Expo Cottage 4｜Spacious 89㎡ Kyoto Machiya

Entire townhouse in Kyoto, Japan

  1. 6 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Mariko
  1. Superhost
  2. 10 years hosting

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A spacious 89㎡ home in Nishijin, renovated from a Kyoto machiya around 90 years old.

With bedrooms on both the first and second floors, the house is well suited to families and groups traveling together. It accommodates up to six guests and includes a kitchen, washing machine, and dryer, making it comfortable for stays of several days.

Funaoka Onsen is about a two-minute walk away, with Mt. Funaoka, shops, and cafés nearby. A spacious and comfortable base for exploring Kyoto together.

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 3-minute walk)

This spacious 89㎡ two-story private home, renovated from a Kyoto machiya around 90 years old, is entirely yours during your stay.

■ 1st floor
Bedroom 1
・1 double bed
・Kitchen
・Bath
・Toilet
・Washing machine
・Clothes dryer

■ 2nd floor
Bedroom 2
・2 single beds
・Sofa
・Toilet

■ Additional bedding
・For 5 guests: the sofa on the 2nd floor will be prepared as a sofa bed
・For 6 guests: in addition to the sofa bed above, 1 futon will be provided
※If you are staying with 4 guests and would like the sofa bed prepared, please contact us in advance.
※Maximum occupancy: 6 guests.

■ Other amenities
・Wi-Fi
・Basic amenities

■ 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
Hotels and Inns Business Act | 京都市保健福祉局医療衛生推進室医療衛生センター | 京都市指令保医セ第50号

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Courtyard view
Kitchen
Shared onsen: public onsen nearby
Fast wifi – 578 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 323 reviews.

Guest favorite
This home is in the top 5% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 98% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 2% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Guests mention

Where you’ll be

Kyoto, Japan

One minute on foot, there is a famous Michelin 1-star soba noodle shop (Kanei) and a cafe (Sarasa Nishijin) renovated with a public bath that is also used for filming.

There is a famous public bath (Funaoka Onsen) with an open-air bath in 1 minute on foot.

Meet your host

Superhost
1,878 reviews
4.97 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
My work: Designer
Most useless skill: My little fingers joints are flexible
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

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Co-hosts

  • Yusuke
  • Nana
  • Misato
  • Kaho

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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