【Kohaku Kitanotenmangu】Elegant Kyoto Machiya

Entire home in Kyoto, Japan

  1. 6 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 5 beds
  4. 2 baths
Rated 4.89 out of 5 stars.175 reviews
Hosted by 香柏
  1. Superhost
  2. 8 years hosting

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Escape the crowds and discover authentic Kyoto. Our spacious two-story townhouse is a 2-minute walk from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and steps from historic Kamishichiken. Relax in your private sanctuary: a stunning Shigaraki pottery semi-open-air bath overlooking a serene inner garden. Perfect for families or groups seeking comfort and a true taste of local life.

The space
•Layout: This expansive 99-square-meter townhouse comfortably accommodates up to 6 guests. It features two Japanese-style tatami rooms, a Western-style bedroom, and a traditional tea room that can be converted for additional sleeping space. Each floor has a shower for added convenience. The home includes two bathrooms and two toilets.

•Modern Amenities: The home is equipped with a TV, high-speed Wi-Fi, air conditioning, an air purifier, a washing machine, and a fully-stocked kitchen. Complimentary tea and coffee are also provided. For your stay, we offer premium POLA bath products, a hairdryer, and a full set of toiletries.

•What we love about this house: The exquisite semi open-air bath made of traditional Shigaraki pottery offers a luxurious and tranquil bathing experience with a view of a private garden. Beyond the home itself, the location is truly special — you are just a short walk from Kamishichiken, the oldest of Kyoto's five geisha districts, where you can stroll lantern-lit streets, dine at traditional ochaya teahouses, and perhaps catch a glimpse of a maiko in her evening finery.

•Family-Friendly: Children’s amenities such as chairs, beds, and kitchenware are available upon request, as are a rice cooker and oven.

•Nearby Attractions: You are just a 2-minute walk from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, famous for its monthly flea market on the 25th and stunning seasonal scenery. A short stroll brings you to Kamishichiken, Kyoto's oldest geisha district, with its traditional teahouses and cultural performances. The world-famous Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) is also within easy reach.

Guest access
Guests will have full and private access to the entire house during their stay.
There are no shared spaces, and the property is reserved exclusively for your group.

Other things to note
To ensure a comfortable and safe stay for all guests, we kindly ask you to follow these house rules:

•As this is a wooden building, there is a risk of fire. Smoking is strictly prohibited indoors.
•Please do not dispose of garbage outside the house. For long-term stays, if you need to dispose of trash, please contact us for collection.
•As the house is located in a residential area, noise is not permitted after 8:00 PM.
•Please do not wear shoes indoors. Kindly change into slippers.
•Pets are not allowed.
•Housekeeping services are not provided during your stay.
•We currently do not offer pick-up or drop-off services.
•The price is based on the number of guests and may vary accordingly.
•The house is rented as an entire property, so it will not be shared with other guests.

Registration Details
Hotels and Inns Business Act | 京都市 | 京都市指令保医セ第130号

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Courtyard view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
TV
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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4.89 out of 5 stars from 175 reviews

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for check-in

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Kyoto, 京都府, Japan

＜ Sightseeing ＞
"Kitano Heavenly Palace"... about 2 minutes on foot
"Hirano shrine"... about 3 minutes on foot
"Shangjiu"... about 4 minutes on foot
"Daishinen Temple"... about 7 minutes on foot
"Masaki Kiln"... 3
"Shogun Shopping Street (One Yokai Street)"... about 11 minutes on foot
"Kinkaku-ji"... about 15/5 by car
"Funoka Onsen"... about 15/6 by car
"Kenkan Shrine"... about 19 minutes on foot/about 8 minutes by car
"Nijo Castle"... about 22 minutes by city bus · Kyoto city bus "Horikawa-Marutamachi", about 2 minutes on foot
"Kyoto Gyoen"... about 27 minutes by city bus · Kyoto city bus "Horikawa Nakachi" Bus stops and walk about 11 minutes

< Accommodation information >
Castella do Paulo (Portuguese sweets, eat-in, take-out) … about 6 minutes on foot
"Tofu shop · Set meal shop"... about 8 minutes on foot
"Sanpangmi" (and sweets)... 5
"Kamichiken Futaba" (udon, soba)... about 6 minutes on foot
"Second generation noodle house Akuta River" (ramen)... about 10 minutes on foot "Sakuraiya" (restaurant, yuba, tofu dishes, etc.)... about 5 minutes on foot
"two seven oDONUTS" (Donut Store)... about 13
"Ramen purple warehouse" (ramen shop)... about 6 minutes on foot
"knot café" (cafe · sandwich is delicious)... about 10 minutes on foot 　
"Seven Eleven Kyoto Hirano Miyamoto-machi"... about 6 minutes on foot　
"Kyoto Life Cooperative Cooperative Cooperative Kinugasa" (Supermarket) … about 6 minutes on foot

Meet your host

Superhost
3,403 reviews
4.9 out of 5 average rating
8 years of hosting
Speaks English, Japanese, and Chinese
Lives in Kyoto, Japan
At Kouhaku, we believe a machiya is more than a building. It is a living gallery of Kyoto's ancient aesthetic-a placewhere architecture, craf, and culture converge. Each of our 22 Kyomachiya townhouses has been carefullv restored andcurated as a private sanctuary, inviting you to slow down, lookclosely, and experience Kyoto not as a tourist,but as aresident. In a world that moves too fast, we offer you somethingrare: the unhurried pleasure of Kyoto living. We lookforward to welcoming you.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide detector not required
Smoke alarm
Must climb stairs