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Kyoto Tradition With Modern Luxury, Family Friendly in Excellent Location

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A traditional Japanese house with a wooden gate, a tiled roof, and a small porch area.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, a wooden ceiling, and a view of a garden.
A wooden fence with a small garden area featuring rocks, a stone bench, and some greenery.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a sliding door with a view of a garden, a small cabinet, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.
A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, dark cabinetry, and a built-in wine cooler.

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.
  • 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
    Near Kawaramachi Street

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Tatami Room

2 Double Futons

Upstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Kyoto

Higashiyama Ward, 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 Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Railway Museum are also worth visiting.
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Kyoto, Kyoto

What's nearby

  • Toyokuni Shrine - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kyoto National Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sanjusangen-do Temple - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Shichijo Station - 5 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 14 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Shop Amazon - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kyoto Beer Lab - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪ラーメンの坊歩 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Söt Coffee Roaster Kyoto - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Kyoto Tradition With Modern Luxury, Family Friendly in Excellent Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kyoto Tradition With Modern Luxury, Family Friendly in Excellent Location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kyoto Tradition With Modern Luxury, Family Friendly in Excellent Location?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kyoto Tradition With Modern Luxury, Family Friendly in Excellent Location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kyoto Tradition With Modern Luxury, Family Friendly in Excellent Location located?

Located in Higashiyama Ward, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Biwa Canal and Kawaramachi Street. Kiyomizu Temple and Kyoto Tower are also within 1 mile (2 km). Shichijo Station is only a 5-minute walk and Gojo Station is 14 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. 86 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

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
We loved our time at this property. Mark was a wonderful host and gave us a ton of helpful advice. He went over and above to help us with anything we needed before and during our trip. The property is in a fantastic location, walkable to so many of the important Kyoto sights, restaurants and shopping. We can’t say enough good things about this property and host and would definitely come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and location

Wonderful place, had a great time! Great location and easy access to most sites and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location. Nicely renovated, spacious historic residence. Greatly appreciated the two comfortable "western" chairs in the bedroom and the upstairs toilet.Easy and helpful check-in process with good location inormation. Kitchen lacked basic essentials such as tea, salt, pepper, and cooking oil.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good location and clean

Nice place close to major tourist attractions. Very clean and authentic place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful stay and peope

The home was well-appointed and the owners were top notch in communicating before and during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mark is the best host I've ever had the pleasure of working with. He is very attentive and responsive. The home is so beautiful and inviting. He has thought of everything for his international guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Stay

Our family of 4 stayed for 4 nights and really enjoyed this spot. Very convenient location in a quiet neighborhood close to subway and within walking distance to the nightlife of Kyoto. All reviews are accurate- a wonderful host and an absolutely charming beautiful property with all you could possibly need and a very authentic Japanese home
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Traditional home

The home was traditional and has all of the mordern comforts. The location is very close to many places worth visiting.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and great Host

We had a wonderful stay! The place was fully equipped with everything we needed to prepare meals from the delicious ingredients we picked up at the market. Mark and Tomoko were excellent hosts, offering great recommendations for restaurants and must-see spots. Highly recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place and great host

Loved the beautifully restored home. Mark was a great host. Good location close to train and just a 15 to 20 minute stroll from Gion. Great gin bar around corner too !!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location in Kyoto

We liked being in a good neighborhood close to many interesting sites but away from the tourist congestion. Mark was a very responsive host.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

We had a great stay at this beautifully refurbished apartment close to the heart of Kyoto. If you want to have an authentic japanese feeling this is the perfect spot to live. Tomoko and Mark were very friendly and helpfull
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Thanks Michael. We enjoyed meeting you and I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit. If we can ever help you again, let us know.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Machiya Lily. Communication with Mark was excellent and the check in with Tomoko was seamless. The Machiya is very well located, close to the metro as well as neighborhood restaurants and shops. It was spotless and beautifully decorated. We really enjoyed the Japanese bath and I really appreciated the Dyson hairdryer! I highly recommend Mark’s beautiful Machiya.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable home

Mark & Tomoko’s home is absolutely stunning. The location is near everything, shops restaurants etc. There’s a must go Sushi restaurant right across the street to boot . Mark & Tomoko were extremely responsive and made our stay a wonderful experience that we will always remember fondly
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful and comfortable home

We enjoyed our stay. Mark was very helpful with recommendations for the area including making restaurant reservations and providing a list of local events. There are nice restaurants nearby and the train is a short walk. The house is beautiful and very clean. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner was very welcoming and accommodating. He gave great recommendations for sights to see in town and the neighborhood. The house was great and was our favorite stay on our 2 week trip. Really enjoy the garden and the home’s decor. It is also located in a great part of town close to many of the sites and areas you will want to see. Also, it is located a short walk from a subway stop making it easy to hop on a train and go where you want quickly. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay in Higashiyama

We had 4 friends stay in the property in late May and had a great stay. The house was super clean and lots of history/character, and was centrally located for a lot of the shrines, restaurants and other sites. We also really appreciated the host going out of his way to show us his favorite spots in the city. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and beautifully restored 2 bedroom traditional Japanese house. The house is well equipped and there are lots of interesting places to explore within a relatively short distance and plenty of local restaurants and convenience stores etc within walking distance.The host was incredibly helpful and welcoming and is very generous with his extensive local knowledge. We really enjoyed our time at Machiya Lily and would definitely stay here again if we visited Kyoto (which was lovely!) again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Terrific location, even better host

Great location around Shichijo, walking distance from most stuff that we care about. There are a lot of good hidden local gems literally within 5 mins radius around the property. Clean and quiet, and Mark had been incredibly communicative and accommodative to everything. The machiya has everything we needed. Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home and great location

Adult family of 4 stayed comfortably in this home. The home was very clean and the hosts were very helpful. We loved the separate sleeping areas. The highlight is soaking in the extra deep tub while looking at the garden and listen to the fountain. So peaceful. There were coffee shops at each end of the street and shrines, temple and museum within 2 blocks.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Caring details everywhere

Mark clearly made this place a labor of love. The woodwork, the little garden, the alcoves are all very thoughtful. Well located and responsive, caring hosts. A calm oasis.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Kyoto Home

Our family had a wonderful stay at Machiya Lily during our visit to Kyoto. The Machiya is very charming and serene. The location is great with food and stores nearby and near transit which is very convenient for venturing out to different areas of Kyoto. Mark was extremely helpful before arriving to Kyoto in helping with planning and he and Tomoko both made our arrival welcoming and stay very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Location & Host

Best host we have ever had. The home was lovely, historic and beautifully updated. Mark was the very best host. He provided so many details and information. Met us upon arrival, with an amazing greeting and information. The house was clean, comfortable and very beautiful. Had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Location was awesome, walkable and convenient to railroad station. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved Lily Machiya!

Lily Machiya was the perfect place for us to stay while in Kyoto. It is a beautiful apartment with all the modern luxuries needed for a comfortable stay. Mark was very good to communicate with and Tomoko was outside waiting for us when we arrived. Thank you for your lovely hospitality! We will return next time we are in Kyoto!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Great spot!

Highly recommended! A perfect location for visiting Kyoto—lots of historical sites nearby, a three-minute walk to Kamogawa river, with Pontocho street and an entire entertainment area just on the other side of the river. Our favorite was the Japanese-style tatami room with the view of the garden and natural water fountain. You can also view the garden from the bathtub, which is a fantastic way to start or finish the day. Hope to stay here again in the future!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Scott, Thanks for the review. I'm glad you had a great time at Machiya Lily. Thank you for taking the time to email me your thoughts on the restaurants I booked for you. Your comments on the lunch at Endo Tempura were particularly useful and I make sure to share them with my guests. Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your stay at Machiya Lily and I look forward to seeing you again. Mark
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