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Unoan traditional townhouse near Gion

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A narrow hallway with a traditional Japanese sliding door, a ceiling light, and a refrigerator with a kettle on top.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and shoji sliding doors.
A row of bicycles parked outside a building with a wooden facade and a sign with Japanese characters.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and a bookshelf with various books and decorative items.
A room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, a window, and a traditional Japanese shoji screen.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
This vacation home accommodates 6 guests with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It includes 5 bicycles and 1 hot tub. Enjoy hiking and biking nearby, and explore attractions like Rokuharamitsu-ji Temple and Kenninji Temple.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits

    Top-rated for families.

  • 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 Kawaramachi Street
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garden
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Kyoto, Kyōto-fu
  • Place, Kenninji Temple
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gion Corner
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪12 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Futons

Bedroom 2

2 Single Futons

Bedroom 3

2 Single Futons

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Unoan traditional townhouse near Gion


Unoan is a 100-years old machiya that has been beautifully renovated into a luxurious accommodation for short stays. You can rent the whole house for more than one day, allowing you to fully relax and enjoy the experience.

Unoan is across the street from Rokuharamitsuji Temple. Located in Higashiyama area where many of Kyoto's cultural heritage sites remain. Unoan is in an excellent location with easy access to popular sightseeing spots such as historical Gion area, Yasaka Shrine, Kiyomizudera Temple, Sanjusangendo Temple, and Fushimi Inari Shrine.

The main shopping areas, department stores and the Pontocho dining and entertainment district are all within easy walking distance.

You can also easily visit the World Heritage, Nijojo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple, Ginkakuji Temple and Shimogamo Shrine by train and bus.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4021004
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Kyoto

Gion, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, is home to this holiday home. Nishiki Market and Yasaka Shrine are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Shijo Street and Pontocho Alley. Kyoto Municipal Zoo and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Kyoto, Kyōto-fu

What's nearby

  • Kenninji Temple - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Biwa Canal - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gion Corner - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 8 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 17 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪cicon - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KIMONO TEA CEREMONY MAIKOYA - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪櫻バー - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪サガン - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪&Hoek（アンドフーク） - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Unoan traditional townhouse near Gion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Unoan traditional townhouse near Gion?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Unoan traditional townhouse near Gion?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unoan traditional townhouse near Gion?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unoan traditional townhouse near Gion located?

Located in Gion, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Kenninji Temple and Kawaramachi Street. Kiyomizu Temple and Shijo Street are also within 15 minutes. Gojo Station is 17 minutes by foot and Sanjo Keihan Station is 19 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 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house centrally located to many sights. Host was gracious. We took baths after long days of sightseeing which was wonderful. Just be aware of steep steps to get to second floor.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay and excellent location near Gion. Bikes were a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The communication and organization of the host was so helpful! We loved the location as well — it was close to restaurants, convenience stores, a grocery store and public transit. Overall, it was a lovely space to come back and relax after a long day of exploring!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything was just right

Perfect place for our family of 4.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay at the little house. The house had so much character and very comfortable to stay in. We loved the bath looking out to the courtyard garden. Very convenient location, I would love to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little machiya

This was a nice break from hotels, staying in a cute historic property that fit my entire family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic property and great management

The location, amenities, and charm of this house make it a 10/10. Additionally, the property managers are exceedingly helpful and available.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property is walking distance to the main Gion center. Very close to a grocery store and train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely lovely

The house was exactly as pictured online. Great location, and Masaru was a friendly and gracious host.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An oasis of calm close to the heart of Kyoto

Gion is a fascinating part of Kyoto, but with quite some tourism hustle and bustle these days - Onoan was a perfect and calm space to return to. The kind loan of the bikes meant we also had easy access to the other great locations such as Imperial Palace and Botanical Gardens. This was the perfect place to stay in Kyoto - thank you so much to our great hosts (and very friendly staff).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection in Gion

Compact, authentic, clean, beautiful designed renovation in quiet local Gion. Everything we needed: nothing more, nothing less. Guest manual is excellent. Including a flow chart for meal selection! And better directions to sights than Google!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

Exceeded my expectations! The host Masaru is very easy to correspond with and so very thoughtful in providing information that is useful and convenient for travellers new to the area. The house is lovely and we found the location perfect for us. Highly recommend and hope to return one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

We absolutely loved our stay in Kyoto. Masaru provided lots of handy information about the area and

We absolutely loved our stay in Kyoto. Masaru provided lots of handy information about the area and he was quick to respond to questions that we had. The townhouse was stunning and we loved the mix of tradition and modern features. The heating worked really well over the colder nights and we felt very cosy. The townhouse is also situated in an amazing traditional part of Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful stay

We very much enjoyed our 3 night stay in Kyoto at Unoan. Masaru was so helpful in helping us find dinner reservations and specific shopping locations. He made our stay much more enjoyable than if we had to figure out such things on our own. The house was as described. The main room has tatami mats so you need to sit on the tatami floor while using it. There is a front room with table and chairs if you prefer that for eating meals. The bath and tub are nice to use and you have a view of the private garden while using them.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A traditional Japanese stay

We had a wonderful stay, what a way to immerse yourself into Japanese culture. A family of 6 with 2 people in each tatami mat rooms, the hosts made sure these mats on the floor were extra comfortable with clean soft bedding. We were all so comfortable for sleeping. The Bathroom is amazing, my dream to have a window out to a beautiful little garden while I have a bath. The home was just outside of the main area of Gion but only a 10/15min walk. Access to the home was easy with a code and one day we took the bikes to ride to the temples. Coffee machine was thoughtful and the washer/dryer was extremely helpful with a travelling family of 6. We loved the traditional machiya stay for our time in Kyoto. It was small for a family of 6 from Australia but we made it work comfortably.. we have 3 teenagers and not one complaint!! One day we even came home to a little treat on the table from our hosts. Thank you and I hope to be back again :)
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May, 2024
Thank you for your feedback. Thank you for using it properly. I'm glad they didn't complain! We look forward to seeing you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our house was wonderful. We enjoyed staying at a traditional Japanese home and our host was very prompt in getting back with us and explaining everything to us. Would recommend to families or couples.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top notch in all aspects. Great location - the neighborhood is amazing. Spacious enough for 5 of us. The air conditioning in the bedrooms was fantastic. The shower overlooking the garden was magical. The bikes were awesome. I would 100% stay here again without hesitation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location, we really enjoyed our stay! There were 6 macula and it was cozy but we made it work
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2026
Thank you for staying. Unoan is a small house, but it’s in a very convenient location for visiting tourist attractions. Please come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The only way to stay in Kyoto - authentic, comfortable and easy.

We would give this property & host 6 stars if possible. Everything about the stay was outstanding. The host even helped us choose the best way to arrive from Osaka, not to mention the daily assistance/recommendations for food, sites, experiences. The property is quaint, with all the comforts of a modern home, but with so much more class. Easily fit our family of 5 with plenty of privacy. Simple access to public transportation and so close to many of the greatest Kyoto temple/old town destinations. Wonderful and would happily stay again. Thank you Masaru!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

友人、家族に勧めました!!!

台湾から家族がきて2泊しました。"京都を感じられる旅を"という勝手に設定したテーマで宿泊先を探していたところ、こちらの物件を見つけました。まさに、そういった旅ができたと満足度120%くらいです(笑)早速、Homeawayのこと、そしてマサルさんの物件のことも家族に紹介しました。オーナーさんも本当に人柄がよくやり取りも非常にスムーズでした。また機会があれば利用したいです。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wish I could have stayed longer!

Love this property! Masaru-san was so helpful - great communication before, during, and after my stay. The garden and shower were so relaxing, the house is beautiful and comfortable, and the location is great! I wish I could have stayed longer but hope to come back again soon!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Thank you for staying and using beautifully. There are a lot of things to see in Kyoto. The local small thing is also lovely. Please come here again. We are waiting for your next visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible Townhouse in Kyoto!

The townhouse was excellent! Such a wonderful location and so peaceful inside. We all relaxed as soon as we entered. Masaru has done an amazing job of organization and explanation of amenities within the rental as well as local guides and tips. We all wanted to stay forever. Thank you, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good location and wonderful host

Cute house with good amenities.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Neeja was great guest to have communicative, friendly and well mannered. They left the room clean and good order. Any host would be pleased to welcome her.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautifully restored old geisha home

We very much enjoyed using this home as our base while exploring Kyōto. Communication with Masaru was seamless and the house lovingly restored. The kitchen was a bit tight which wasn’t a problem since we only had breakfast and snacks there. It would be a bit of a challenge to prepare a full meal, but there are many restaurants nearby and walking distance to subway and bus.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Kyoto property near Kiyomizudera

Clean, cute, easy access, easy check in, two bedrooms upstairs with toilet upstairs and downstairs; shower/bath downstairs. Great coffee-maker and hot water pot for tea. Bikes for using! A compact and efficient house that worked perfectly for 4 adults. The host was super responsive and there were maps and tourist pamphlets at the house. Excellent stay! *****5stars
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

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English, Japanese

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