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  • House
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Not suitable for children
  • Car not necessary
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

Gion Kyuraku was originally Tea Master's House which was fully renovated and turned into a vacation rental.

We feel so fortunate to have met Mr. Sano, the landscape architect, to design our garden at Gion-Kyuraku. Mr. Sano was selected as one of the top 100 gardeners for the book called “Contemporary Japanese Gardens 100 Gardens by 100 Japanese Landscape Architects”, and the photo book was published in December 2014. We would like to express our gratitude to Mr. Sano for selecting our garden for the book.

Gion Kyuraku, nearly a century old Kyo-Machiya, that was once a tea-masters residence, located in the historical district of Kyoto, Gion/Kiyomizu. It has been restored to its original splendor, in conjunction with modern amenities, contemporary comforts, consideration of the environment, along with state-of-the-art entertainment, and communication infrastructure.

The three 'L's' in rental property are “Location, Location, Location”.

Firstly, Gion Kyuraku is in the heart of Gion, where Maiko-sans, and Geiko-sans (Geisha in English) can be seen nightly.

Secondly, historical temples, shrines, and world heritage sites are within a few minutes walking distance, Kenninji Temple (2 minute walk), Kyomizu Temple (10 minute walk), Hokan-ji Temple known as Yasaka Pagoda (5 minute walk), Rokuhara Mitsuji Temple (1 minute walk), and countless other historical sites.

Thirdly, one of the most historical streets in Japan Hanamikoji Dori is only a 3 minute walk from Gion Kyuraku. Additionally, there are a number of grocery stores, one is only a minute away, the other is a 24HR supermarket, bakeries, and countless restaurants are in the neighborhood, from family run diners, pubs to Michelin rated restaurants, and famous Ryoriya (Kyoto cuisine restaurants) are our neighbors.

A Kyo-Machiya is required to have certain elements: it must be located in one of the historical districts of Kyoto, features, such as a Tsuboniwa (Japanese Garden), Tsuchikabe (earth and straw walls), Koshi Kabe (wooden lattice), and Inuyarai (low bamboo fence).

Gion Kyuraku has all of these traditional elements, combined with distinctive feature of this period, which include, Ajiro ceiling (weaved wooden ceiling), Hari ceiling (structural wooden beams exposed), Shirakabe (white walls), antique light fixtures form the Taisho/ Showa period that have been masterfully restored, and ceramic pieces from the Shigaraki district of Japan.

One, fascinating structural feature of Gion Kyuraku is one of the main wooden support beans measures 4”x15”x16 feet; this one solid Japanese cedar beam spans the entire front of the Kyo-machiya. This is a must see, we have left it exposed.

Along with these period elements, Gion Kyuraku has been completely modernized with the assistance of many traditional trades people which comprise of Kyo-daiku, (traditional carpenters), plasterers, Japanese Gardener, designers, and countless other traditional craftsmen.

The result is a Kyo-Machiya that is functional for the sophisticated world traveler, the family that wants to experience a traditional machiya stay, and the traveler that does not want the usual hotel type accommodations. We invite you to experience the uniqueness of a Kyo-machiya, along with the comforts of modern living at Gion Kyuraku.

*** Kyoto Accommodation Tax (200 yen per night per guest) is not included in the price. We will send the details to the guests once we receive their booking request.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: 3 Single Beds
  • Bedroom 2: Single Bed
  • Bedroom 3: 2 Single Beds
  • 1 Family bathroom, 1 Toilet Only

Families

  • Not suitable for children
  • No pets allowed

Access

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Air conditioning
  • Private garden
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Internet access
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Kyoto Accommodation Tax (200 yen per night per guest) is not included in the price paid online. i.e. please make a payment in cash upon your arrival.
Gion Kyuraku - Traditional Luxury in located Machiya in Gion | Kiyomizu, Kyoto! – Home 3814731

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    Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
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    About the owner

    Thomas N.
    Tourist Licence
    京都市指令保保生第82号
    Calendar updated:
    05 May 2024

    Years listed:
    13

    Based in:
    Japan
    Languages spoken: English
    This House has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and sleeps 6. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 21 May 2012. Located in Kyoto Prefecture, it has 23 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate is £2430.
    The property’s calendar was last updated on 05 May 2024.
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    Reviews

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    Graeme L
    Canberra, Australia

    Fabulous traditional stay in Kyoto old-town
    Oct 2018

    A former tea merchant's place superbly renovated in a traditional style situated in a quiet street on the old-town side of Kyoto. Easy walking distance to many local food options and a local supe… More 

    Reviewed 2 Nov 2019

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Gail-NY
    New York City, New York

    Beautiful and Authentic Accommodation in the Heart of Kyoto
    Apr 2018

    Reiko and Tom's Machiya was simply delightful. It is spotless and beautifully decorated in traditional style, with tatami mats, futon bedding and a Japanese o-furu (bath). However, it has all t… More 

    Reviewed 8 May 2018

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Owner's reply:
    Thank you very much for your beautiful and useful comments regarding your stay at Gion Kyuraku. Hope to see you all again in the future.

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    hirokoanan
    Beijing, China

    Perfectly located, beautifully renovated traditional house
    Oct 2017

    We stayed here twice already (once with my parents and once with my wife's parents) everyone loved the experience. Apart from the beautiful house itself (as you can see in all the pictures), we a… More 

    Reviewed 5 Oct 2017

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Owner's reply:
    Thank you for the perfect and beautiful review of Gion Kyuraku. Repeat and regular guests show how great the location and how beautiful the house really is. What the pictures can't tell you is trueness of the scent and sound of a traditional Kyo-machiya that is located in one of the oldest parts of Kyoto city where maiko walk freely on a daily bases. Rieko's concierge service is second to none. Another reason for many regular and repeat visitors to Gion Kyuraku. Thank you once again for your personal and insightful review.

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    Virginia H

    Beautiful and very good location!
    Apr 2017

    When we arrived the building was easy to find via Google maps. The bus stop is just steps away. It was beautiful, clean, and traditional. We only stayed one night but it was awesome. The tub and h… More 

    Reviewed 18 Jun 2017

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Go640423

    Beautiful, comfortable and central
    Mar 2017

    We loved our stay in this beautiful and very central machiya. We were a short walk from many of the major sights, and Gion itself is beautiful for a walk day or night. We enjoyed relaxing in the livin… More 

    Reviewed 22 May 2017

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Owner's reply:
    Thank you for the perfect 5-star review. It is all about location, and Gion Kyuraku has one of the best locations in Kyoto; the Gion district. Where Kyoto's historical sights meet modern day conveniences like Kyomizu temple and local grocery stores. Kyuraku does have some of the most comfortable futons (Japanese bedding) our guest tell us. Thank you once again for your insightful and informative review.

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    Review 1-5 of 23

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