85.0㎡ 
~
8 Guests
?Recommended Stays:
~ 6 Guests (Extra Comfort Stay) ~ 8 Guests (Maximum Occupancy Stay)*
*This machiya house has obtained a Hotel Business License issued by the Kyoto City Government with permission to accommodate the maximum number of guests as indicated above.
3 Bedroom(s)
2 Bed(s)
?Single × 0Semi-double × 0Double × 2Sofa × 0
4 Futons
1 Bathroom
2 Toilet(s)
WiFi
Floor Heating
Kitchen
Electric Stove
Microwave
TV
Apple TV
Hairdryer
Amenities
Washing Machine
Iron
AC (with Heater)Recommended Stays:
~ 6 Guests (Extra Comfort Stay) ~ 8 Guests (Maximum Occupancy Stay)*
*This machiya house has obtained a Hotel Business License issued by the Kyoto City Government with permission to accommodate the maximum number of guests as indicated above.
‘Shobu-an’ machiya house: a traditional holiday house (vacation rental) fantastically located near downtown Shijo, Nishiki Market and a leisurely walk to the atmospheric lanes of Ponto-cho alley.
Named after the color of the Japanese iris, a deep violet-hued flower, your stay at “Shobu-an” will be the highlight of your visit to Kyoto. Slide open the doors and be greeted by sky-high 'hibukuro' ceilings, spacious kitchen, and traditional Japanese rooms. The larger living room is the perfect place to relax while admiring the Japanese garden, or enjoying a light meal. The Japanese room near the entrance can be used as a bedroom when more than 7 guests stay here.
Head upstairs to the 2F, and find yourself transported another world away. The Western-style room features 2 large queen-size beds, a vanity table, and shoji windows lining the wall. The adjacent room features a tokonoma alcove, quintessential tatami floors, and washi light fixtures. This renovated Kyoto machiya house also includes modern facilities such as WiFi, IH stovetop, washing machine, and more.
Rent this entire traditional machiya holiday house, perfect for couples, and groups of families & friends who wish to experience the charm of an authentic machiya together. Reserve alongside Suo-an, a neighbouring house, to accommodate up to 14 guests.
Recommended Stays:
~ 6 Guests (Extra Comfort Stay) ~ 8 Guests (Maximum Occupancy Stay)*
*This machiya house has obtained a Hotel Business License issued by the Kyoto City Government with permission to accommodate the maximum number of guests as indicated above.
85.0㎡ ~
8 Guests
?Recommended Stays:
~ 6 Guests (Extra Comfort Stay) ~ 8 Guests (Maximum Occupancy Stay)*
*This machiya house has obtained a Hotel Business License issued by the Kyoto City Government with permission to accommodate the maximum number of guests as indicated above.
3 Bedrooms
2 Beds
?Single × 0Semi-double × 0Double × 2Sofa × 0
4 Futons
1 Bathroom
2 Toilet(s)WiFiFloor HeatingKitchenElectric StoveMicrowaveTVHairdryerAmenitiesWashing MachineIronAC (with Heater)
Iris Colour
A vibrant noren curtain welcomes guests into "Shobu-an", which means 'iris'. Enter the house to discover a spacious, traditional machiya house brimming with architectural delights.
'Hibukuro' chimney
A space that once ventilated the kitchen below now fills the machiya with sunlight. Enjoy this openness as you use the fully-equipped kitchen outfitted with a sleek black countertop.
Unique architecture
"Shobu-an" is a 'unagi no nedoko' machiya. Meaning "eel's sleeping place", this style of machiya is narrow yet long, with a fresh inner garden at the rear of the house.
Western-style bedroom
The light fixture provides a modern take on the traditional Japanese paper lantern. Find a dressing table and mirror in the bedroom, an ideal spot for preparing for the day.
Living room
Experience traditional Japanese living in a room with earthen white walls and rich dark woodwork. Slide open lattice screen to reveal a private "tsuboniwa" garden.
Bathroom
A sophisticated bathroom with Hinoki lemon-scented wood and dark stone tiles. Mirrors that span the entire room add a modern and spacious feel. View the garden from the shower and bath.
