• Entire home
  • 861 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safety deposit box
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A 5-minute walk from Shijo Subway Station and Karasuma Station, guests can rent out an entire Japanese-style Townhouse at Shobu an Machiya House. Free Wi-Fi is available and you can site out by the traditional private garden to relax. The property comes with 3 bedrooms, a living room with tatami (woven-straw) floors and a kitchen. Bedrooms include 2 rooms with Japanese futon bedding on tatami (woven-straw) floors, and a room with Western beds with hardwood floors. The kitchenette comes with a fridge, a stove and a microwave. A launderette and an en suite bathroom with a spacious modern bath are included, while the living room features a flat-screen TV and views of the garden. Shobu an Machiya House is a 10-minute walk from Higashi Hongan-ji Temple and a 20-minute train ride from Nijo Castle. JR Kyoto Train Station is a 10-minute drive away. No meals are served.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 8.8


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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 double beds
Bedroom 2:
4 futon beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.1
Facilities
6.9
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
6.9
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.8
Low score for Kyoto

Managed by Machiya Residence Inn

Company review score: 9.2Based on 3,291 reviews from 68 properties
68 managed properties

Company information

We at Machiya Residence Inn are a friendly group of staff here to offer you a unique and new way to experience the historically rich cities of JAPAN! Rent out an entire traditional ‘machiya’ house to yourself, which has been beautifully redesigned and renovated to offer modern comforts and authenticity. We not only pride ourselves in the quality & design of our machiya houses, but the services we provide each guest before, during, and after their stay. Each house has a telephone, which guests can use to contact us 24-hours a day. We are available to answer any questions regarding your house, and provide you with assistance during your stay. Whether you have a questions about your ‘machiya’ house, require assistance with taxi and restaurant reservations, or would like to know our favorite places throughout Kyoto, please feel free to contact us at any time!

Languages spoken

English,Japanese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Shobu an Machiya House

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Garden
  • Heating
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

House rules

Shobu an Machiya House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 19:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
¥5,000 per child, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 extra bed available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

After the reservation is confirmed, guests will receive an email with the management company's phone number, along with the address and map for the management company’s check-in desk. Guests can complete their check-in procedure at the Machiya Residence Inn check-in desk, which is a 7-minute walk from Kyoto Station. Please contact the management company directly for more information.

Please inform Shobu an Machiya House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: 京都市指令保保生第191号

FAQs about Shobu an Machiya House

  • Yes, Shobu an Machiya House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Shobu an Machiya House has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Shobu an Machiya House can accommodate the following group size:

    • 8 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Shobu an Machiya House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Shobu an Machiya House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Shobu an Machiya House is 500 yards from the centre of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Shobu an Machiya House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):