【Kouhaku Miyabi】A Century of History, Reimagined

Entire townhouse in Kita Ward, Japan

  1. 5 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 2 baths
Rated 4.92 out of 5 stars.127 reviews
Hosted by 香柏
  1. Superhost
  2. 8 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 room with wifi that’s well-suited for working.
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Live inside a piece of Kyoto history at our lovingly restored machiya, originally built in 1920. While a 2020 renovation introduced modern comforts like floor heating, the soul of the house lives on. Gaze up at the ancient, exposed beams in the living room—silent storytellers of a century gone by. The entrance features a stunning open ceiling, a remnant of its past as a workshop for Nishijin-ori weaving.

The space
•Layout: This spacious 75-square-meter house is perfect for groups. The 1st floor includes a living room with floor heating, a full kitchen, a large bedroom, a bathroom with a rainfall shower and bathtub, and a laundry room. The 2nd floor has a Japanese-style room for 3, a second bathroom with a rainfall shower, and a toilet.
•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 incredible history of this 1920s building, with its original exposed beams and a stunning open-ceiling entrance that was once part of a Nishijin-ori weaving workshop.
•Family-Friendly: Children’s amenities such as chairs, beds, and kitchenware are available upon request, as are a rice cooker and oven.Please kindly let us know in advance if you need any of these.
•Nearby Attractions: Your historic retreat is perfectly positioned for cultural immersion. A 5-minute walk brings you to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, where a vibrant flea market is held on the 25th of each month. A 15-minute stroll leads to the magnificent Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion).

Guest access
You will have exclusive access to the entire house during your stay.

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 | 京都市医療衛生センター | 京都市指令保医セ第131号

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

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

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4.92 out of 5 stars from 127 reviews

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 93% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 6% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 1% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Kita Ward, Kyoto, Japan

＜ Sightseeing ＞
"Kitano Tenmamiya"... 5
"Hirano shrine"... about 7 minutes on foot
"Kamishichiken"... about 8 minutes on foot
"Kinkakuji Temple"... about a 12-minute walk
"Daishinen Temple"... about 8 minutes on foot
"Funoka Onsen"... about 12 minutes on foot
"Daitoku Temple"... 19 minutes on foot/17 minutes by city bus

＜ Information around the inn ＞
"Lawson Store 100 Senbonodera-no-chi store" … about 6 minutes on foot　
"Super Hoteiya"... about 6 minutes on foot
Castella do Paulo (Portuguese sweets, eat-in, take-out available) … about 9 minutes on foot
"Tofu shop · Set meal shop"... about 11 minutes on foot
"Sanping Mochi" (Japanese sweets)... about 8 minutes on foot
"Kamichiken Futaba" (udon, soba)... about 9 minutes on foot
"Sakuraiya" (restaurants, yuba, tofu dishes, etc.)... about 7 minutes on foot
"Ramen purple warehouse" (ramen shop)... about 9 minutes on foot

Meet your host

Superhost
3,219 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
5 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide detector not required
Smoke alarm
Not suitable for infants (under 2 years)