feeling happy and safe

  a wonderful homely authentic japanish house for feeling happy and safe

  • Guest Marianne B.
  • Date of stay 04/13/13
  • Review Submitted 04/27/13
  The listing description and the photos accurately reflected the rental's appearance and we found a really clean and wellmaintained house. The administrator Roxana was all the time so helpful in answering to questions and she gave us very good suggestions for our stay. We can recommend this nice property to everybody and we hope to come back later.The building material is select and has a high quality!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Go machiya! Go Shofu-An!

  Go machiya! Go Shofu-An!

  • Guest carissa
  • Date of stay 04/04/13
  • Review Submitted 04/14/13
  Staying at Shofu-An made our week-long Kyoto trip truly wonderful and memorable. Our 3 kids enjoyed sleeping on the comfortable futton beds. The place came complete with kitchen amenities, and even some food supplies. Heating was adequate in all the rooms and bathroom. Location was great as the machiya was in a quiet neighborhood but is also walking - distance to a lot of temples and shrines. Convenience stores and quaint restaurants were all a block or two away. The Ashiya Steak House is just a few meters away - and we highly recommend this restaurant for its authentic Japanese ambience and Kobe beef. Its owner is a 75-year old lady whose sense of humor added much spark to our last evening in Kyoto. Shofu-An' s property manager, Roxana, was most gracious and helpful in assisting us with our itinerary needs, tips, suggestions on places to visit, and restaurants to try, even in helping us confirm our shuttle transfers. She made us feel very much welcome and at home. We all fell in love with Kyoto and will surely be returning to Shofu-An.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: Thank you so much for your nice comment. I am happy you enjoyed Kyoto, and the stay at Shofu-an. I hope you come back again in another season to take beautiful photos as you did during the cherry blossom and discover once more the beauty of this city that always has something to show to visitors.

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• Perfect

  Perfect

  • Guest El
  • Date of stay 03/26/13
  • Review Submitted 04/11/13
  The house was just gorgeous, and beautifully restored. You do need to be very respectful of this gorgeous little traditional house. It was a once in a lifetime experience to stay in this special house in the heart of the amazing temples of Kyoto, really central location to everything. Our Host Roxana, was absolutely amazing and nothing was too much trouble, she gave us a wealth of information and maps on arrival, collected our trash daily and even by luck arranged for us to meet some Geishas, although don't expect this during your stay, we where just extremely lucky and grateful to Roxana. Absolutely fabulous place, I highly recommend for those wanting a piece of Japanese History.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Dear Eliza, thank you so much for your words. For me was just a pleasure to share with you my Kyoto experiences and way of living. I am very grateful you appreciated the traditional feeling of Shofu-an, and the neighborhood as well. The Maiko (young Geisha) meeting was just a lucky coincidence to make your memories more special! Hope to see you again with your nice friends!

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• beyond our expectations

  beyond our expectations

  • Guest JERO
  • Date of stay 11/15/12
  • Review Submitted 11/23/12
  This was my 3rd trip to Kyoto, and by far the nicest place I've ever stayed there. We had a group of 5 people, and more than enough space for everybody. Everybody's jaw dropped when they walked in, and I looked like a hero for booking it. Lots of character. Great location, pristine, quick feedback from owner, and couldn't have asked for more. Walking distance to Kiyomizu, and a quiet block to the main road for a bus, taxi, convenient store, or restaurants. If there is a 4th trip to Kyoto in my future, I already know where I'll be staying.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Thank you very much for your heart-warming comment. Hope to see you again in Kyoto!

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4 nights minimum 
2 Guests 30,000yen / night
for each extra guest over 15 years old 3.000yen  /  night  
for each extra guest between 5~15 years old 2.000yen / night
under 5 years old no charge
payment VISA, Mastercard, JCB credit card only. Japanese Yen

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