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Kokonoe Machiya

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen door, and a small garden area visible through the door.
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden door, potted plants, and a tiled roof.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a futon bed.
A traditional Japanese building with wooden sliding doors, a potted plant, and a lantern.
A kitchen with a tiled backsplash, stainless steel sink, and a built-in microwave.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is $99
$90 nightly
$99 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1

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3-221 Tamurabizencho Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8177
  • Place, Nijō Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Seimei-Jinja Shrine
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Imperial Palace
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Tatami Double Room in Kyoto Machiya Non smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen, and a futon bed.

Tatami Double Room in Kyoto Machiya Non smoking

  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Tatami Single Room in Kyoto Machiya Non smoking

A small table with a vase containing a branch, a red cushion, and a chair in a room with a wooden sliding door.

Deluxe Tatami Single Room in Kyoto Machiya Non smoking

  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Tatami Single Room in Kyoto Machiya Non smoking

A room with tatami flooring, a low wooden desk with a kettle and water bottle, a small wooden cabinet, and a window with a view.

Standard Tatami Single Room in Kyoto Machiya Non smoking

  • 65 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in Kyoto Machiya Mixed Dorm Non smoking

A dimly lit room with a bed, a window with a mesh screen, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Bed in Kyoto Machiya Mixed Dorm Non smoking

  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in Kyoto Machiya Mixed Dorm Non smoking

A dimly lit room with a bed, a window with a mesh screen, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Bed in Kyoto Machiya Mixed Dorm Non smoking

  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in Kyoto Machiya Mixed Dorm Non smoking

A dimly lit room with a bed, a window with a mesh screen, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Bed in Kyoto Machiya Mixed Dorm Non smoking

  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in Kyoto Machiya Mixed Dorm Non smoking

A dimly lit room with a bed, a window with a mesh screen, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Bed in Kyoto Machiya Mixed Dorm Non smoking

  • 107 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

With a stay at Kokonoe Machiya, you'll be centrally located in Kyoto, within a 5-minute drive of Nijō Castle and Shijo Street. .This hostel is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Lake Biwa and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Kawaramachi Street.
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What's nearby

  • Nijō Castle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Seimei-Jinja Shrine - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Doshisha University - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 9 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Nijo Station - 16 min walk
  • Nijojo-mae Station - 18 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪台湾まぜそば専門店 京都麺工房 脳天喜。 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ピザハット 西陣店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪めん馬鹿一代 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪拾得 - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Kokonoe Machiya

Kokonoe Machiya offers 4 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and rice cookers. Beds feature down comforters. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. This Kyoto hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and bidets.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hostel include a communal living room and bike parking.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Books
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Genkan (entryway)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms (in-room sinks)
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster oven

More

  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

Kokonoe Machiya Kyoto
Kokonoe Machiya Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Kokonoe Machiya Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kyoto

Kokonoe Machiya Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Midori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and warm atmosphere. Thank you Toni- san.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’d describe Kokonoe Machiya as a truly wonderful place to stay in Kyoto. The service was impeccable from start to finish, and the host created an atmosphere that felt genuinely warm and welcoming, almost like being at home. What made the experience especially unique was the beautiful blend of Italian and Japanese hospitality, which gave the stay a personal and memorable touch. The location is another major strength. The property is set in a quiet, local neighborhood, allowing guests to experience a more authentic side of Kyoto while staying far from the tourist crowds. It is the perfect choice for anyone looking for peace, character, and a more intimate connection with the city. I would wholeheartedly recommend Kokonoe Machiya to anyone visiting Kyoto. It was a beautiful and memorable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

hanjung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
작은 1인실은 편안했습니다. 조용하고 시설이 정말 좋아요. 주인아지씨도 엄청 친절하고요. 다시 머물고싶어요.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Allen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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