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Machiya Maya Gion

4.0 star property

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Exterior
A stone pathway leading to a traditional Japanese gate, surrounded by bamboo and other greenery.
Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Temple Garden View | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a wooden dining table with chairs, and sliding doors.
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, large windows, and a view of a wooden deck and greenery outside.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Higashiyama-ku, Komatsu-cho 562-11, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0811
  • Place, Gion Corner
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Yasaka Shrine
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, large windows, and a view of a wooden deck and greenery outside.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Temple Garden View

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, individually decorated

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Entire place

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

Machiya Maya Gion

This smoke-free holiday home features free Wi-Fi in public areas. All 2 individually decorated homes feature free WiFi and tablet computers. Guests can enjoy deep soaking bathtubs, and other standard amenities include kitchenettes with fridges and ovens. Housekeeping is not available.
Machiya Maya Gion offers 2 accommodations with tablet computers and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer.

During your stay at Machiya Maya Gion, you're just a quick walk from Kawaramachi Street. Features include free WiFi in public areas. Built in 1916, this upmarket holiday home has 2 homes over 2 floors. All homes offer free WiFi and deep-soaking baths.
  • Air-conditioned homes with kitchenettes, deep-soaking baths and tablet computers
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Steps from Gion Corner and 5 minutes on foot from Yasaka Shrine
WiFi is free in public spaces.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (JPY 1,000 per day)

Kitchenette

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fusuma (room partition)
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Tablet computer

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping service
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In a shopping district

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • 2 units
  • Built in 1916
  • Connecting units available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Traditional architecture

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 1000 per day (82 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Guests arriving after 6:00 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Machiya Maya Gion Hotel
Machiya Maya Hotel
Machiya Maya
Machiya Maya Gion House
Machiya Maya House
Machiya Maya Gion Kyoto
Machiya Maya Gion Private vacation home
Machiya Maya Gion Private vacation home Kyoto

Machiya Maya Gion Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Perfect base for which to explore Kyoto. Easy walk around Gion areas. Great rooms, kitchenette and lounge. Perfect for families.
Best way to relax after a busy day of walking!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Indigo

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stunning Ryokan in the heart of the Gion alleyways. Just incredible to experience. The garden bath was amazing, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really unique and beautiful stay in a great location for exploring Gion. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patool

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had a wonderful stay here. Very relaxing and the staff was so kind and attentive. Loved the bath and all the amenities. The property is just beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clement

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome stay! Nice house in Gion style. Nice apartment with a beautiful bath. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A beautiful, calm oasis in the middle of Gion. Spacious and relaxing apartment. Easy walk to many, many Gion restaurants. Super helpful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

irina

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Impeccable experience from all standpoints! Thank you
Stayed 15 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This house was in a great location! We were able to walk the Gion District as well as cross the river and shop the Nishiki Market area. For others who might consider staying here, please know that the house is small. If you are tall or big, this might not be a great choice. You also can hear EVERYTHING from the people staying below. As simple as a sneeze can be heard upstairs. So if you want privacy, or you are a loud person, this location might not be for you. Booking and communication was great and super easy. Lots of directions on how everything works which was nice. Again, such a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

ともゆき

Liked: Cleanliness
京都の町屋の雰囲気が味わえて良かったです。ただ、他のお客の音が若干気になりました。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication
ホテルと書いてあるが実質ゲストハウスみたいな施設です。内部は綺麗でしたが、スタッフの対応が果たして値にあっているか疑問です。 フロントのスタッフは客室内の施設や資材の使い方、管理状況についてまったく知らず、上司と思われる者の対応を待つことしかできませんでした。 追加のタオルはないかとホテルのマネージャーにスタッフを通じて相談したところ、ベッドの下に予備があると言われましたが、そこには何もありませんでした。 恐らく普段客室の資材状況を確認・管理していないのでしょう。 私もサービス業をやっているので、教育の無さにがっかりせざるを得ませんでした。 客室事態はベッドの布団もよく、キッチンが使えてよかったです。
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ユウ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
祇園から近く非常に便利な場所で、古民家を改良し京都を感じる事ができ満足いく旅行が出来ました！ 強いて言うなら2階の離れ？にあるお風呂は外からは見えないフィルムを貼るかせめて上側の窓ガラスだけでもぼかし窓風にするか等して頂けたら幸いだと感じました。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

SHINICHI

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
歯ブラシや着替えはありません。また、お風呂にも桶等もないので、日本人向けには少し配慮足りないかも。部屋はゆっくり過ごせてよかったです
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Takafumi

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

家族で滞在

まずロケーションが最高でした。祇園、四条に近いのでどこへいくにも便利でした。 また、施設は快適で綺麗に整えられており、問い合わせにも迅速に対応してくださりました。
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Duane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Memorable place to stay!

This traditional Japanese home was exactly how we envisioned it. It was clean, the floors were heated, an unexpected surprise. Very clean and comfortable. Right in the heart of Gion, so many restaurants and things to see and do. Great for couples or families, highly recommended it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

町屋に泊まる

最高のロケーションで町屋と言う余り経験出来ない所に宿泊出来て非常に良かった。
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johnathon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying in an authentic traditional Machiya in Kyoto's most renown neighborhood was an amazing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Authentic Japanese with modern amenities, washrooms. Very clean. Location fantastic. Despite being blocks from Gion geisha district it was really quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

ok

Just ok. Yes the location is great. But the place itself is kind of underwhelming for the price. Nobody checks you in and after a long day of travel it’s a bummer to have to figure everything out yourself without any human interaction. The place is smaller than the pictures look. The set up is just not that comfortable for the price. The open air tub isn’t that useable as it’s in a bedroom and not a bath area. The toilet and shower space is small and the outdoor table is unusable in colder seasons like November. It’s also awkward that one bedroom is outside the rest of house and other bedroom shares wall with toilet & is super small. The washer/dryer worked great!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean house. Too expensive compared to hotels in area. Great area close to shrines, restaurants, and subways. Not enough privacy shades in 2nd bedroom separated from main living area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It advertised 2 bedrooms, but the second is the living room that needs tables and chairs to be removed and futon mattresses laid down
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunningly beautiful authentic Japanese accommodation complete with western amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this place is great! Close enough to the train station and other tourist parts. A great Japanese style place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me gustó mucho porque es como vivir en tu propia casita japonesa. Uno mismo tiene que atender la limpieza, la organización, preparase sus alimentos (tiene lo suficiente en su cocina). Estuvimos en el segundo piso, es una excelente vista a uno de los templos.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Let me start off by saying the location was excellent. Mostly walkable to Major sites. That was the great thing. The communication was on point as well. Now the negative, the Japanese style bed was like sleeping on rocks, literally. My hips were bruised from sleeping on my sides. This room was separated by a walkway outside. This means anytime you needed to use the bathroom you have to walk outside. This really sucks if it’s in the middle of the night. Additionally it was raining, a lot, so that was a negative. The rooms were tiny, ceilings low. Pictures advertised weren’t on point so this was deceiving. The main area living space was very small so we could barely enjoy being together when taking breaks from long hikes in the heat. There was a small spider in one of the beds. It was muggy and humid indoors. There was a lack of pillows and just overall comfort. I don’t like to be a negative person and say bad things but I have to be fair to others with fair warning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this Japanese style suite! The room is delicately renovated that can accommodate up to 4 people. It’s also relaxing to have a quite time at the Japanese style room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019