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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 91345 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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Kyoto, Kyoto-fu
  • Place, Tofuku-ji Temple
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanjusangen-do Temple
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪11 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Kyoto, within a 5-minute drive of Kawaramachi Street and Kiyomizu Temple. .This vacation home is 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Lake Biwa and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Fushimi Inari Shrine.
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What's nearby

  • Tofuku-ji Temple - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sanjusangen-do Temple - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chishaku-in Temple - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kyoto National Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Tofukuji Station - 4 min walk
  • Shichijo Station - 12 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ドラゴンバーガー - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪大黒ラーメン 東福寺店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪パンとコーヒーとひらりんと… - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Root2 Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪小梟 シャオシャオ - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tofukuji Samurai Machiya, Tofukuji Samurai Machiya

Conveniently located next to the Tofukuji train station, this FULLY LICENSED large house has been fully renovated. Enjoy the traditional lifestyle of the people of Kyoto in full modern comfort and luxury. Convenient and pleasant for large groups.

This large house (almost one hundred thirty m2 / 1,350 sq ft) has been entirely renovated -- It opened to the public on April 1st, 2016.

With a large LDK (living dining kitchen), five bedrooms, and two bathrooms (in addition to two toilets), this is by far the largest one among our Kyoto Samurai Machiya houses. Luxury features include air conditioning in every room, floor heating in every room on the ground floor and radiators on the upper floor -- you are sure to always feel comfortable.

The house features three Japanese tatami mat bedrooms (sleeping on futon) and two Western-style bedrooms with double and single beds. In the large LDK, living dining kitchen room, we have a living area with a couch, a coffee table, and a large flat panel HDTV, a long dining table for up to ten persons, and a fully equipped modern kitchen.

On the ground floor, the house features a traditional wooden bathroom with bathtub/shower and a shower room upstairs. There are two toilets, one on each floor. The house is also equipped with a fully automatic All-In-One Washer / Dryer.

Everything has been designed to be pleasant and very convenient for larger groups (equipped and spacious enough for up to 9 people).

As our guests, you have unlimited access to superfast (optical fiber) internet access via Wi-Fi throughout the house. And you'll be able to enjoy unlimited movies with Netflix, BBC, NHK or FoxNews with the large (52 in) flat panel HDTV.

The fully equipped modern kitchen will please anyone who wants to cook at home. A comprehensive selection of cooking utensils, an induction cooktop, dishwasher, microwave oven/oven, all kind of appliances such as rice cooker, toaster, blender, electric kettle, regular coffee machine, and dishes, plates, glasses, cutlery for up to 9 guests. And of course, you'll find all the basic ingredients such as salt-pepper, oil, sauce, soja, etc.

The setting is particularly convenient for people who stay for a longer period and who want to eat at home.

If this Machiya is not available for your preferred dates, be sure to check out our other places -- go to our profile to find them!

As our guests, you'll have all the Tofukuji Machiya for yourselves and have access to everything it has to offer, traditional Kyoto lifestyle with luxury modern comfort (with the exception of a closet reserved for housekeeping).

We offer 24/7 concierge services (within reason), luggage storage and we're always available for any help necessary for information, preparation, restaurant reservation, suggestion, advice, etc.

We love Kyoto and like to share our interest with our guests. We also have a dedicated website (mykyotomachiya) full of information and pictures to enable our guests to fully explore and enjoy this wonderful city.

The house is very conveniently located next to Tofukuji train station, which is one stop away (JR) from Kyoto station.

It is near a number of interesting places and right next to convenient bus stops. It offers easy access to most of what Kyoto has to offer.

We are less than 1 mile (1.6 km) away from Kyoto station, near the Tofukuji temple, not far from the Sanjusangendo Temple and the National Museum.

It takes less than 10 min to reach the Kyoto station (by train or taxi), about 10 min (by bus) to go to Gion and the touristic geisha area, etc. The bus stop is an easy way to go directly to a number of the important touristic sites of the city.

Two train stations (JR and Keihan) are located 5 min away from the house. Bus stops are a mere couple of minutes away. And there are always taxi available around.

We have decorated the house with old traditional Japanese art crafts such as a Samurai armor, traditional wedding Kimono, Japanese dolls, old Noh mask, protective Gods against fire (Hotei-san), panels, etc. for a more refined atmosphere.

You'll experience the traditional way of living of the people of Kyoto and enjoy a unique cultural experience, with all the luxurious modern comfort you can wish for.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including bike parking.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,345 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: ベビーベッドが必要な場合は、事前にご連絡ください。

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Kyoto Tofukuji Samurai Machiya Kyoto
Kyoto Tofukuji Samurai Machiya Private vacation home
Kyoto Tofukuji Samurai Machiya Private vacation home Kyoto
545200

Tofukuji Samurai Machiya, Tofukuji Samurai Machiya Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

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10/10 Excellent

jane j.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is simply beautiful and very comfortable for our stay with 7 adults. A very good location and house was supplied with all amenities we needed. Highly recommend for a stay in Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Communication with the host was great, they were very responsive and quick to answer. The home was perfect for our group of six, beautiful decor and well stocked
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was easy to contact and gave thorough instructions on how to get to and enter the home. Excellent experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly unique and lovely spot, with a host who went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and welcome. Great ammenities and location as well - comfortabIe rooms and convenient laundry. I highly recommend Samurai Machiya should you visit Kyoto!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was very comfortable for two families, 9 guests in total. The kitchen was well appointed. Was a little tricky navigating to the residence with the taxi drop off location, but with some help from some locals we found it. Was a very lovely area, with a train station near by for handy travel into the Gion district. The temple just down the road was a hidden gem, not busy with tourists.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kourtney P., Salt Lake City, Utah

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house! Everyone loved it, and I found out after a friend of mine had stayed there, so the word is out on how great it is. Very comfortable for our group of two adults and four adult kids. We made breakfast every morning with food from the Fresco nearby, and the Indian and Udon noodle restaurants a few blocks away were really good! We would definently stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth S., Longmont, Colorado

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in Kyoto

This house was a comfortable and clean property. The feel is authentic. Located close to a train station for ease of transport. Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

tim f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect base

The house is beautiful (pictures are very accurate) and was a great base for exploring Kyoto. The house is perfectly renovated, combining old world charm and modern functionality. It’s in a great area – feels like you are really « living « in a typical neighborhood in Kyoto, yet extremely easy to get anywhere given proximity to the Tofukuji train station. House is well organized, thoughtfully set-up, and everything works. We stayed in the winter and the under floor radiant heating on the lower floor was especially nice. Good bathrooms and the main kitchen/living room area is especially welcoming and where we spent most of our time. Akiko (owner) and Jenny from the agency were extremely responsive, helping us with the luggage shipping, etc. Highly recommend !
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A taste of living in Kyoto

My family enjoyed the sense of staying in an authentic Japanese home. The facilities, furnishings and neighborhood required adaptations, none of which were particularly onerous. The location is within walking distance of beautiful shrines, temples and parks. Recommended for physically active cultural explorers.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori S., Bend, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness

An amazing place

The house was amazing exactly as promised online. Great kitchen, has a place for laundry and when my son left his wedding ring…they found a way to send it back. Amazing location to walk to a train or 7-11 or sushi and I took many morning walks to see shrines and historic sites.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great find in Kyoto!

We loved staying in this beautiful home. Akiko was awesome about answering any questions before we arrived. Also helping us with forwarding our luggage. Our group of 6 had plenty of room to spread out with 2 full bathrooms and a large kitchen. We also loved how close we were to the train station -5 mins. Also there are stores really close for getting beverages and snacks for your stay. The house is well decorated and a true gem. We will highly recommend Akiko and her properties.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Japanese experience with Western comforts

Our family of my husband and I and adult children stayed here for 4 nights. The prep for how to find and advance communication was excellent (including helping us with a Christmas Day dinner reservation we were struggling to make from the USA before we arrived). We loved the blend of rooms with tatami mats and western beds. The kitchen had a large table and as noted in the listing, rice maker, pot for hot water, pots, pans and dishes. We loved the tatami room with the Samari. We loved the heated toilet seat and the shower had plenty of warm water. The location is wonderful--in a neighborhood near small stores for basic groceries (7/11, Food Mart, and several others) and the subway. I had one questions re a location we were going to and received an answer right away. I highly recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin L., Gillette NJ

Liked: Cleanliness

Traditional Immersion and Great Location!

The house was amazing for our size group! And the amenities were up to date and very convenient. The kids enjoyed “Jim” and having the separate eating/chilling room from the bedrooms offered great flexibility with the schedules for all the people in the group. Everything was clean and property managers were super responsive to all our needs. And one of the happy surprises of the place was the location in relation to the city overall. The JR station was really close and if you enjoy walking the streets of the city, everything is relatively close to get to! Thanks for everything!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

adriane t., Honolulu, HI

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful base to explore Kyoto

The machiya combines the best of a charming, traditional, historic home with modern comforts and convenience. Our group included seven people (adults and three "tweens") and the home was both cozy and spacious enough for us to enjoy for a week in the cool autumn weather. Very well maintained and well furnished, in a quiet neighborhood and conveniently located near shops, restaurants, Tofukuji train station, and walking distance to several major temples. The host, Akiko, and the property managers were all very welcoming and responsive to messages. They assisted us very kindly with recommendations, restaurant reservations, and luggage transfer. The only thing we thought could be improved is that the walking directions for finding the machiya were a little hard to follow (especially at night), but we did finally make it there! A few wording changes in the instructions would address this. We would absolutely love to visit again and are already dreaming of a return to Kyoto. Many thanks! Arigato gozaimasu!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber Y., San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home!

This was a lovely home to stay at. We really enjoyed the modern kitchen and dining space as a common area. It was located well with a Family Mart on the way back from the Tofukuji station. The only drawback I'd say is if you have mold sensitivities, there was a slight odor attached to our belongings after leaving the VRBO. And there were several mosquitoes around the outdoors, so bring spray. Besides that, it was a lovely home with the right balance of historic and modern.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT HOUSE, GREAT LOCATION

This is a lovely Japanese house that easily accomodated all 8 of us. The kitchen was fully equipped and had a lovely kitchen table to gather around. Terrific location near JR line. Great local restaurants an easy walk away. Bed rooms were lovely. We'd highly recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renata P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely property with great location

Easy to find and just as described. Samurai Jim was a fun host LOL Area is quaint with 7-11 and Familymart close by. Station is a quick 5 minute walk. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely machia, brilliant location

A total joy to stay here. Brilliant location, it was so easy to travel around Kyoto. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay and we loved all the extras like Samurai Jim and the wedding kimono. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark W., Provo, Utah

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic family getaway

This property made our trip memorable, comfortable, and special. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

DENNIS B., BEAUX ARTS

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful$

This home is an fun, quaint neighborhood with lots to do and only one stop from Gion or Kyoto Station. Outstanding decor, lots of space and wonderful vibe. Look no further, this is the place to stay! Large home that can easily accommodate up to 10 if needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B., Chula Vista

Liked: Cleanliness

Enchanting Machiya

We had a wonderful stay at the Tofukuji Machiya. There was plenty of space for our family of seven. We were looking for a traditional Japanese living experience for our boys and this property was the perfect balance of tradition and modern conveniences. Great location, just a short walk to the local train station. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxana C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible stay in Kyoto

The house is as good as you see it from the pictures. It is beautiful and comfortable and has all the amenities you could wish for. The location is also great - we were able to walk in 20-30 minutes to all the locations we were interested in. We only used the local transportation system (for which you have a station 5 minutes away) when we traveled outside the city. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Home, Location, and Phenomenal Hosts

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Machiya. The home was great, as expected. The most phenomenal aspect was amazing communications with Akiko ans Patrick! Anytime we asked for ideas or assistance, they were very responsive. Thanks for the wonderful experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023