TSUBARA - a restored 100 year old Machiya -Elegant.Calm.Lovely- So close to Gion | House in kyoto city

10.0 (74 Reviews) |   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  5 Guests
Gion House | TSUBARA - a restored 100 year old Machiya -Elegant.Calm.Lovely- So close to Gion

2 Bedroom House in Gion, kyoto city

Machiya Tubara is located in the Higashiyama area in Kyoto.
There are sooo many sightseeing spots, famous historical places, temples and shrines in this Higashiyama area. And are many shops of Kiyomizu-pottery and neighbours are very friendly.
Gion district where is so popular of Geiko-san girls(same Geisha girl) & Maiko-san girls, gorgeous Kaisei restaurants is also close.(10mins walk!)
And there are many kinds of restaurants, easy eating places(Izakaya, Ramen, Yakitori restaurants...), Bars, local shops, convenience stores, good grocerry and public baths near the house.
You can go to many places like that from Tsubara on foot.
We can tell you some good restaurants and nice Maiko-san stage or some Japanese experiences (for ex. Ninja class, Making Japanese sweets class, Tea ceremony class, amazing Japanese massage parlor ...etc). Also we know good guides for sightseeing.
The house is convenient for transportation(bus, train, taxi).
We recommend using taxi from Kyoto station (10mins).
Tsubara was over 100 year old Machiya(traditional Kyoto house), we lovely restored all possible to original style using antique fittings & materials by traditional craftsmanship.
Tsubara has many Machiya's features ~'Doma' long Japanese corridor from the entrance to the garden, 'Hibukuro' open ceiling in the kitchen, old hand made window glasses, 'Koushi' window lattices...etc.
And we prepared new comfortable equipments in it - air conditioning , internet, microwave, washing machine, IHcooker, clean comfortable Futon(Japanese bedding) ....more.
Especially, we set up “Roten-buro” out-door bath tub(Shigaraki pottery made) and “Suikinkutsu” in the Tsuboniwa garden(small Kyoto garden)!!
The out-door bath is great for tired bodies by sightseeing all of the seasons! You must feel like a hot spring!
“Suikinkutsu” is a decoration device in a Japanese garden that generates a sound like the Koto-Japanese harp~with drops of water. You could have relaxed bath time hearing its sound!
“Tsubara” is a very old Japanese word from “Manyousyu” (the oldest Waka poet collection over 1200years ago!).
It means “enough” or “detail” or “calmly”.
I thought it perfectly matches the house!
Experience a fascinating, peaceful and amazing Kyoto stay in Tsubara !
We're looking forward to meeting you!

This 2 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Fireplace/Heating, Hot Tub, Laundry, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental House has 2 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Gion. Enjoy your stay in Gion at this House.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Bidet
  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
Bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Paper towels
  • Ice maker
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat
Parking
  • Car not required
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Note from host: Non smoking in the house and the garden.
  • No elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • TV
General
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups only
  • Unit size: 666 sq ft (62 sq m)
  • Japanese
  • English
  • On the river
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
Guest Services
  • Children's toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Balcony
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Spa
  • Hot tub

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: but be careful about the steps and window glasses.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted;non smoking in the house and the garden.

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property long-term renters welcome onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

laura l.
Jul 6, 2025 08:39:29 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: The home owners met us at arrival to explain the significance of this home with traditional features. It had everything we needed and was nestled in the sweetest street near everything we needed. A bonus was walking past the school everyday and The Best coffee around the corner.
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