Ideally located in the centre of Kyoto, Kokonoe Machiya offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The property is around less than 1 km from Nijo Castle, 1.8 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and 2.7 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, room service and organising tours for guests. At the inn, every room is equipped with a wardrobe. The rooms are equipped with a safety deposit box and some rooms also feature city views. Kyoto Imperial Palace is 2.7 km from Kokonoe Machiya, while Kinkaku-ji Temple is 3.3 km from the property. Itami Airport is 47 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 futon beds
4 bunk beds
1 single bed
or
1 futon bed
1 futon bed
4 futon beds
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Kyoto

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sevki
    Japan Japan
    One of the highlights of my stay in Kyoto. I had a warm welcome. The rules are explained to me very clearly. I had a personal locker, which was large. The bed was quite comfy too. The facilities are very clean, Owners are great people and good...
  • Oriane
    France France
    This Hostel is the best of my trip in Japan ! So cosy and a typical Japanese home, comfortable, quiet but sociable if you talk with other people in the common room. They are very nice, they make the best for you and give you all the information...
  • Marco
    Italy Italy
    All great, clean, comfy and well connected to all the main areas of Kyoto. Grazie Toni!
  • João
    Portugal Portugal
    The staff was amazing. Great tips for sightseeing and restaurants! Kyoto antique house but renovated inside!
  • Xuan
    Canada Canada
    That was my little treat during my trip and it was amazing. The house has been restored as new but keeps its traditional soul you feel like going back on time in the Edo period. The owners were so kind, patient and welcoming that I felt like home...
  • Sylvie
    France France
    Toni and his wife are very kind and very available to answer all our questions. They know very well Kyoto, and we had a very great journey in Kyoto thanks to them. This machiya is amazing ! Our room was nice and cosy.
  • Pauline
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Great location, cozy neighbourhood and very close to Nijō and well connected with public transportation.
  • Katarzyna
    Poland Poland
    I spend 4 nights there and Toni is one of the best hosts I've ever met! He put so much love in this place to make it in a traditional style :) This house has everything you need and even more.
  • Romuald
    France France
    The guesthouse is clean, well-furnished, traditional yet offers modern and comfortable equipment. Toni is a wonderful host who's always got interesting stories to tell and suggestions when it comes to visiting or picking a restaurant. I had a...
  • Mirio
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The house is renovated in a beautiful way, so it combines the traditional style with a lot of automation. Furthermore the Host Toni is super nice.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Kokonoe Machiya
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Visual aids: Braille
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Japanese

House rules
Kokonoe Machiya takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 17:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years 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

12+ years
Extra bed upon request
¥2,500 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Kokonoe Machiya 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.

FAQs about Kokonoe Machiya

  • Room options at Kokonoe Machiya include:

    • Double
    • Quadruple
    • Single
    • Family
    • Bed in Dormitory
  • Kokonoe Machiya offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Kokonoe Machiya is 1.5 miles from the centre of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Kokonoe Machiya is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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