Traditional house・garden&open-air bath・Sleeps 7

Hut in Kyoto, Japan

  1. 7 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 7 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Takeshi
  1. Superhost
  2. 9 years hosting

Listing highlights

Unwind in the hot tub

This is one of the few places in the area with this amenity.

Great check-in experience

Recent guests loved the smooth start to this stay.

Extra spacious

Guests love this home’s spaciousness for a comfortable stay.
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Manyokyo, one of the finest vacation rentals in Kyoto, is a lovingly restored traditional Japanese machiya that preserves its 100-year-old character while offering all the comforts Western travelers expect. It features a modern kitchen, an open-air bath in a Japanese garden, and floor heating.
Located in the city center, just 8 minutes by bus from Kyoto Station, it offers convenient access to all major sightseeing spots in Kyoto.

The space
Manyokyo — A Designer Machiya Where Kyoto Tradition Meets Modern Comfort

Enjoy a special stay at Manyokyo, a traditional house quietly nestled in a peaceful Kyoto neighborhood, where you can experience life as if you were living in Kyoto.

Located near historic temples and shrines, this accommodation features a beautiful Japanese garden and a marble open-air bath, providing the perfect place to relax both body and mind after a day of sightseeing.

While preserving the charm of a traditional Kyoto machiya, the house is fully equipped with modern comforts necessary for a pleasant stay.

On the first floor, there is a Western-style living room with a sofa and TV.
The modern kitchen is equipped with an IH stove, microwave, rice cooker, and various cooking utensils.

There is also a tatami room decorated with a floating bonsai in the tokonoma alcove.
This room can also be used as an additional bedroom and leads directly to the open-air bath in the Japanese garden.

For comfort even during winter, the house is equipped with floor heating and air conditioning. A toilet and washroom are also located on the first floor.

On the second floor, there are two bedrooms:
a Western-style bedroom with beds and a traditional tatami room where futons are prepared, allowing guests to experience the charm of Japanese culture.

A shower room, washroom, laundry facilities, and toilet are also available.

We hope you enjoy a memorable stay in Kyoto at Manyokyo, where traditional beauty and modern comfort come together.

【Amenities】
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Hairbrush
Body sponge
Razor
Face towel
Bath towel

【Kitchenware】
Rice cooker
Pot
Frying pan
Ladle and spatula
IH stove (portable)
Rice bowls and plates
Chopsticks
Knife, fork, and spoon
Coffee cups
Tea set (Japanese tea)
Wine glasses
Sake set
Kitchen knife
Cutting board
Scissors
Electric kettle
Microwave
【Others】
Floor heating (1st floor)
Hair dryer (Dyson)
High-speed Wi-Fi
Netflix
Air conditioning in all rooms
Washer & dryer
Laundry detergent
Bidet toilet

Guest access
Guest Access
Experience the ultimate privacy in this elegant, standalone guesthouse—all of it is exclusively yours during your stay.

There are no shared spaces with other guests or staff. From the spacious living room and beautifully appointed bedrooms to the luxurious bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, and serene gardens, every corner of the house is yours to enjoy. Relax freely, unwind in comfort, and savor a truly private and indulgent Kyoto experience.

Other things to note
【CHECK-IN & LUGGAGE STORAGE INFORMATION】

Check-in: 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
Please note that check-in is not available after 8:00 PM. You must arrive by 8:00 PM.

Luggage storage: From 10:30 AM
If you arrive early, you may leave your luggage and complete the check-in procedure.
Once the procedure is complete, you may enter and leave the property freely, allowing you to explore Kyoto without carrying your luggage.

Recommended plan:
“Arrive early → Leave your luggage → Complete check-in → Explore Kyoto”

【IMPORTANT | PLEASE BE SURE TO INFORM US OF YOUR ARRIVAL TIME】

Please be sure to inform us of your estimated arrival time no later than the day before check-in.
A staff member will meet you at the accommodation at the time you provide.

If you expect to arrive late, please be sure to notify us in advance.
If we do not hear from you and more than 15 minutes have passed since your scheduled arrival time, our staff member will temporarily leave the property.

For security reasons, we cannot provide the door access code until your identity has been verified and the check-in procedure has been completed.

To ensure a smooth check-in, please be sure to inform us of your estimated arrival time.

【CHECK-OUT】10:00 AM

Our cleaning staff will enter the property from 10:00 AM. Therefore, late check-out is not available.

Registration Details
Hotels and Inns Business Act | 京都市 | 京都市指令保医セ第279号

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

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

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Rated 4.88 out of 5 from 425 reviews.

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  1. 5 stars, 90% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 8% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 1% of reviews
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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 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

Around Manyokyo, you will find many traditional Kyoto townhouses known as Kyomachiya.
This area is also home to many kimono shops, and it is common to see people walking around wearing traditional kimonos.

Nearby walking destinations include the World Heritage site Nijo Castle, as well as Higashi Honganji Temple and Nishi Honganji Temple, where you can enjoy the traditional atmosphere of Kyoto.

A bicycle rental shop is located just near the house, allowing you to freely explore the ancient city of Kyoto while experiencing local life.

Within walking distance, there are cafés serving excellent coffee, bars, a 24-hour supermarket, Japanese restaurants, family restaurants suitable for guests with children, delicious ramen shops, a popular hamburger steak restaurant where you can also enjoy drinks, a famous gyoza restaurant, and a liquor shop, making the location very convenient.

The bus stop providing access to Kyoto’s major sightseeing areas is only a 3-minute walk from the house.

【Aoi Festival】
15 minutes by subway and on foot from here
May 15

【Gion Festival】
You can go to see it in 3 minutes on foot from here.
From July 11th, the halberds are lined up
July 15th, two days ago night festival
July 16th, the eve of the festival
July 17th, cruising of the halberd
July 24st, the second cruising of the halberd

【Jidai Festival】Age Festival
15 minutes on foot from here by subway
October 22 (postponed rainy weather)

Gion: 2.5 km (30-minute walk)
Higashiyama: 3.5 km (40-minute walk)
Nishiki Market: 1.7 km (20-minute walk)
Pontocho: 2.0 km (30-minute walk)

Meet your host

Superhost
1,313 reviews
4.87 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
Born in the 60s
My work: travel advisor
I was born in Kyoto and have lived here ever since.I found a surprisingly convenient place to find a guest house. We have a lot of information about sightseeing and restaurants, and we will support your time in Kyoto as much as possible to make your trip easier and make special memories of Kyoto. Stay here and enjoy Kyoto.

Takeshi is a Superhost

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Co-hosts

  • 梦晨
  • Jun
  • Toshiko

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