Gion
A modern Japanese retreat in the heart of Gion, Kyoto
Recently renovated in a sleek modern Japanese style, this cozy house is perfect for couples or friends seeking an authentic Kyoto experience. Located in Gion, you will be just a few steps away from iconic tea houses, restaurants, and traditional shops.
A Renovated and Comfortable Kyo-Machiya
This cosy ground-floor home is ideal for guests who wish to avoid stairs. It features:
Kitchen/Dining Area – Compact and functional for easy meal prep. Western Table, IH, Fridge/Freezer, Nespresso Machine, Boiler and Cooking Ustensils.
A Japanese Bedrooms – Equiped with futons, tatami mats, all in a quiet ambiance.
Bathroom – A shower plus a wide ofuro bath for ultimate relaxation.
Restroom – Separate from the bathroom for added convenience.
Living Area – Enjoy meals and relaxation on traditional low Japanese chairs and a tokonoma alcove displaying art and floral arrangements.
A central Area in Gion
Situated 200 meters from the famous Hanamikoji Street, the house offers easy access to Gion’s historic charm. Spirituality awaits at nearby Kenninji Temple, one of Kyoto's oldest Zen Buddhist temples.
How to get around? Transportation and access time
Getting around Kyoto is easy from this central location:
Gion-Shijo Station (Keihan Line) – 5-minute walk
Kiyomizu-Gojo Station (Keihan Line) – 7-minute walk
Kyoto City Bus – Multiple bus stops nearby, including for routes to major attractions like Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama, and Fushimi Inari Shrine.
Nearby Shops and Amenities
Supermarkets, transport, and amenities are all within walking distance, making this the perfect base to explore Kyoto.
Plans and equipments
Equipment
- Bathtub
- Shower
- Kitchen
- Fridge
- Washing Machine
- Coffee Machine
- Toaster
- Table Ware
- Kitchen Ustensil
- Microwave
- Electric Kettle
Floor plan
Location of the house
Gion
This several centuries old district is famous for its entertainment reserved for Kyoto's intellectual and artistic elite. Find yourself immersed in a maze of small streets lined with beautiful Japanese architecture, in a sophisticated timeless universe where small shopkeepers, craftsmen, monks, rich clients and of course maïko and geïko all rub shoulders with each other.
- Pluses: A unique ambience. Pass maïkos and geïkos everyday at any time of the day. Near the city centre and the main historical sites of East Kyoto.
- Minuses: This very lively district is not conducive to lazy holidays.
- Shops : Fresco supermarket open 24 hours a day - Many Konbini - Post offices - Bicycle rental
- Transports: Bus service to easily connect to the city's other tourist areas. - Keihan train line to Osaka and Hankyu train line to Arashiyama and Katsura
- Restaurants: Jojo, cuisine is centred on vegetables from Kyoto - Izuju, sushi - Kezako, Modern good quality French cuisine - Oku Café
- Attractions: The Gion Corner, a theatre in the heart of Gion, gives a taste of the variety of arts (dances, floral arrangement, tea ceremony…). - Kennin-ji temple - Yasaka sanctuary - Kiyomizu-dera temple
In the area
License number : 第519号
Frequently asked questions
Gion
From
$128 
