5 min to Nijo｜Light-Filled Kyoto Machiya

Entire townhouse in Kyoto, Japan

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Tabitabi Kyoto
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

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Extra spacious

Guests love this home’s spaciousness for a comfortable stay.

Dedicated workspace

A common area with wifi that’s well-suited for working.
Some info has been automatically translated.
TABITABI Taishi is a private Kyoto machiya stay located a 5-minute walk from Nijo Station. Renovated from a traditional townhouse, the house blends Japanese craftsmanship with contemporary design through hand-dyed karakami paper, silver and gold leaf walls, and modern spatial elements. The tatami room features karakami by the 400-year-old Kyoto workshop “Karacho,” while large windows and a quiet Japanese garden create a calm and immersive Kyoto atmosphere.

The space
【Layout】

TABITABI Taishi is a private Kyoto machiya accommodation located a 15-minute walk from Nijo Station.
The traditional townhouse has been carefully renovated into a calm and open space that blends Japanese craftsmanship with contemporary design.

The house offers approximately 50㎡ of interior space and is ideal for 2–4 guests, including families and small groups.

1F
・Living / Dining Area
・Kitchen
・Japanese Garden
・Toilet
・Wash Basin
・Bathroom

2F
・Tatami Bedroom
・Western-Style Bedroom

Traditional Japanese craftsmanship is incorporated throughout the house, including hand-dyed karakami paper and walls finished with silver and gold leaf.
The tatami room features karakami by “Karacho,” a Kyoto workshop with over 400 years of history. The fusuma sliding doors are decorated using a traditional technique called “Shifuku-zuri,” depicting lotus flowers and flowing water as blessings for travelers.

The western-style bedroom features a specially designed horizontal window overlooking a quiet karesansui garden, allowing guests to enjoy changing light and scenery throughout the day.

A Japanese garden is positioned at the entrance and can be viewed from inside through large glass windows, creating a quiet and immersive Kyoto atmosphere.

Experience a unique Kyoto stay where traditional craftsmanship and modern architecture quietly come together.

【Amenities】

■Kitchen

・Microwave
・Refrigerator
・Electric Kettle
・Coffee Machine
・Coffee
・Tea

■Tableware

・Plates
・Bowls
・Chopsticks
・Wine Glasses
・Coffee Cups
・Tea Cups
・Cutlery Set

■Bath Amenities

・Shampoo
・Conditioner
・Body Soap
・Bath Towels
・Face Towels
・Hair Dryer
・Toothbrush Set

■Other Facilities

・Washing Machine (No Dryer)
・Free Wi-Fi
・Air Conditioning
・Hangers
・Slippers
・Umbrellas

Guest access
This property is a private Machiya house for one group only.
There are no shared spaces, and guests have exclusive access to the entire house.

Other things to note
Other Things to Note

This property is a traditional wooden Kyoto Machiya.

To ensure a comfortable stay and respect the neighborhood, please follow these guidelines:

• No smoking anywhere in the property (including e-cigarettes)
• Please avoid loud noises during nighttime
• The stairs are relatively steep, please use the handrail
• Please remove shoes at the entrance
• Tatami mats and sliding doors are delicate traditional materials

For garbage, please place trash in the bins inside the house.
Garbage separation is not required.

If the trash becomes excessive, please contact us and we will collect it.

Please do not leave garbage outside, as crows in the area may tear open trash bags.

Registration Details
Hotels and Inns Business Act | 京都市指令保医セ | 第942号

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Courtyard view
Wifi – 44 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Pets allowed
Free washer – In building

Accessibility features

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Rated 4.91 out of 5 from 249 reviews.

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Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 92% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 6% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 1% of reviews
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Kyoto, Japan

The house is located in a residential area with good manner and good public security, which makes you to take a good rest without being disturbed after a tiring day.
Within a two-minute walk are supermarket, pharmacy, and 24-hour convenience store, which is a quite convenient place.

Meet your host

Superhost
2,115 reviews
4.91 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
Where I went to school: 同志社大学
Hello, we are【TABITABI】, a group who love design and traveling. We come from different countries, but we were all attracted by the charm of Kyoto which combining ancientry and modernity, so we decided to stay in this beautiful place and we wish we could share it with you. We think accommodation is indispensable during traveling, and house is one of the ways to represent the local culture. Therefore, we combine these two ideas depending on our know-how to make the design for our guest houses. We share the Kyoto images with you through our guest houses and wish we could make you have the different experience of accommodation. Tabi contains two meanings in Japanese, “repeating” and “traveling”. In addition, it character in Kanji with "degrees" and "travel", which represents a meaning, "Repeating of traveling". The beauty of Kyoto would make you deeply trapped in it and visit again and again, and we wish that [Tabitabi Stay] bring you beautiful memories in your journey over and over again as well. ===================================================== It is difficult to see the page of "TABIBI stay". We are happy to operate the lodging facilities in Kyoto city, mainly Kyomachiya. (* All facilities will be used to acquire the hotel business and operate the business.) It provides a comfortable and comfortable space with Japanese modern functionality, leaving you behind the atmosphere of a townhouse where you can feel the history and dictionary. Each facility can accommodate up to 9 people from 2 people, and it is possible to use it for the purpose. Kiyomizu Temple, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, etc. It is very convenient and pleasant to travel. 24-hour staff response, support during the stay. The hotel is different from the accommodation. Please make it easy to stay. I will be waiting for everyone. ===================================================== Hello, we are [Tabitabi Stay], a group of people who love design and travel, small friends from all over the world, and also a group of delicious food. We are all deeply attracted by the charm of Kyoto, so we decided to stay in this wonderful place and introduce it to you who like to travel. Accommodation is an indispensable part of the trip, and the house is the best way to reflect local culture, so we combine the house and accommodation, through our understanding of Kyoto, and use the design of the house to communicate with you, and we hope to provide you with a different travel and accommodation experience. [Tabi] In Japanese, it has both the meaning of travel and repeated meaning, the Chinese characters are written as "" and "travel". [Tabitabi Trip], which means repeated travel, and Kyoto is such a beautiful city worth visiting again and again. We also hope that [Tabitabi Stay] will bring you a wonderful memory in your trip. ===================================================== Hello, we are [Tabitabi Stay], a group of people who love design and travel, partners from all over the world, and also a group of greedy ghosts. We are all deeply attracted by the charm of Kyoto and the past, so we decided to stay in this wonderful place and introduce it to you who also like to travel. Accommodation is an indispensable part of the trip, and the house is the best way to express local culture, so we combine the concept of the house and accommodation, and through the design of the house, use a homestay to interact with you, hope to provide you with a different travel and accommodation. [Tabi] In Japanese, it has both the meaning of traveling and repeating, and it is written as "Degree" and "Tabi". [Tabitabi degree travel] means repeated travel, and Kyoto is such a beautiful city that is worth visiting again and again, we also hope [Tabitabi Stay] can bring you wonderful memories again and again.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Must climb stairs