We at MACHIYA RESIDENCE INN are a group of friendly staff here to offer you a unique and new way to experience the historically rich cities of JAPAN! Rent out an entire traditional Japanese 'machiya' house to yourself, which has been beautifully redesigned and renovated to offer modern comforts and authenticity. Each house has a telephone, which guests can use to contact us, and emergency services are available 24-hours a day. 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!

‘Marikoji’ machiya house: a renovated, completely private traditional Japanese holiday house (vacation rental) located in the bustling downtown Shijo area. You'll be within walking distance to Nishiki Market (a 400-year old shopping street lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants), and the historical streets of Gion and its elegant atmosphere. On the first floor, you'll not only find a relaxing sofa, but a 'horigotatsu' in the Japanese-style room. A 'horigotatsu' is a traditional Japanese table that's low to the ground and has a sunken floor beneath so that you can comfortably stretch out your legs. Enjoy the view of the Japanese garden from here as you wind down after a day of exploring the city. Upstairs, you'll have 2 separate bedrooms: a bright & airy Western-style bedroom complete with 2 double-size beds and a 'tokonoma' alcove, and a spacious Japanese-style room with high ceilings and tatami-lined floors. This Japanese house also includes: Kitchen, Bathroom with a garden view, 2 Toilets, Washing Machine, Floor Heating, and more. The perfect blend of tradition and modernity, this machiya is ideal for couples and groups of families & friends who wish to experience the charm of a Kyoto-style machiya house.

Located in the downtown of Shijo-Kawaramachi, ‘Marikoji’ machiya house offers easy access to the main shopping & dining district, as well as Kyoto's most popular sightseeing attractions. A short walk east will lead you towards the popular Gion neighborhood: Kyoto's historical geiko and teahouse area. You can also jump on the subway from Gion-Shijo station, which will bring you directly to the red torii gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine, Tofukuji Temple and more. We also recommend you stopping by the famous Nishiki Market, also known as "Kyoto's Kitchen". You’ll not only find great restaurants here, but shops selling fresh seafood, Kyoto vegetables, and more! To see even more of Kyoto’s famous attractions, take advantage of the nearby bus stops or subway station to visit the Kyoto Imperial Palace, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Golden Pavillion and more. (Kyoto Station is also just 2 subway stops away)