Gojo Samurai Machiya, Gojo Samurai Machiya

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A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof and wooden structure, surrounded by a garden with rocks and autumn-colored trees.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and shoji screens.
A room with two beds, wooden beams on the ceiling, a large window with curtains, and a hanging sign with Japanese characters.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a wooden dining area with a table and chairs.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large framed artwork on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Kawaramachi Street

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Internet access
  • Washer and dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Non smoking

Explore the area

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Kyoto, Kyoto-fu
  • Place, Kyoto National Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanjusangen-do Temple
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Located in Kyoto, this vacation home is in the city center. Nishiki Market and Yasaka Shrine are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Toyokuni Shrine - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kyoto National Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sanjusangen-do Temple - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 5 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 14 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪cicon - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Söt Coffee Roaster Kyoto - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪&Hoek（アンドフーク） - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪櫻バー - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hachi Record Shop and Bar - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gojo Samurai Machiya, Gojo Samurai Machiya pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gojo Samurai Machiya, Gojo Samurai Machiya?

As of Oct 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gojo Samurai Machiya, Gojo Samurai Machiya on Dec 6, 2026 start from $307, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Gojo Samurai Machiya, Gojo Samurai Machiya?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gojo Samurai Machiya, Gojo Samurai Machiya?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gojo Samurai Machiya, Gojo Samurai Machiya located?

Located in Higashiyama Ward, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Biwa Canal and Kawaramachi Street. Kiyomizu Temple and Gion Corner are also within 1 mi (2 km). Gojo Station is 14 minutes by foot and Tofukuji Station is 21 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you’re looking to stay in a traditional Japanese townhome in Kyoto with modern amenities, this Gojo Machiya was perfect! It was a little hard to find at first but the staff at check in and communication with Akiko san was excellent. We can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 21, 2026
Thank you for your comment. We're so glad you found Gojo Machiya perfect! We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was amazing. Steve the Samurai looked after us. Walking distance to everything you need and very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house. Very much modernized in the inside for guests, but fully maintaining its historic quality. Easy location to walk to Gion and jump on the subway 1-3 stops.Soaking tub was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 11, 2026
Thank you so much for your comment, Neil. We're glad you liked the house, its features, and its location. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean, the check in was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 17, 2026
Thank you for your comment.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful traditional feel and great location!! We loved spending 5 nights here. Easy walking or short cabs places. Communication was great and they fixed an internet issue right away.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 15, 2026
Thank you very much for your comment. We're glad you liked the house and its location.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Greet place. Close to everything
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 2, 2026
Thank you so much for your 5-star rating. We're delighted that you liked the house and its location. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay. Great ‘Machiya’. 20min walk to all you need to see and do. Many closer.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 19, 2026
Thank you very much for your 5-star rating. We're glad you had a wonderful stay at the Gojo Samurai Machiya. Your satisfaction is essential to us, and we would be delighted to welcome you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gojo Samurai was located perfectly for our Kyoto visit. We were in easy walking distance to Gion and many of the major attractions, plus it was so easy to just step out to the park and catch a taxi to and frm the station or anywhere we wanted to go. The taxi ride were very reasonable. We enjoyed evening walks along the river and through the districts. All in all a wonderful visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 21, 2026
Thank you so much for your 5-star rating, Mary. We're glad you enjoyed your stay at the house and liked the convenience of its location. Your satisfaction is essential to us, and we would be delighted to welcome you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Akiko was so welcoming and helpful with everything we needed .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 21, 2026
Thank you very much for your kind words. It's always a pleasure to help our guests in Kyoto!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very charming home in a nice local neighborhood. Very convenient to the subway and walkable to Gion district and other points of interest. I highly recommend this stay if you’re going to Kyoto!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 9, 2025
Thank you very much for your comment, Dominic. We're glad you liked the house and its location, and we hope you enjoyed your stay and have returned home with great memories.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place to stay

Very authentic and charming traditional house. Well located for neighbourhood shops and restaurants. Big recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 22, 2025
Thank you very much for your review. We're glad you liked the house and its location.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay

We loved our stay at this unique location. It is very clean and comfortable. We especially appreciated the modern feel of staying in a traditional Japanese home. Also liked that they gave us coffee and tea to use which was a nice treat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 1, 2025
Thank you very much for your comment, Casey. We're glad you liked the house and appreciated the coffee and the tea -- which we offer to all our guests in all of our houses.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Staff excellent in communication, helpfulness. Location great. Room small, bed great.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 15, 2025
Thank you for your comment. We're glad you liked the machiya house, and we hope you all had a good time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect

The house was beautiful and clean, a perfect stay for holidays !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 6, 2025
Thank you for your comment. We're glad you liked the house and had a perfect stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Accommodation

This place was perfect and greatly enhanced our stay in Kyoto. Would definitely rebook in the future
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2024
Thank you for your comment. We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful home. So clean. So comfortable. So well positioned. Absolutely perfect base to explore Kyoto. Hosts were responsive and welcoming. Overall would not hesitate to recommend this (and we will!)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 9, 2025
Thank you so much for your comment and your kind words. We're glad you liked the house and its location. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good times

Great location, well considered house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a GREAT stay! Gojo Samurai Machiya was clean,very quiet, nicely set up, close to both Keihan Main Line Railway and taxis. I especially loved being just three blocks from the Kamo River, wonderful to walk along any time of day. Akiko and Patrick's referrals (esp. from his book 100 Kyoto Sights) were spot-on. Akiko was amazingly quick to respond to questions and the office was very helpful in setting up restaurant reservations.
Stayed 18 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

Our family of four felt privileged to stay in Akiko and Patrick’s beautiful Machiya. It is in a very convenient, quiet location. We were very comfortable there although my husband who is well over 6 feet tall had to watch his head.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 2, 2024
Thank you very much for your comment and feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traditional Kyoto

We loved staying in this beautiful, well appointed home in a quiet residential neighborhood. We were close enough to shops but far enough away from the noise and congestion of the city.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 2, 2024
Thank you so much for your feedback. We're glad you liked the machiya house and enjoyed your stay in. Kyoto.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay

Everything was just perfect! The Machiya was exactly as described. Samurai Steve was awesome! Akiko san made the check in easy and was always responsive. We loved our stay and would do it again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 2, 2025
Thank you so much for your comment. We're glad you liked the machiya house and the way we try to always be available for our guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible Home In Great Location!

Akiko was an incredible host for our family vacation. Her home is truly like living in a museum and so beautiful inside. With a bathroom upstairs and full bath downstairs, we had a very comfortable stay. The location is perfect for walking or catching an Uber. We highly recommend and hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 21, 2023
Thank you so much for your comment. We're glad you had a comfortable stay and we hope to have again the pleasure to welcome you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

My friend and I stayed very briefly, but the management company was very helpful in all facets and the house itself was phenomenal. It wasn’t hard to navigate to some nearby areas. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 15, 2024
Thank you very much for your comment. We’re glad you like the machiya house and we hope to have again the pleasure of welcoming you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kyoto Stay

Our family of five adults had a very comfortable stay here. It felt very authentic and the location allowed us easy access to trains and buses. Actually, we often simply walked. I’d like to add that communication with the host was exceptional.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 8, 2024
Thank you very much for your comment. I'm always pleased to be able to help and be available.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation Trip

Great place and neighborhood. The property is very nice and clean and just like the pictures. It's very conveniece. Walking distance to a lot of places, includes Nishiki market.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 7, 2023
Thank you very much for your comment. We're glad you liked the place and we hope to have again the pleasure to welcome you.
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