Kyoto Machiya Cottage Karigane

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Scored 9.9
Rated exceptional

Staff

10
  • The entire place is yours
  • 904 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safety deposit box

About this property

Kyoto Machiya Cottage karigane is a detached holiday home set in Kyoto in the Kyoto Region and is 2 km from Kinkaku-ji. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. The kitchen comes with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge and there is a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Towels and bed linen are available in this holiday home. Bike hire is available at the property free of charge. The property is just a minute's walk away from Daitokuji temple, while it is a 10-minute drive away to the Imperial Palace and Nijo Castle. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 50 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

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Guests who stayed here loved

Hanh
Australia Australia
“Host was very thoughtful and took care of us. Upon arrival he already waited for us at the front door and walked us through the accommodation. They also prepared a tea ceremony to greet us. Everything was laid out and was there for us. We also got...”
Lisa
United States United States
“Incredible service and cottage was beautiful and cozy. Bikes were very much appreciated! Highly recommend!”
Sophie
Belgium Belgium
“The typical japanese house was very nice and clean. We had a very good time at Kyoto Machiya Cottage Karigane. It's well located, away from the very crowded center of Kyoto. Shimo was a wonderfull host, who helped us a lot with every question we...”
Loredana
Australia Australia
“An incredible and memorable stay for part of our time in Kyoto. We were greeted by Shimo who proceeded to give us an in depth introduction to the area and the home, complimented with a tea ceremony. The house was clean, stocked with all the...”
Xiaoxiao
Australia Australia
“Super clean, nice place to live in Kyoto, it’s our favourite part in Japan. highly recommended”
Bethany
Singapore Singapore
“The host was very quick to respond to our questions and was fantastic. The restaurants he recommended were fantastic an he helped us to book it in Japanese. We had a very comfortable stay there.”
Joana
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful place hosted by the most special family ❤️”
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything. It’s beautifully designed with wonderful attention to detail. The owner Shimo san looked after us so well. He welcomed us with a tea ceremony and his shopping, sightseeing and restaurant recommendations were spot-on!!! Such a...”
Oliver
Switzerland Switzerland
“The house is exceptional and beautiful . It is perfectly well maintained and equipped, Shimo is a wonderful host. He made us feel at home in Kyoto.”
Anne
France France
“Superbe machiya ancienne maison de thé magnifiquement rénovée par Shimo et sa femme dans les règles de l’art avec des matériaux naturels , magnifique salle de bain en bois et mosaïque avec un bain rond très agréable pour se délasser après une...”

Hosted by Shimooka Koshiro, Shimooka Rika

10
Host review score
Shimooka Koshiro, Shimooka Rika
Authentic tea ceremony house restored into a private ryokan. Situated in upper central side of Kyoto city, a nice part of town outside the busy area. 1 minute walk from Daitokuji, a center of tea ceremony in Japan. Stay in a finely aged traditional Japanese building. Explore the local cafes and restaurants where locals eat and enjoy their lives. Visit craftsman of the area and deepen your knowledge of our unique culture and tradition. On its first floor, there are tatami mats living room with wood dining table with 5 chairs, kitchen with a good selection of cooking utensils, modern Japanese toilet and round tile bath tub with Japanese cypress wall. On the second floor features traditional tatami mat bedroom (sleeping on futon) which can be separated into 2 rooms with Fusuma( sliding paper doors).
We are living just around the corner. We are always ready to help you for the information, preparation, reservation, suggestion, and advice about anything. We love Kyoto and we'd love to share tips and hidden gems with you. We often go out for a sightseeing around Kyoto to find the seasonal beauty, festival, antique market and special opening of temples and our guests are welcome to join us! We are travel lovers, went over 40 countries around the world and settled in Kyoto, this cultural and historical center of Japan. While we were traveling, we always try to talk with locals, eat and enjoy like we live there. We hope our house would provide you the experience like we enjoyed in the other countries, "living like a local". Both of us loves trekking, cycling, yoga, reading and drawing. Also we are very into tea ceremony. Shimo is good at Japanese history & cooking (especially sushi!) and Rika loves textile and antiques( ask her favorite shops!) It would be nice if we could go for trekking or cycling together, or make Japanese dishes together. We look forward to hosting you and share the seasonal beauty of Kyoto with you.
The Keyword of the area. "ZEN", "THE WAY OF TEA", "ART & CRAFT”, “LOCAL”. Karigane is located 1 minute-walk from Daitoku-ji, the best places in Japan to see a wide variety of zen gardens and experience the combination of “ZEN" culture and “THE WAY OF TEA”. We offer morning meditation experience at Daitokuji and 3 kinds of tea ceremony experiences, by tea artist, by tea farmer, and in Chinese. Karigane is located Kyoto’s famed weaving district, Nishijin, is now being the town gathers craftsman. Visiting the weaving factory of Kimono belts, Indigo dyer, craftsman of Kintsugi and hair ornaments will be special memory for those who loves "ART & CRAFTS". There are wide variety of “LOCAL” restaurants. such as Sushi, Kaiseki, Shojin Ryori, Soba, Udon, Izakaya, Wagyu BBQ, Deep fried skewer, Okonomiyaki, and Ramen all within walking distance. 2 super markets nearby for those who would like to cook at home. 7 WORLD HERITAGE SITES are within 6km. Golden pavilion(1.8km), Silver pavilion(5.6km), Kamigamo shrine(2km), Shimogamo shrine(2.9km),Nijo castle(3.8km), Ryoanji(3.2km) and Ninnaji(4.4km) and they are easily accessible with our free rental bicycle or public bus.
Languages spoken: English,Japanese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Kyoto Machiya Cottage Karigane

Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast

House rules

Kyoto Machiya Cottage Karigane takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 01:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are kindly requested to keep the noise level down between 22:00 to 8:00 and any complaint from our neighbors may result in the cancellation of their stay without refund.

Please note this is strictly a non-smoking property.

Guests will be fully responsible for any damages or losses caused to the property.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Kyoto Machiya Cottage Karigane in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

While this property offers long stays beyond one month, Booking.com is not offering a lease to a guest. Accordingly, all guests who will participate in this offering will not have any rights or interests as lessee for the offered property but should remain subject to applicable hotel stay/lodging terms and conditions.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: 京都市指令保医セ第67号