This holiday home puts you in the heart of Kyoto, within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Nijō Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a TV and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge and a microwave. Limited housekeeping is available. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Central Kyoto holiday home include Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market.
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Nijo Garden Villa - a beautiful traditional Japanese machiya house
A large traditional Japanese stay for up to 9 people.
This house is located near the famous Nijo castle in Kyoto, and is a beautiful traditional Japanese machiya house with history, but well maintained with modern kitchens and bathrooms. It has a beautiful Japanese garden in the middle that gives you some peace and quiet in the bustling streets of Kyoto. There are 2 tatami bedrooms, 1 is equipped with 2 semi double beds, with some room for extra futons, and the other bedroom can also accommodate multiple futons. There is 1 bathroom equipped with an elegant hinoki bathtub, and the other one has a shower. There is a simple modern kitchen equipped with all the basic necessities like a fridge, microwave oven, IH stove, and kitchen utensils. All of this is wrapped in typically Japanese architecture, where warm woods and the smell of tatami floors make you feel at home.
Please communicate to your house angel about your time of arrival at the house,, so our staff can greet you and assist you during your check in process. You can also contact the house angel for any questions during your stay.
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Approximately 7 minutes from Kyoto Station Elega / Kyoto Kyōto
Approximately 7 minutes from Kyoto Station Elega / Kyoto Kyōto
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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Unit size: 2,110 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Checkin 15:00-19:00
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
We should mention
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
484818
Frequently asked questions
Does Nijo Garden Villa - a beautiful traditional Japanese machiya house have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Nijo Garden Villa - a beautiful traditional Japanese machiya house?
No, Nijo Garden Villa - a beautiful traditional Japanese machiya house does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Nijo Garden Villa - a beautiful traditional Japanese machiya house?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Nijo Garden Villa - a beautiful traditional Japanese machiya house?
No, pets are not allowed.
Nijo Garden Villa - a beautiful traditional Japanese machiya house Reviews
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10/10
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Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Paul G.
3 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The house is beautiful and impeccably updated while preserving the traditional Japanese character.
Amazing space, all the conveniences you need and more for what you didn’t think you’d need! They thought of it all. Super convenient location, quiet and comfortable. Next time we come to Kyoto, we will look to book here again!
Emi
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Melinda F.
11 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This was a lovely traditional Japanese home with easy access to bus and shopping. The property is well maintained and spacious. Our only complaints were that the front bedroom is right on the street side and a bit noisy. We were also there during the heat of the summer and that room was very warm. If you have only 6 people, the other rooms are well air conditioned and lovely. The water pressure in the showers is amazing, and it was super convenient to be able to wash clothes in the included washing machine!
Melinda F.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Angeli M., SF Bay Area
23 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
5 nights in Kyoto
It was a treat to stay in this beautiful home. We were finally able to eat in and enjoy being together, instead of splitting into 3 hotel rooms. The showers had great water pressure and the toilets are modern. My biggest disappointment was sleeping on the floor on a futon, which I haven't done for decades. I'm recovering from a torn calf muscle, so stairs are difficult and getting off the floor was difficult. The Wash-Dry machine doesn't really dry well, but there was a heat wave so we hung our clothes to dry outside.Rooms & beds4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)Bedroom 13 Twin BedsBedroom 22 Twin BedsBedroom 32 Twin BedsBedroom 42 Twin Beds
Angeli M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Neil S.
21 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, as described
Classic style home (tatami, futons)BeautifulFabulous locationHelpful and communicative hostAll as described and happy we stayed here