Kyoto, Shijo, Kawaramachi, Gion Walking Distance | 5F | Top Floor | Family Friendly | Long Stay | Luggage Storage OK | Elevator

Entire rental unit in Shimogyo-ku, Japan

  1. 5 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Macoto&Hana
  1. Superhost
  2. 2 years hosting

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You can use the top floor 2LDK designer condominium privately, within walking distance of Gion, Shijo, and Kawaramachi in Kyoto. This room is a modern space with exposed concrete that shows the beauty of Japanese architecture, and is suitable as a base for your travels. Up to 5 people.

[Room] Featuring a sophisticated Japanese modern interior with Japanese artisan furniture and art using Kyoto lacquer.

・ Living: 2 bedrooms (2 single beds, 1 double bed) + living room with sofa bed, suitable for large groups and families. Cribs are also available for those with children.

・ Food: The kitchen is fully equipped and is a delight for those who like to cook for themselves. You can also enjoy cooking with local ingredients and Japanese beef purchased at the supermarket. There are also many Michelin-starred shops and restaurants nearby, and it is also recommended for those who like to eat out.

・ Living: Equipped with an elevator, so you can safely bring luggage and strollers. Luggage storage is available. There is also a coin laundry within a 1-minute walk.

[Location] 8-minute walk to the nearest Shijo Station, 10-minute walk to Kawaramachi Station, 15-minute walk to Gion. One train to Osaka on the Hankyu line. Easy access to Kyoto's main tourist destinations such as Kiyomizu Temple, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Arashiyama, and Nijo Castle.
Experience a time of "living like a local" in this space that blends Kyoto's tradition and modernity.

The space
Located in the center of Kyoto, the "41.5 ㎡" Japanese modern space offers a quiet and high-quality moment.

⚠️ There is no washing machine in the room, but there is a clean and easy-to-use coin-operated laundry facility about a 15-second walk away.It is open 24 hours a day, making it convenient for long-term stays as well.


🛏 Bedroom Layout
Bedroom 1: 2 twin beds
Bedroom 2: 1 double bed
Crib (please contact us in advance if you wish)
The bed frames and mattresses are made by Japanese makers that are over 50 years old.We are happy to provide you a comfortable sleep.

🛋 Main room
Main room: 1 single sofa bed
1 TV
The 28 m ² relaxing living room is a luxurious space like a luxury hotel suite.You can rest from your travels and relax from your heart.

🛁 Bathroom & Toilet
Shower room with bathtub
• Toilet with washlet
- Towels
Hair dryer
Toothbrushes
Basic amenities are also provided, so you can travel lightly with minimal luggage.
It has a bathtub where you can relax and soak in the bathtub, and reset your fatigue after sightseeing.

🍳 Kitchen facilities
- Induction stove
- Rice cooker
- Microwave oven
Electric kettle
frying pans
kitchen knives
Dishes (large plates, soup bowls)
Cutlery (chopsticks, forks, spoons, knives)
Kyoto is a city of food and culture nurtured by a long history and seasonal nature.There is also a supermarket nearby, where you can buy ingredients unique to Kyoto, such as Kyoto vegetables and wagyu beef, and enjoy cooking.The moment you grab them, cook and taste them as you live, is a "food trip" where you can enjoy Kyoto with your five senses.

About 🪑 furniture
In the living room, there is a sofa tailored by a Gifu artisan, a low table made by a Shizuoka artisan inspired by a torii, and a stool by a long-established workshop in Okayama.Create a space surrounded by warmth and tranquility. The walls are decorated with lacquer art by Kyoto lacquerware craftsmen, and the Japanese aesthetic is a high-quality appearance. All furniture was provided by Aria, a select shop founded in Kyoto and Tango.The simple and powerful furniture that takes advantage of the ingredients has a deep taste and Kyoto-like character.


Other items
- Air conditioner
- Water heater
- WiFi
Auto-lock
- Equipped with an elevator

[Additional services]
🧺 Extra services
Additional towels, cleaning, and coffee are paid and communicated in advance.
* We may not be able to accommodate requests during your stay.
* Drinking water is not provided.
* Towels will only be provided for the number of guests booked.

Where you'll 🛏 sleep
Beds will only be provided for the number of guests booked.
There is a charge for extra beds for exceeding the number of guests.
🧳 Luggage correspondence
This facility is not a 24-hour staffed hotel, so we do not support receiving and shipping your luggage (suitcases, etc.).

Guest access
Please follow the guidelines below to ensure a safe and comfortable stay.

🚫 Access to the rooftop
For safety reasons, the rooftop is off-limits.
Guests are not allowed to enter because of the danger of falling.

🏠 About the space
The facility is a one-floor private room, and you can relax in a space exclusively for guests.
However, please refrain from entering areas other than the common spaces as there will be other guests on the other floors.

⚠️ About the 1st floor
On the first floor there is a space where other guests are staying. Please be sure not to mistake it for the staff room.

Other things to note
🧳Luggage dropoff
We will keep your luggage in the facility from 11:00.
Please check with me for details.
Please take care of your valuables yourself.
We do not have baggage pick up service.

🧳 About Luggage Pickup and Delivery
We do not provide luggage pick-up or delivery services at this facility.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but please use the Yamato Transport service.

🚭 No smoking
Smoking is not allowed in the building and around the building, including the veranda.

Noise in the 🚫hallway
Due to its structure, the shared space is easy to echo.
Please help us not to make a loud noise.

👞 No Shoes: Please take off your shoes inside the house.

🧴 Bath amenities Shampoo, body soap, conditioner, toothbrushes and towels: free of charge.We do not refill.

💊 Medicine: In Japan, medical expenses can be expensive, and there are limited doctors who can handle English.If you have the medication you need, be sure to prepare it yourself in advance and bring it with you.
Please note that we do not provide medical interpretation services or hospital accompanying services at this facility, so please be aware in advance.

🕒 Early check-in/late check-out: Please consult with us in advance if you wish to do so.Depending on the cleaning and availability, we may not be able to accommodate it.

🎵 Noise: Quiet hours are from 21:00 to 8:00 the next.Please be respectful of the volume of music.

🅿️There is no parking lot or bicycle parking.
Please use a nearby parking lot

There is no 🧺washing machine.
There is a coin laundry 2.3 minutes on foot, so please use it

👔Iron: There is an ironing board
There is a TV stand

Registration Details
Hotels and Inns Business Act | 京都市 | 京都市指令保医セ第 524 号

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Where you’ll be

Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan

[Property surroundings]
The property is located in the heart of Kyoto, in the Shijo area, within walking distance of Shijo Station, and about 10 minutes by taxi from Kyoto Station, making it very accessible.

Shijo-dori is a historic street that has been around since the Heian period, and was once the stage for the daily lives of nobles and townspeople.
Since the Edo period, it has developed as a commercial center, and is still known as a bustling street lined with department stores, long-established stores, and restaurants.


[Tourist attractions around the property]
Sightseeing spots within walking distance (within 10-15 minutes)
Nishiki Market: An arcade shopping street called "Kyoto's Kitchen".Ideal for eating and walking, such as Kyoto vegetables, pickles, and Japanese sweets (about 10 minutes on foot)

Kyoto Museum of Culture: A museum that introduces the history and traditional crafts and arts of Kyoto.The dignified Meiji architecture is also a highlight (about 12 minutes on foot)

Kyoto International Manga Museum: A large collection of manga from Japan and abroad.You can read freely in the lawn plaza (about 15 minutes on foot)

Kawaramachi area: shopping and gourmet center (about 10 minutes on foot)


Popular attractions accessible by train, bus, and taxi
Former Imperial Palace Nijo Castle: a World Heritage Site with luxurious barrier paintings and gardens (about 15 minutes by train/10 minutes by taxi)

Heian Jingu: A shrine with an impressive large torii gate and a beautiful Japanese garden (about 25 minutes by bus/15 minutes by taxi)

Fushimi Inari Taisha: Kyoto's premier tourist attraction, famous for its thousand torii gates (about 30 minutes by train/20 minutes by taxi)

Yasaka Shrine: a historic shrine known as the main shrine of the Gion Festival (about 20 minutes on foot/10 minutes by taxi)

Kiyomizu Temple: A temple representative of Kyoto, registered as a World Heritage Site (about 30 minutes by bus/20 minutes by taxi)

Kinkakuji: A world heritage site with an impressive beautiful gold leaf pavilion (about 50 minutes by public transportation/25 minutes by taxi)

Arashiyama: Bamboo forest, Togetsu-kyo Bridge, popular tourist area (about 1.5-2 hours by public transportation/35 minutes by taxi)

[Gion Festival]
In addition, the Shijo area is the main stage for the Gion Festival, held every July, and is the most vibrant time of the summer in Kyoto, with events such as the Yoka-yama and the Yoka-yama parade.
During this period, the surrounding roads and public transportation will be very crowded, but this hotel is within walking distance of the main venues, so you can enjoy it comfortably.

Sightseeing, food, culture, festivals - enjoy a special stay in the Shijo area, where the charm of Kyoto is concentrated.

Meet your host

Superhost
646 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
2 years of hosting
My work: management consulting and inn management
I spend too much time: Hana is singing!Macoto plays guitar so we are having fun together
Hello!I'm Hana. I majored in tourism and started hosting on Airbnb in April 2024.We're here to help everyone staying at our hotel have a wonderful time! In private, I'm also a 4 year old and a 0 year old parenting mom. Hello!I am Makoto. Fascinated by Japanese culture, I came to Japan and studied at Kyoto University's graduate school.After graduation, I worked in system auditing and management consulting at a foreign consulting farm. I wish you all the best in your trip.Please, just ask!

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
5 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior or entryway security camera present
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm