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- View
- Garden
- Washing machine
- Free Wifi
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
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About this property
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 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Garden
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Free crib available on request
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Craig
United States“Kyoto is my favorite city and this place made me feel like I was in the heart of it all. The place is huge for Japan, it has a traditional feel and the small garden in the back is a nice touch.” - Nancy United States“Loved the location, the western beds in one room and the two bathrooms. Very quiet location within walking distance of several cool sites.”
- Elizabeth United States“This residence was perfect for a visit to Kyoto. Plenty of historic sites within walking distance, Food stores within walking distance. Nice to have room for family to spread out. Laundry was appreciated. Wi-Fi worked perfectly.”
- Pearson United States“The location was amazing. Very easy to walk to the gion shopping area, the pagoda, and nearby sites. Lawsons was nearby for quick breakfasts and as an easy location for taxi pickup and drop offs. Very quiet street too. My kids loved the...”
Tane United States“Great location, clean, well managed, heated floors, excellent stay.”- Zhen United States“Nicely maintained property in the central of Kyoto which is close to major sight seeing places. Very clean and enough space for family of 4, with young kids. And host was waiting for us greeting with a little gift. Will definitely come back to...”
- Herve
France“Location is superbe. All was good. Big plus is the washing machine and auto filled out tub. 2 complete bathrooms rather rare for old houses as these” - Jill United States“This was the best day of our entire Japan trip - for context we stayed in a 5 star Ryokan one night and this was still the best stay. The location is great - walkable to so many shrines, shops, and restaurants. The floorplan is: main floor dining...”
- Jennifer United States“Superb stay! Our family thoroughly enjoyed the home. It had everything we needed and was in a fantastic location. The neighborhood is tranquil and peaceful. This was the highlight of our two week Japan trip that also included Tokyo and Osaka. ...”
Mindi United States“The property was great and the location was perfect. It was super clean and very comfortable. The only downside was the tatami mats were a bit difficult for us to sleep on but we knew that was what was there.”
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Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
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.
The fine print
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
