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  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
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BenTen Residences offer a Japanese machiya accommodations in the heart of Higashiyama, Kyoto. Yasaka Shrine is 7 minutes on foot, while Kiyomizu Temple is a 14-minute stroll. BenTen Residences was featured as 1 of the Top 10 vacation homes in 2017 by Dwell. Free WiFi access is provided throughout the entire property. Coming with heated flooring, the accommodations features a Western bedroom and two Japanese-style rooms with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and futon bedding. There are also a living area and kitchenette. Guests will also find a bath with a view of little garden and 2 toilets. For an additional fee, the concierge service is available to create bespoke itineraries and assist guests with arranging cultural experiences, restaurant reservations and airport shuttle. Car and bicycle rental can also be arranged. Gion District is a 7-minute walk from BenTen Residences, while Heian Shrine is an 8-minute drive away. JR Kyoto Station is 20 minutes by car. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 24 mi from BenTen Residences and Kansai International Airport is 50 mi.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

Activities:

Bicycle rental (additional charge)

Bicycle rental

Reliable Info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 futon beds
Bedroom 3:
2 futon beds
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 futon beds
Bedroom 3:
1 futon bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Kyoto
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Yan
    Australia Australia
    Aesthetics were on point, very comfortable, clean and modern inside with heated floors and everything you need. Perfect for photos, and also an unique option for accommodation in Kyoto as it felt very different from staying at a standard business...
  • Kimberley
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful apartment/townhouse. Great bathtub. Excellent location close to some big sights. Easy access to taxis and buses and convenience stores. Well equipped kitchen - we just did basic things for breakfast. Nespresso machine was very welcome!...
  • Caroline
    United States of America United States of America
    beautiful refurbished Machiya in an excellent location. ample room for 6 persons. very clear check in process and clean. concierge was very helpful.

Host Info

9.8
9.8
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

BenTen Residences offer luxury Kyo-Machiya accommodation. We create an authentic, locally unique and luxurious travel experience for our guests!
Languages spoken: English,Japanese

Area info

Amenities of BenTen Residences
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Walk-in closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Laptop safe
  • Telephone
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Hot tub
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Garden
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Transportation
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Strollers
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Safe
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

House rules

BenTen Residences takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

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

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa JCB Cash BenTen Residences accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform BenTen Residences of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

License number: 京都市指令保医セ第153号

FAQs about BenTen Residences

  • Check-in at BenTen Residences is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • BenTen Residences is 1.6 miles from the center of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • BenTen Residences can accommodate this group size:

    • 5 guests

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

  • The prices at BenTen Residences may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • BenTen Residences has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

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

  • BenTen Residences offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Bicycle rental

  • Yes, BenTen Residences is popular with guests booking family stays.