Holiday houses in Sakyo-ku

Private Kyoto Machiya Stay with Japanese Garden

Step away from sightseeing and ease into everyday Kyoto. Your stay begins on arrival, with a warm welcome in a historic space and local guidance over tea before heading to the house. The machiya sits in a quiet residential neighborhood, offering a private place to slow down. Soft light fills the garden, and subtle sounds create calm. Wake slowly, wander nearby streets and cafés, and spend your evening in stillness. This is not a place to do more, but to do less. That is the true luxury here.

Ito Machiya | Light-Filled Retreat Near Gion

More than a place to stay, Ito Machiya is a home to experience Kyoto’s light and seasons. Hidden in a quiet lane near Gion and Higashiyama, this modern machiya blends traditional wood craftsmanship with open, sun-filled spaces. Accommodating up to 6 guests, it features a private garden and a garden-facing bath. Our sister machiya, JIA-Mio, is located just across the lane and can be booked together for groups of up to 11 guests. We hope you will find your own Kyoto story at Ito Machiya.

Kinkaku-ji 10 min | Award-winning Townhouse

A 10-minute walk from Kinkaku-ji, this 100-year-old machiya was beautifully renovated by the architect unit “design it.” Blending traditional Nishijin living with modern comfort, the space evokes nostalgia and serenity. Winner of the Kyoto Design Award and other domestic honors, it has been featured in ArchDaily, ELLE DECOR, and more. Stay here not just as a guest, but as if living in a work of art. Amenities by Aesop ensure a relaxing experience. Media: ELLE DECOR, ArchDaily, designboom

Perfect for Couples / Modern Tatami Compact Room

【 New Open Special Price 】 AIR Stay n Style is a private one-room stay inside a designer apartment building, just a 3-minute walk from Ichijoji Station. Enkoji Temple, Keibunsha, and the famous ramen street are nearby. Direct trains to Kifune and Kurama. The exposed concrete building creates an art museum-like atmosphere. Renovated in 2026, the compact 25㎡ room features tatami, plaster walls, and concrete. It is on the 2nd floor. No elevator. No TV. Not suitable for late-night parties.

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HIBIタウンハウス現代設備京町家貸切、嵐山金閣寺バス停2分JR円町駅歩11分近銭湯Ｎetflix

HIBI TownHouse is 93 years old townhouse and was renovated into a modern space with historical details. Located west area of Kyoto and in a quiet residential quarter and convenient location to use a supermarket,convenience store,restaurant ; close to Kinkakuji ,easy access to Arashiyama. Free Wifi. HIBI是由93年前的古民宅改造而成的传统与现代结合的民宿。它位于京都市西部，周围安静而方便，有大型超市、便利店、各种各样的餐厅等。离金阁寺很近，去岚山也很方便。 日々タウンハウスは紙屋川のそばに93年前から建っている京町家です。現代設備を取り入れフルリノべ−ション、暑さにも寒さにも快適に過ごしながら町家を愉しんで下さい

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4mins to Ginkakuji! Traditional townhouse-京町家銀閣

4 minutes walk to Ginkakuji! Traditional private house Only 4 minutes walk to Ginkakuji temple! This is a private house which is 1 minute-walk to Tetsugakunomichi street. 4 minutes walk to Ginkakuji! Traditional private house Only 4 minutes walk to Ginkakuji temple! This is a private house which is 1 minute-walk to Tetsugakunomichi street. Up to 6 people available in 2 LDK house. Everything you need for staying provided for free, including Shampoo and Towels

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Traditional Kyoto House with a Private Hinoki Bath

Welcome to Art House Shirakawa Yagi Our guesthouse is a renovated 80-year-old traditional Kyoto house where art and everyday life come together. We have welcomed over 1,000 groups of guests from around the world. Enjoy & relax in the spacious hinoki cypress bath, and experience a peaceful side of Kyoto away from the crowds. Half of the house is our family home, offering a glimpse of authentic Kyoto life while providing a spacious stay. Up to 5guests

Kyoto Machiya | Quiet Hideaway

Stay in a beautifully restored 100-year-old Kyoto machiya with a Japanese garden and a private semi-open-air bath. Perfect for up to 4 guests. Your stay begins at our historic reception, where you'll enjoy a welcome drink and receive everything you need for your stay. Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, the house offers an authentic Kyoto experience beyond the tourist crowds. Relax in the garden-view bath and enjoy the luxury of slowing down.

【新規オープン価格】二条城より徒歩8分！露天風呂付き！一日一組限定

【新規オープン価格】 「きょうの家」シリーズの京町家です。 京都・中京区に佇む「にわと家」は、京町家の美しさと現代的な心地よさを融合した、一日一組限定の一棟貸し宿です。 二条城や京都御所にも徒歩圏内という便利な立地にありながら、石畳の路地を一歩進めば、街の喧騒を忘れる静かな時間が広がります。 建物は、京町家ならではの“奥へ続く空間”を活かした設計。 中庭、リビング、奥庭へと視線と空間がゆるやかにつながり、室内にいながら四季の光や風を感じられます。 庭とリビングの間には水盤が設けられ、水面に映る緑や光が空間をやさしく彩ります。 露天風呂からは広々とした庭を眺めることができ、朝は鳥の声、夜は静かな月明かりに包まれながら、贅沢なひとときをお過ごしいただけます。離れの和室には、奈良・吉野の手漉き和紙を使った障子を採用。 やわらかな光に包まれた空間で読書やお茶など、ゆっくりとした時間をお過ごしいただけます。 ご家族やご友人との京都滞在に、暮らすように過ごせる特別な一棟をぜひご体感ください。

Walk to Kyoto Univ | Peaceful Kamogawa Stay

京阪電車「出町柳」駅から徒歩5分、京都の自然と知性が交わる静かな住宅地に佇む、小さな貸切ハウス「Jasmin鴨川小舎」。鴨川のせせらぎと下鴨神社の緑、そして京都大学の学生街の空気感が交差する、独特の魅力を持つロケーションです。 春には、両岸の桜が咲き誇る鴨川沿いを散歩したり、徒歩5分の「鴨川デルタ」で飛び石を渡ったり。夏には叡山電車に乗って、貴船の川床で涼を楽しんだり。四季折々の京都を、暮らすように堪能できます。 築年数を経た一軒家をフルリノベーション。コンパクトながらも、1階はリビング・キッチン・浴室・トイレ、2階には和室と洋室が独立しており、ご家族やご友人との滞在にも適しています。 京都大学や和菓子の名店「出町ふたば」、ラーメン、カフェ、ミシュランの日本料理店「弧玖」など、知る人ぞ知る名店が集うこのエリア。観光地の喧騒を離れ、ローカルな京都に触れるには絶好の拠点です。 キッチン、洗濯乾燥機、冷暖房、Wi-Fiなどを完備。長期滞在にもおすすめです。

【Kohaku Musha】Elegant Machiya nr Heian Shrine

Create lasting memories in our modern Japanese-style machiya, designed for families and groups seeking a private and relaxing Kyoto experience. The home is perfectly located for sightseeing, just a 10-minute walk from both the magnificent Kinkakuji Temple and the historic Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. After a day of adventure, return to your peaceful haven and unwind in the aromatic hinoki (Japanese cypress) bathtub.

Tabitabi Shinsen | Kyoto Machiya near Nijo Castle

[Tabitabi Shinsen] is a traditional two-storey machiya , which was built in the Taisho era with more than one hundred years history. The name Shinsen comes from one of the oldest famous courtyard in Kyoto during Heian Period, "Shinsenen", which is located near our house. Here, you can experience the original and traditional Japan and the ingenuity of combining modern elements with traditional craftsmanship.