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Kyoto holiday house rental with internet access, air con and TV

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2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
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Key information

100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
Nearest beach 2 km
Child friendly
Car not necessary
Air conditioning
No pets allowed
Private garden

From the owner

The house was first built in 1920 and families of weaving craftsmen lived and worked for generations until a decade ago. In 2014, the typical Kyoto wooden house called “machiya” was completed renovated by the top renovation designer Hachise, maintaining its unique wooden structure as machiya.

The 1st floor of this total of 52 m2 two-story townhouse consists of a retro but spacious island kitchen, a walnut dining table and chairs for five, and a living area with a Scandinavian sofa, center table, and TV board on white thermo tiles, facing a mini Japanese garden, along with bath/shower/powder rooms and toilet. One of the two sleeping rooms, with natural wooden beam on the ceiling, accommodates two single beds on the walnut floor and the other is a typical tatami room for two persons.

In addition to this aesthetic merger of East and West, the machiya provides all modern technologies and necessities from wireless LAN, a BOSE wireless speaker, 40inch full high vision TV, an automatic taxi caller, a toilet with bidet function, and three air conditioners to kitchen dinnerware and kitchen appliance including a microwave, a toaster, and a coffee mill and server as well as four free bikes outside.

The house is located in a calm and traditional residential area in the north of Kyoto and has an easy access to 6 out of Kyoto’s 17 World Heritage Sites: Kinkakuji (a.k.a. Golden Pavilion) [10 min by bike], Ryoanji temple [5 min by bus from Kinkaku-ji], Ninnaji temple [3 min by bus from Ryoanji], Kamigamo shrine [10 min by bicycle], Shimogamo shrine [15 min by bus], and Nijo-jo castle [16 min by bus]. Nearest station is Kitaoji on the subway Karasuma line and is 7 stations (12min ) from Kyoto station. The house can be reached by taxi from the station (700 yen, 3 min) or by walk (1km, 15 min) if without heavy luggage.

In addition to these designated sites, the house provides an easy access to Daitokuji temple (3 stars in Michelin guide and also known as the family temple of Sen-no-rikyu, the founder of tea ceremony), Kamo-gawa river (loved by tourists and local residents for its wide river beach good for walking / jogging and relaxing), and Kyoto Botanical Garden (very few tourists yet provides great sakura and colored leave views) as well as things such as the Kyoto's longest traditional shopping street with many mom and pops stores and many sento bath houses and a retro cafés.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

Bedroom 1: Super King Bed Single Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Single Beds
1 Family bathroom

Families

Great for children of all ages
No pets allowed
Cot available
High chair available

Access

Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

Wi-Fi available
Air conditioning
Private garden
Internet access
Fridge
Freezer

Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Washing machine
Iron
High chair available
TV
Satellite TV
Stereo system
Linen provided
Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

The owner is happy to: - Make restaurant reservations for guests - Have coffee, drink, and/or meal with guests - Provide a big one box car with a driver that can accommodate up to seven persons to guide the city

from £142/night

Your Pavilion near Kinkakuji 金閣寺 (Seijaku-no-ie 大徳寺北側清寂の家) – Home 8748742

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Your Pavilion near Kinkakuji 金閣寺 (Seijaku-no-ie 大徳寺北側清寂の家) – Home 8748742

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Cancellation policy

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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.

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No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Check in: 16:00 Check out: 11:00
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Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

1. NO SMOKING inside the house and the back yard
2. Please be mindful about your voice, TV, and music volume after 10pm
3. You can take out the garbage on the designated place on the designated day and time
4. Close the screen door of the window when going out (to prevents the invasion of pests
5. Take off your shoes when you enter the house
6. Never enter the neighboring premises
7. If you damage or lose items in the house, please talk to us immediately to better prepare for the next guests

About the owner

Shimpei Y.

Tourist Licence
京都市指令保保生第70号　平成26年6月25日

Calendar updated:: 18 Apr 2024
Years listed:: 6
Based in:: Japan

Languages spoken: English, Portuguese

This House has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and sleeps 5. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 05 May 2017. Located in Kyoto Prefecture, it has 10 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate varies from £680 to £1422.

The property’s calendar was last updated on 18 Apr 2024.

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Global05056388518

New York City, New York

Really Lovely

May 2022

Difficult to find better place to stay in Kyoto! Great little house, with everything you can think of, quiet, with a great host. Shimpei has made the place a true perfection.

Reviewed 20 May 2022

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Owner's reply:

Thank you for staying at the house! It was really an exciting experience to have a guest from outside of the country for the first time after the outbreak of the pandemic. Truly looking forward to seeing you again if you have a chance during your stay in Japan! Shimpei

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Danjou

Real Kyoto experience

Dec 2018

This 2-story House is only few minutes walk from Daitokuji. The House used to be textile weavers modest atelier cum residence. It is very well rennovated to a modern house still keeping original charm… More

Reviewed 12 Jan 2019

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Owner's reply:

Thank you Naoko-san for the stay and leaving the useful review comments for my future guests and myself! The total floor area of the house is only about 60 m2 (600 sqft) so it maybe a bit too small for four or five adults for a long stay but ok for groups to stay shorter like you did or ones with small kids. All high tech gadgets are partially from my idea but partially from my past guests' suggestions. The area is not in a busy sightseeing area but as you described nicely it can be good for those interested in experiencing typical daily life in Kyoto. Glad to hear you found the way to the new year gong as well as to the Funaoka Onsen public bath! Looking forward to meeting you and your family sometime in the near future! Shimpei

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FogChaser

Perfect place to stay in Kyoto away from hustle and bustle of turisty areas

Nov 2018

Good place to stay in Kyoto for a couple of small family. This little house has everything one might need while traveling plus a lot of unexpected extras (such as taxi pager, for instance - very usefu… More

Reviewed 30 Nov 2018

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Owner's reply:

Thank you for staying at the house and leaving a useful review for my future guests! As you described, the house fits to those who want to stay away from bustle and hustle, are interested in daily life of local people, and don't mind using bicycles or walk a bit as well as for those already are familiar with the city like yourself. Would be great if we can see each other again when you come back next time!

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Emily E

United Kingdom

Fantastic stay

Aug 2018

Shimpei was a fantastic host and the house was clean, comfortable and had everything we could possibly need! It was perfect for 2 people to stay. Shimpei met us there to talk us through all the appl… More

Reviewed 14 Sep 2018

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Owner's reply:

Thank you Emily for the stay and leaving the review which is useful for my future guests. It was also nice to meet you two and chat about your travel. Looking forward to your next visit sometime in the near future! Shimpei

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brittanm2015

Beautiful home, very attentive host

Sep 2018

Shimpei’s place was spectacular. It was a beautiful new house with plenty of space. Shimpei was a wonderful host whom made sure that we understood how to work all the amenities. This was extreme… More

Reviewed 14 Sep 2018

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Owner's reply:

Hi Brittan, thank you for your stay and leaving review and it was my pleasure to meet you all and was good that you all managed to get here right after the typhoon. Thank you also for the brand new stroller you left here - this should definitely be very useful for my future guests! Looking forward to your next visit to the city and the house sometime in the near future! Shimpei

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Shimpei (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Shimpei (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Shimpei (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Shimpei the owner's contact details or send them a message.

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Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Shimpei (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Shimpei (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

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When you pay online through the Book your stay form, a booking request is sent to Shimpei (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

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You can also request a quote from Shimpei (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Shimpei (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call Shimpei (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Shimpei (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Shimpei (the owner) a message.

If Shimpei (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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