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Spacious Modern Kyoto Retreat: Stylish Home with AC, Surrounded by Nature!

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A modern interior with a glass-enclosed balcony, a dining area with a round table, and a cozy seating area with cushions.
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A modern building with large glass windows, a metal railing, and a view of trees and sky.
A modern interior with a round table and chairs, a sofa, and a large window with a view of the city.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, and a window overlooking a balcony.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Kinkaku-ji Temple

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Kyoto, Kyoto
  • Place, Bukkyo University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Daitokuji Temple
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kinkaku-ji Temple
    ‪12 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Kyoto

Located in Kita Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, this holiday home is in the mountains. Kinkaku-ji Temple and Kyoto Imperial Palace are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market. Funaoka Thermal Bath and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden are also worth visiting.
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Kyoto, Kyoto

What's nearby

  • Bukkyo University - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Daitokuji Temple - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Funaoka Thermal Bath - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Imamiya Shrine - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kinkaku-ji Temple - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Kitaoji Station - 2 min drive
  • Kitano-Hakubaicho Station - 3 min drive
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪大豊ラーメン - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪はしもと珈琲 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪お食事処 おもいで - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪佛教大学 1号館食堂 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪麺や笑門 - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Modern Kyoto Retreat: Stylish Home with AC, Surrounded by Nature! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious Modern Kyoto Retreat: Stylish Home with AC, Surrounded by Nature!?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious Modern Kyoto Retreat: Stylish Home with AC, Surrounded by Nature! on 10 Mar 2027 start from £2,987, 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.

How much is parking at Spacious Modern Kyoto Retreat: Stylish Home with AC, Surrounded by Nature!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Modern Kyoto Retreat: Stylish Home with AC, Surrounded by Nature!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Modern Kyoto Retreat: Stylish Home with AC, Surrounded by Nature!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Spacious Modern Kyoto Retreat: Stylish Home with AC, Surrounded by Nature! located?

Located in Kita Ward, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bukkyo University and Kinkaku-ji Temple. Kawaramachi Street is 2 mi (3.2 km) away. Kitaoji Station is 21 minutes by foot and Kuramaguchi Station is 22 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was by far the best VRBO we have ever stayed at. It is a magical location on the side of a beautiful mountain. The bedroom windows are wonderful. Will come back as many times as the host will have us. If you want a wonderful Japan trip, this is the place.
Stayed 62 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2026
Hi Rye, thank you so much for this lovely review. Thank you so much for taking so good care of our house. It was truly a pleasure hosting you guys. Thank you for the note you left us. Our house is always open to you and your family. Hope to have you back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place. Very spacious great lighting Comfortable kitchen which was well equipped. Neighborhood is ideal Bus nearby as is grocery store. Park next to property
Stayed 36 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host very responsive, helpful when we had a problem that was due to our own ignorance of Japan (park your bike in marked bike parking….) Great amount of space for Japan, out of the way of the throngs of tourists, interesting real neighborhood, bus stop 1 min walk. House backs up to a park, cherry tree right outside your window, two nice little balconies. Don’t miss out on the shrine at the top of the hill in the park behind the house. Great view of Kyoto from there.
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr 2026
Thank you, Peter. It was a pleasure hosting you. Hope to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic month in Kyoto - July 2025

This was a truly fabulous place to call home for my one-month stay in Kyoto. The home is ideal in all ways possible, including comfort, esthetic appeal, and location. While in main part of the house, all the back side looks out on to a lush forested hillside, making it feel like you are in a tree house - making for a peaceful retreat in a dynamic city. Location is enhanced by being steps away from all major bus lines directly connecting you to all the major attractions of the city. Could not have asked for better hosts; proactive, communicative, generous (i.e., made multiple bicycles available), and sharing insights in to all the local resources (i.e., markets, coffee shops, restaurants, etc. ). This is a special place; already planning to return next year!
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review. It touches our hearts to hear you enjoyed our home that we also love so very much to share with guests. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We LOVED our month stay in this beautiful home. The location is beyond ideal -- excellent access to public transportation if you want to get to central Kyoto, yet far enough away that you can enjoy the best of Kyoto's culture, natural beauty, and local food in peace and quiet. Easy walking access to most amenities, and the best part is the "backyard" of Funaokayama Park. The house itself is perfect for a family; plenty of space to spread out if you need to work/school remotely, and open, light-filled spaces to gather together. There's even a loft-style nook that our son loved as a study corner! Well-appointed kitchen, a Japanese-style deep ofuro tub in the bathroom, and very comfortable beds with plenty of linens made for a luxuriant stay. The property also comes with 2 bikes for guest use, which was a huge bonus. The hosts are excellent and friendly communicators that respond immediately to any concern, and have obviously put a lot of thought into making this house into a real home. We are already talking about when we can return!
Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay for one month in this house! It has a beautiful light and is calm. Our small kids were enjoying the multiple floors and the cozy couch corner. We were also playing music with the music recorder. All was clean and it had all what was necessary. I only missed a rice cooker, but was able to lend one from my grandmother. The only point I could mention is that if you like to sleep in a dark room there is no possibility to make it dark. For us it was no problem, but the kids woke up early because of it. So we went to bed earlier and lived more with the sun. Otherwise the location is great. We used to go to the funuoka onsen which is walking distance away to have a traditional onsen experience. There are lots of great restaurants around. We would really recommend this house!
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Modern House and Amazing Hosts

We stayed at this property in Kyoto for over a month with our family, and it was a wonderful experience.The house is truly unique in several ways. Unlike many traditional homes in Kyoto, this one is modern, spacious, and features a pleasant green area toward the back, which brings a refreshing touch of nature — a rare combination in the city. One standout feature is the private parking space, which was incredibly convenient, especially given how difficult it can be to find parking in Kyoto.The location is quiet and residential, ideal for a longer stay, while still being close enough to shops, tourist spots and public transport. The home was well-equipped for our family’s needs and made for a very comfortable base to explore Kyoto.The hosts were extremely professional and responsive. For example, when we noticed a minor leak, they addressed it immediately and had it resolved fast.We would definitely recommend this property to anyone looking for a stylish and practical house in Kyoto. Would certainly come back.
Stayed 50 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun 2025
Thank you so much David for your thoughtful review. it was pleasure to host your family. Hope to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a special place. A lovely, comfortable, clean, well-appointed, elegant Kyoto home. Of special note, the back of the house (which is where most of the living areas are situated) overlooks a lush, green hillside, making it feel like you are living in a treehouse (not a city)! The location is perfect, local amenities great (markets, coffee shops, restaurants, shrines, parks), and access to public transportation just a few steps away. Like the house itself, our hosts (Dicle and her husband) are/were wonderful and extremely helpful making sure we were fully comfortable: communicative, responsive and ready with lots of suggestions. I can't recommend this home enough.
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2026
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