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A beautifully preserved Japanese house located near the historical Gion area with direct access to Fushimi Inari Shrine MACHIYA RESIDENCE INN KYOTO ‘Tsukikusa-an’ Machiya House Gion Area Gion-Shijo Station Gion-Shirakawa River Hanamikoji Street Kiyomizu-Gojo Station Kiyomizudera Temple Nishiki Market Ponto-cho Sanjusangendo Temple Shijo-Kawaramachi Area Yasaka Temple Traditional Japanese townhouses

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2 Guests / Per Night 31,000 yen〜 (Avg. rate / Tax Incl.)
  • floor 55.0㎡
  • GUESTS~ 6 Guests
  • Bedrooms 2 Bedroom(s)
  • Beds 2 Bed(s) ?Single × 2Semi-double × 0Double × 0Sofa × 0
  • Futons 4 Futons
  • Bathroom 1 Bathroom
  • toilet 2 Toilet(s)
  • WiFiWiFi
  • Floor HeatingFloor Heating
  • KitchenKitchen
  • Electric StoveElectric Stove
  • MicrowaveMicrowave
  • TVTV
  • Apple TVApple TV
  • HairdryerHairdryer
  • AmenitiesAmenities
  • Washing MachineWashing Machine
  • IronIron
  • AC (with Heater)AC (with Heater)
KITCHEN
Refrigerator
Induction Stovetop
Microwave
Toaster
Electric Kettle
Rice Cooker
Cookware
Plates, Cups & Cutlery
Kitchen Cloth, Sponge & Dish Soap
Original MACHIYA Coffee
Green Tea & Black Tea
BATHROOM
Face & Bath Towels
Hair Dryer
Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Soap
Hand Soap
AMENITIES / OTHER
Toothbrush & Toothpaste
Razor & Shaving Cream
Cotton Set
Wash Towel
Mini Hairbrush
Free WiFi
TV with Apple TV with Japanese, Chinese & English Channels
Air Conditioner with Heater Function
Washing Machine with Dryer Function & Laundry Detergent
Iron & Ironing Board
Heated Flooring
*Please bring your own pajamas or sleepwear for a pleasant night’s sleep

"Tsukikusa-an" is located in Miyagawa-cho, right next to the famous and historical Gion. Both Miyagawa-cho and Gion are two of five famous Hanamachi teahouse districts of Kyoto.

Many geisha, or geiko, have spent their youths in these hanamachi districts practicing and perfecting their skills in traditional Japanese art and entertainment. From the lantern that welcomes you inside the house to the artwork found throughout inside the house, discover find subtle design details - reminders of this colourful history - at "Tsukikusa-an”.

Despite being located in the middle of one of Kyoto’s most popular and exciting areas, take one step inside this machiya and find yourself a world away from the busy city life.

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Starting From 2 Guests / Per Night 31,000 yen〜 (Avg. rate / Tax Incl.)
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Facilities & Amenities
  • floor 55.0㎡
  • GUESTS~ 6 Guests
  • Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms
  • Beds 2 Beds ?Single × 2Semi-double × 0Double × 0Sofa × 0
  • Futons 4 Futons
  • Bathroom 1 Bathroom
  • toilet 2 Toilet(s)
  • WiFiWiFi
  • Floor HeatingFloor Heating
  • KitchenKitchen
  • Electric StoveElectric Stove
  • MicrowaveMicrowave
  • TVTV
  • HairdryerHairdryer
  • AmenitiesAmenities
  • Washing MachineWashing Machine
  • IronIron
  • AC (with Heater)AC (with Heater)
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Machiya House Features

Machiya House Features

  • ‘Tsukikusa-an’ Machiya House Quiet retreat near Gion Relax in tranquility in this machiya located 7-minutes away from Gion geiko district. Look out onto the garden as you experience life in traditional Kyoto in this Japanese living room.
    ・Up to 2 x Japanese futon bedding
  • ‘Tsukikusa-an’ Machiya House Spacious dining room Enjoy a meal at the large dining table with 6 chairs. Relive the day’s adventures as you appreciate such traditional design details as the woven wooden ceiling and bamboo.
    ・Heated flooring
    ・TV with Apple TV (Japanese, English and Chinese channels)
  • ‘Tsukikusa-an’ Machiya House Unwind in the bathroom Look out into the Japanese garden as you soak in the deep “goemon-buro” bathtub or refresh under the rainfall shower. Pamper yourself using our custom bath amenities in fresh, relaxing scents.
  • ‘Tsukikusa-an’ Machiya House Kitchen Prepare your favourite light meal or breakfast in the furnished kitchen. The sleek worktop adds a contemporary feel to the house. Savour a cup of our original MACHIYA coffee.
    ・Heated flooring
    ・Washing machine with dryer function
  • ‘Tsukikusa-an’ Machiya House Western-style bedroom High, slanted ceilings and a large window covered by shoji paper blinds create an airy and calm space. Exposed wooden beams allows you to appreciate the original architecture of “Tsukikusa-an”.
    ・2 x Twin beds
  • ‘Tsukikusa-an’ Machiya House Japanese-style bedroom With the wooden ceiling, tatami flooring and ‘tsukonoma’ art alcove, take in traditional atmosphere of this room. Feel refreshed by the natural light in the morning, and retreat here later in the evening.
    ・Up to 2 x Japanese futon bedding
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Local Information

Local Information

A 5-minute walk will lead you towards two famous Kyoto 'Hanamachi' districts: Gion and Ponto-cho.
This particular kyo-machiya is owned by a former geiko who worked at one of the many traditional teahouses found in Kyoto’s hanamachi districts. Find yourself a world away whilst walking amongst the stone-cobbled streets and traditional Japanese architecture.

From home, walk towards the Kamo River and find yourself at Shijo-Kawaramachi – Kyoto City’s exciting shopping, dining, and nightlife area.

Surrounging this machiya house, you'll find restaurants serving traditional and modern Kyoto cuisine, Kyoto’s most long-established shops, and the city’s best sightseeing attractions. Find yourself a world away whilst walking amongst the stone-cobbled streets and traditional Japanese architecture.

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Access Information

Access Information

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  • Address
FROM KYOTO STATION BY SUBWAY
-Approximately 15 minutes by Train:
1) Take the Keihan Line
2) Get off at “Gion Shijo” Station
3) Walk to Tsukikusa-an (Approximately 5 minutes by foot)
FROM KYOTO STATION BY TAXI
– Approximately 12 minutes by Taxi (about 2.8 kilometers)
*You can get to Kyoto station from Kansai International Airport by JR Express HARUKA line (approximately 80 minutes by train)
440-8 Nishigomoncho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0816, Japan

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