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Tofukuji Samurai Machiya, Tofukuji Samurai Machiya

Tofukuji Samurai Machiya, Tofukuji Samurai Machiya

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Samurai Jim, the house protector in his Tokonoma (Alcove).
Arriving at the house - the front door straight ahead.
The house by night at the end of the little alley.
The house entrance at the end of the little alley.
The entrance with the alcove and the Noh mask.

Overview of Tofukuji Samurai Machiya, Tofukuji Samurai Machiya

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 9125 sq m

Popular amenities

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Explore the area

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Kyoto, Kyoto-fu
  • Popular LocationKawaramachi Street17 min walk
  • Popular LocationKiyomizu Temple3 min drive
  • Popular LocationKyoto Tower3 min drive
  • AirportKobe (UKB)84 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

+6
8 Single Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Tofukuji Samurai Machiya, Tofukuji Samurai Machiya

Conveniently located next to the Tofukuji train station, this FULLY LICENSED large house has been fully renovated. Enjoy the traditional lifestyle of the people of Kyoto in full modern comfort and luxury. Convenient and pleasant for large groups.
This large house (almost one hundred thirty m2 / 1,350 sq ft) has been entirely renovated -- It opened to the public on April 1st, 2016.
With a large LDK (living dining kitchen), five bedrooms, and two bathrooms (in addition to two toilets), this is by far the largest one among our Kyoto Samurai Machiya houses. Luxury features include air conditioning in every room, floor heating in every room on the ground floor and radiators on the upper floor -- you are sure to always feel comfortable.
The house features three Japanese tatami mat bedrooms (sleeping on futon) and two Western-style bedrooms with double and single beds. In the large LDK, living dining kitchen room, we have a living area with a couch, a coffee table, and a large flat panel HDTV, a long dining table for up to ten persons, and a fully equipped modern kitchen.
On the ground floor, the house features a traditional wooden bathroom with bathtub/shower and a shower room upstairs. There are two toilets, one on each floor. The house is also equipped with a fully automatic All-In-One Washer / Dryer.
Everything has been designed to be pleasant and very convenient for larger groups (equipped and spacious enough for up to 9 people).
As our guests, you have unlimited access to superfast (optical fiber) internet access via Wi-Fi throughout the house. And you'll be able to enjoy unlimited movies with Netflix, BBC, NHK or FoxNews with the large (52 in) flat panel HDTV.
The fully equipped modern kitchen will please anyone who wants to cook at home. A comprehensive selection of cooking utensils, an induction cooktop, dishwasher, microwave oven/oven, all kind of appliances such as rice cooker, toaster, blender, electric kettle, regular coffee machine, and dishes, plates, glasses, cutlery for up to 9 guests. And of course, you'll find all the basic ingredients such as salt-pepper, oil, sauce, soja, etc.
The setting is particularly convenient for people who stay for a longer period and who want to eat at home.
If this Machiya is not available for your preferred dates, be sure to check out our other places -- go to our profile to find them!
As our guests, you'll have all the Tofukuji Machiya for yourselves and have access to everything it has to offer, traditional Kyoto lifestyle with luxury modern comfort (with the exception of a closet reserved for housekeeping).
We offer 24/7 concierge services (within reason), luggage storage and we're always available for any help necessary for information, preparation, restaurant reservation, suggestion, advice, etc.
We love Kyoto and like to share our interest with our guests. We also have a dedicated website (mykyotomachiya) full of information and pictures to enable our guests to fully explore and enjoy this wonderful city.
The house is very conveniently located next to Tofukuji train station, which is one stop away (JR) from Kyoto station.
It is near a number of interesting places and right next to convenient bus stops. It offers easy access to most of what Kyoto has to offer.
We are less than 1 mile (1.6 km) away from Kyoto station, near the Tofukuji temple, not far from the Sanjusangendo Temple and the National Museum.
It takes less than 10 min to reach the Kyoto station (by train or taxi), about 10 min (by bus) to go to Gion and the touristic geisha area, etc. The bus stop is an easy way to go directly to a number of the important touristic sites of the city.
Two train stations (JR and Keihan) are located 5 min away from the house. Bus stops are a mere couple of minutes away. And there are always taxi available around.
We have decorated the house with old traditional Japanese art crafts such as a Samurai armor, traditional wedding Kimono, Japanese dolls, old Noh mask, protective Gods against fire (Hotei-san), panels, etc. for a more refined atmosphere.
You'll experience the traditional way of living of the people of Kyoto and enjoy a unique cultural experience, with all the luxurious modern comfort you can wish for.

Property manager

Akiko H
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Languages

English, French, Japanese

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

About the area

Kyoto

Located in Kyoto, this holiday home is in the city centre. Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Municipal Zoo are also worth visiting.
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Kyoto, Kyoto-fu

What's nearby

  • Sanjusangen-do Temple - 9 min walk
  • Kawaramachi Street - 17 min walk
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 3 min drive
  • Kyoto Tower - 3 min drive
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Tofukuji Station - 7 min walk
  • Shichijo Station - 13 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ドラゴンバーガー - 6 min walk
  • 明記大陸食堂 - 6 min walk
  • 中華飯店鐘園亭 - 3 min walk
  • 梅香堂 - 5 min walk
  • Cafe January - 8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tofukuji Samurai Machiya, Tofukuji Samurai Machiya pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tofukuji Samurai Machiya, Tofukuji Samurai Machiya?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tofukuji Samurai Machiya, Tofukuji Samurai Machiya?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tofukuji Samurai Machiya, Tofukuji Samurai Machiya located?

Located in Higashiyama Ward, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Tofuku-ji Temple and Sanjusangen-do Temple. Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower are also within 1 mile (2 km). Tofukuji Station is 7 minutes by foot and Shichijo Station is 13 minutes.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT HOUSE, GREAT LOCATION
This is a lovely Japanese house that easily accomodated all 8 of us. The kitchen was fully equipped and had a lovely kitchen table to gather around. Terrific location near JR line. Great local restaurants an easy walk away. Bed rooms were lovely. We'd highly recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for Kyoto exploring
Tofukuji Machiya is a comfortable place to call home whilst exploring the beautiful city of Kyoto. The kitchen allowed us to eat in for several meals, which was great after long days walking. Akiko was a great host who quickly responded to all my enquires & helped book meals out. Loved our time at Tofukuji Machiya.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in Kyoto
This home is a real gem and easily accommodated our large family. It is in a great location within walking distance of the Tofukuji station, and not far from Kyoto station either. It was a perfect home-base for our travels throughout the greater Kyoto area for the week. The owner (Akiko-san) was very supportive and accommodating too. The house is well cared for and we all enjoyed the traditional, artistic decor, and the modern conveniences. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great find in Kyoto!
We loved staying in this beautiful home. Akiko was awesome about answering any questions before we arrived. Also helping us with forwarding our luggage. Our group of 6 had plenty of room to spread out with 2 full bathrooms and a large kitchen. We also loved how close we were to the train station -5 mins. Also there are stores really close for getting beverages and snacks for your stay. The house is well decorated and a true gem. We will highly recommend Akiko and her properties.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Japanese experience with Western comforts
Our family of my husband and I and adult children stayed here for 4 nights. The prep for how to find and advance communication was excellent (including helping us with a Christmas Day dinner reservation we were struggling to make from the USA before we arrived). We loved the blend of rooms with tatami mats and western beds. The kitchen had a large table and as noted in the listing, rice maker, pot for hot water, pots, pans and dishes. We loved the tatami room with the Samari. We loved the heated toilet seat and the shower had plenty of warm water. The location is wonderful--in a neighborhood near small stores for basic groceries (7/11, Food Mart, and several others) and the subway. I had one questions re a location we were going to and received an answer right away. I highly recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Akiko H

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We're an international couple sharing our time between Nice in France, Kyoto in Japan, and traveling around the world.
HomeAway's Moments Makers features us in a video: https://blog.homeaway.asia/moment-makers-kyoto-japan/

We both fell in love with Kyoto and never have enough time to visit its numerous temples and shrines, gardens and secret sites. There is always something going on in this amazing city and after so much time spent here, we still enjoy discovering things.

We hope to be able to share our enthusiasm and our love for this wonderful city with our guests.

What makes this property unique

The house offers a unique opportunity to experience and enjoy the traditional atmosphere and living style of the people of Kyoto, in full modern comfort. And after spending some time in our house, taking advantage of our services, you'll return home full of wonderful souvenirs that will last a lifetime.

Languages:

English, French, Japanese

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