The house is amazing, the location is great and the host is the best.

Stayed in August 2025

It's way off the beaten track, but the effort is worth every inch

Just about everything. Super nice and unbelievablt furnished

Stayed in July 2025

Wonderful host , so kind and helpful ! Lovely authentic property too . Not too far away from the main attractions

Stayed in June 2025

A great experience. The staff was amazing and very thoughtful. Would recommend to anyone and will always stay here if coming back

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing — everything was phenomenal.

The property was amazing — and the host even better! We loved coming home to our Machiya and being able to relax. The kitchen was well equipped and they had snacks and drinks waiting for us. Overall the best stay of our trip!

Stayed in June 2025

We were so pleasantly surprised by our stay at Imakumano Terrace! The place was very spacious and large, there were snacks and food provided, laundry and an amazing shower, and the beds were extremely comfortable. The host is also extremely friendly and provided us with recommendations for food and things to do in the area. I would highly recommend this accommodation!

Stayed in May 2025

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The host meet us and show us around. She teaches us how to use all the equipments in the house. The host even help us call for taxi and give suggestions to local attractions

Stayed in June 2025

- very good location - super friendly owner Rachel that always tries to help with questions & problems - nice house, clean , with a lot of amenities, calm & cozy - very good price imo

Stayed in May 2025

We could stay longer :) It is a bit far from the main street and public transfer, but we used taxi, which is supercheap.

Highly recommended! Absolutely amazing place and hosts! You have the whole small Japanese style house for you. There was food and drinks prepared for us after arrival. Both hosts were very helpful and kind. If this place is free for your stay, just grab it :)

Stayed in May 2025

We loved our machiya. It had all the amenities that you can think off and more. Rachel had snacks, fruit, beverages of all kinds and even sweets. She is the reason our stay was amazing. She took care of us like family offering ideas and suggestions as well as directions as to the best way to plan our day and get to where we need to go.

Stayed in April 2025

Rachel was an amazing host, she was able to assist us w dinner reservations, recommendations of places to visit and treated our girls like family. The accommodation was a perfectly newly renovated home for Kyoto and was centrally located yet in a quiet residential neighborhood. Highly recommend Rachel and her place to anyone looking for something for entire family.

Stayed in April 2025

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Upon arrival, I was warmly greeted by the owner and staff, which made me feel very welcome. The room had a keypad lock on the door, so I didn’t need to carry a key when going out, which was incredibly convenient. The room was well-equipped with heating, making it very comfortable to stay in.The most delightful surprise was the incredible amenities! Perhaps because Kyoto is known as a city of bread, the kitchen was stocked with a variety of delicious bread. The fridge was also filled with beers, juices, and other goodies! The bathroom amenities were equally impressive, featuring generously sized face masks, heating pads, and skincare products for both women and men. There was even a hairdryer and a hair straightener available. Upstairs in the bedroom, they provided eye masks, socks, bottled water, and more—truly thoughtful touches.I stayed with my pet, a Bichon Frise, and the pet amenities were absolutely perfect! They provided dishes for him, along with towels, pee pads, and even a trimming mist. Seeing him so comfortable, as if he were at home, made me deeply grateful that we chose to stay here. Traveling with a pet can often be challenging, but at this accommodation, we both felt completely at ease.The location is in a quiet residential area, close to attractions like Sanjusangendo Temple and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. It felt like living in Kyoto rather than just visiting. The kitchen was fully equipped, and there was a washer （Laundry detergent is also included!）and dryer, making it ideal for long-term stays. Traveling in a foreign country where language barriers can be a challenge can often feel stressful, but the friendly owner and staff, who are fluent in multiple languages, were incredibly reassuring and made everything so much easier I’ve visited Kyoto many times with my pet, and this is one of the few places where I can truly relax and feel at home. And staying in a traditional Kyoto machiya townhouse is sure to be an incredibly exciting and unique experience!

Stayed in March 2025

Perfect stay. The hotel was cozy. We will definitely come again. A little bonus point - there is a front office with helpful staff and it is not intrusive because it is a little seprate from the property. We used them for a last minute restaurant booking because we were struggling to find a sukiyaki place and were limited on our time.

Stayed in January 2025

Great hosts, wonderful facilities, exceptional attention to detail. One of the best stays we've had so far.

Stayed in December 2024

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Everything. The hosts were super kind and very helpful even though I had made a mistake on our booking.

Stayed in November 2024

It is located a 10 minute walk or so from public transport - a hard slog in the 34 degree heat we experienced (but would have been fine if the weather a bit cooler).

Beautifully appointed with pretty courtyard garden. Lovely owner who ensured we were well looked after without being intrusive.

Stayed in July 2024

The location is a bit far from a train station but we loved it because it was nice and quiet. Very little traffic noise and noise from neighbors.

Such a fun and wonderful experience staying at a traditional machiya house. The whole family loved it. We loved lounging at the sunken kotatsu and soaking in the traditional wooden tub at the end of the day. The fridge was stocked with drinks and breakfast items. Lovely bread and treats too. The owner made us feel welcome and at home.

Stayed in June 2024

Very nice Japanese home away from home

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing. Just a tiny note that there is a staircase leading up to the bedroom, that may be a challenge for old folks with mobility issues.

Everyone and everything was just wonderful. Our host Rachel and her assistant are such warm and thoughtful people who surprised us with goodies in the fridge, and an array of snacks upon check in. My daughter was so delighted by their kind gesture to help us celebrate an event. The bed arrangement (single futons for every person), the amenities in the bathroom, the kitchenware; were all perfectly curated. We loved walking around the quiet lanes that led to quaint temples and of course, to the iconic Kiyomizudera.

Stayed in June 2024

The place is marvelous and totaly worth the money paid. Rachel and ryoko were super helpfull with whatever we needed and more. Highly recomended.

Stayed in June 2024

The home was beautiful and the hosts were so welcoming and walked us through the property, showing us how everything worked. They gave great pointers on the area and helped move our luggage along to the next place so we didn't need to carry everything.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing, everything perfect

The house is amazing. It has the perfect items to make you feel at home. It is very big as compared to other houses in Japan. Futons are very comfortable, kitchen plenty of food to have breakfast and some beverages in the fridge. Rachel, the owner, is amazing, so interested in what we needed. She helped us a lot with everything. We would definitely love to go back to the house on our next visit. Thank you for everything Rachel.

Stayed in March 2024

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The perfect ryokan and the owner kindness !!

Stayed in April 2024

The hotel itself is a beautiful restored city home, and the host is absolutely lovely.

Stayed in March 2024