250 m2 Historical Luxury Townhouse. Close Kyoto St

Entire townhouse in Minami Ward, Japan

  1. 8 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 6 beds
  4. 2.5 baths
Hosted by Chris And Chie
  1. Superhost
  2. 12 years hosting

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Meticulously restored to its former glory while being fitted with the most modern amenities, our house is one of the finest remaining examples of the particular Taisho era architecture of the 1920's.
Located 12-15 mn by foot from Kyoto station, 350m west of the UNESCO world heritage site of Toji temple and 2,500 Sqft in size, a total of 6 guests can be accommodated in 4 bedrooms, complemented by 2 bathrooms, 2 WC, 2 Japanese gardens.

The space
Meticulously restored to its former glory while being fitted with modern amenities, our townhouse stands as a fine example of the distinctive Taisho-era architecture of the 1920s.

This period greatly influenced Japanese culture in various fields, as the country embraced foreign influences. Japan looked primarily to Europe for inspiration, and in architecture, elements of Western design were harmoniously combined with traditional Japanese aesthetics. As a result, our house features two rooms with this particular “yokan” style.

During the renovation, we were able to preserve most of its original features, allowing visitors to feel as though they were stepping back in time upon entering the premises.

Although fully equipped for a modern lifestyle with IH stoves, a dishwasher, fridge, and a freezer, much of the kitchen has been kept in its original condition. It serves as a typical example of a kyomachiya (Kyoto townhouse) daitokoro (kitchen), complete with a sunken passageway, a well, and an antique tansu (traditional Japanese cabinetry) for you to enjoy.

The house is complemented by two beautiful Japanese gardens, both recently renovated by an award-winning Kyoto gardener.

The ground floor offers a luminous, spacious open area, from which you can enjoy views of the gardens. Modern features such as double-pane windows, insulation, floor heating on the first floor, and air conditioning ensure comfort throughout the seasons.

The sleeping quarters are located on the second floor and are accessed via a typical Japanese corridor, much of which has been preserved in its original condition.

The property comprises:

One Western-style bedroom with a queen-size bed
One Western-style bedroom with two single beds
One Japanese-style bedroom with two futon sets
One office space
Two bathrooms with showers and bathtubs
Two separate toilets
One dining kitchen area
One living area
Two courtyards with traditional Japanese gardens

Guest access
Guests will have exclusive of the property, one party per booking.

Other things to note
Please note the following description of beddings :
- 1 queen size western style bed
- 2 single low beds
- 2 futon sets that come as a combination of under-mattresses + futon/mattresses making them as comfortable as a normal bed, although may feel a bit firmer to some.

Registration Details
Hotels and Inns Business Act | 京都市指令保医セ第 | 321号

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Courtyard view
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Wifi
Private hot tub

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Where you’ll be

Minami Ward, Kyōto-fu, Japan

Our house is located 12-15 mn by foot from Kyoto station, 350m west of the UNESCO world heritage site of Toji temple.

Meet your host

Superhost
1695 reviews
4.97 out of 5 average rating
12 years of hosting
Speaks English and Japanese
Lives in Kyoto, Japan
Thank you for looking at our listings! We've been fortunate to live in different countries until we decided to settle back in Japan where Chie is from. It takes us quite a bit of time to find the perfect old traditional Japanese house to restore but it is all the more rewarding a process that we are often saving unique architecture from certain destruction. With the help of our team of wonderful artisans and award-winning architects, who have now become friends and trusted advisors, we renovate the premises just like we would our own house: to be the haven where our guests can see themselves dwell, even for a short time. We hope we can have the pleasure of hosting you. Chie, Chris and the kids... @kyoto.hanare on insta.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
8 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Must climb stairs