Expo Cottage 6｜Bright 2F Kitchen & Art ｜72㎡
Entire home in Kyoto, Japan
- 5 guests
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 beds
- 2 baths
Hosted by Mariko
- Superhost
- 10 years hosting
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A 72㎡ two-story home in Nishijin, Kyoto, opened in Dec. 2025.
The second-floor kitchen and living area is the heart of the house, with windows bringing in plenty of light. Make coffee in the morning, cook with ingredients from shops, or simply relax and enjoy the space. Doors hand-painted by Mariko add a unique touch throughout the house.
With two bedrooms, the house accommodates up to five guests. A choice for travelers who want to enjoy not only exploring Kyoto, but also time spent at home.
The space
★ Luggage storage available before check-in and after check-out
★ We can receive delivered luggage on your behalf
★ Free bicycle rental
★ Free parking (about a 1-minute walk)
This 72㎡ two-story private home is entirely yours during your stay.
■ 1st floor
Bedroom 1
・2 single beds
・Bath
・Toilet
・Washing machine
・Clothes dryer
■ 2nd floor
Bedroom 2
・1 double bed
Kitchen & living area
・Kitchen
・Sofa
・Workspace
・Toilet
■ Additional bedding
・For 5 guests: the sofa in the living area will be prepared as a sofa bed
※If you are staying with 4 guests and would like the sofa bed prepared, please contact us in advance.
※Maximum occupancy: 5 guests.
■ Other amenities
・Wi-Fi
・Basic amenities
The second-floor kitchen and living area has large windows that bring in plenty of natural light, creating a bright and open space.
Throughout the house, you’ll find doors individually hand-painted by designer Mariko, adding warm artistic details to the interior.
■ Nearby
・Funaoka Onsen: about a 2-minute walk
・Sarasa Nishijin: about a 2-minute walk
・Daitoku-ji Temple: about a 10-minute walk
・Kinkaku-ji: about 10 minutes by bicycle
・Mt. Funaoka: about a 2-minute walk
For stays of 7 nights or more, weekly cleaning and linen changes are available upon request.
Guest access
The entire house is yours during your stay.
There are no spaces shared with other guests.
Other things to note
■ Please keep noise down at night
The cottage is located in a residential neighborhood, so please be considerate of our neighbors, especially at night.
■ No smoking indoors
Smoking is not permitted inside the cottage.
If you wish to smoke, please use the designated smoking area in front of the entrance.
■ Check-in
3:00PM–9:00PM
Check-in takes place at the nearby Expo Hostel & Cottage office, and our staff will show you to the cottage.
If you expect to arrive after 9:00PM, please contact us in advance via Airbnb message.
※ Luggage storage available before check-in (from 9:30AM)
■ Check-out
By 11:00AM
There are no special check-out procedures.
Simply leave the key in the cottage and send us a quick message on Airbnb, or let one of our staff members know before you leave :)
※ Luggage storage available after check-out
Registration Details
M260057690
The second-floor kitchen and living area is the heart of the house, with windows bringing in plenty of light. Make coffee in the morning, cook with ingredients from shops, or simply relax and enjoy the space. Doors hand-painted by Mariko add a unique touch throughout the house.
With two bedrooms, the house accommodates up to five guests. A choice for travelers who want to enjoy not only exploring Kyoto, but also time spent at home.
The space
★ Luggage storage available before check-in and after check-out
★ We can receive delivered luggage on your behalf
★ Free bicycle rental
★ Free parking (about a 1-minute walk)
This 72㎡ two-story private home is entirely yours during your stay.
■ 1st floor
Bedroom 1
・2 single beds
・Bath
・Toilet
・Washing machine
・Clothes dryer
■ 2nd floor
Bedroom 2
・1 double bed
Kitchen & living area
・Kitchen
・Sofa
・Workspace
・Toilet
■ Additional bedding
・For 5 guests: the sofa in the living area will be prepared as a sofa bed
※If you are staying with 4 guests and would like the sofa bed prepared, please contact us in advance.
※Maximum occupancy: 5 guests.
■ Other amenities
・Wi-Fi
・Basic amenities
The second-floor kitchen and living area has large windows that bring in plenty of natural light, creating a bright and open space.
Throughout the house, you’ll find doors individually hand-painted by designer Mariko, adding warm artistic details to the interior.
■ Nearby
・Funaoka Onsen: about a 2-minute walk
・Sarasa Nishijin: about a 2-minute walk
・Daitoku-ji Temple: about a 10-minute walk
・Kinkaku-ji: about 10 minutes by bicycle
・Mt. Funaoka: about a 2-minute walk
For stays of 7 nights or more, weekly cleaning and linen changes are available upon request.
Guest access
The entire house is yours during your stay.
There are no spaces shared with other guests.
Other things to note
■ Please keep noise down at night
The cottage is located in a residential neighborhood, so please be considerate of our neighbors, especially at night.
■ No smoking indoors
Smoking is not permitted inside the cottage.
If you wish to smoke, please use the designated smoking area in front of the entrance.
■ Check-in
3:00PM–9:00PM
Check-in takes place at the nearby Expo Hostel & Cottage office, and our staff will show you to the cottage.
If you expect to arrive after 9:00PM, please contact us in advance via Airbnb message.
※ Luggage storage available before check-in (from 9:30AM)
■ Check-out
By 11:00AM
There are no special check-out procedures.
Simply leave the key in the cottage and send us a quick message on Airbnb, or let one of our staff members know before you leave :)
※ Luggage storage available after check-out
Registration Details
M260057690
Where you’ll sleep
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What this place offers
Kitchen
Shared onsen: public onsen nearby
Fast wifi – 583 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Hot tub
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 19 reviews.
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This home is in the top 5% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in
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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for value
Guests mention
Where you’ll be
Kyoto
Temple paths at Fushimi Inari Taisha, bamboo groves, and geisha districts unfold across a city of shrines, gardens, and traditional streets.
Meet your host
My work: Designer
Favorite song in high school: swallow tale あいのうた
Yusuke and I have been managing hostels and cottages in the Nishijin area since 2015. As nearby locals, we are here to ensure you have a comfortable and authentic stay.
Our properties are situated to explore the neighborhood on foot. You’ll find:
Local Flavor: A Michelin Ramen, Rennosuke
Daily Essentials: Groceries, bakeries, and cafes are just around the corner.
Relaxation: A classic, tattoo-friendly public bath (Onsen style w/outside spa)
We’re happy to provide local tips. See you soon!
Mariko is a Superhost
Host details
Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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