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Poem Box - Artistic and cozy house in Kyoto

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A window with a view of greenery outside.
A modern kitchen with a large stainless steel sink, wooden flooring, and a glass dining table with chairs.
A wooden gate with vertical slats and a window in the center.
A view from a window with a wooden lattice door, a hanging light fixture, and a shelf with kitchen items.
A room with a tatami mat floor, a shoji screen, and a window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 221 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Kyoto
  • Place, Lake Biwa Canal
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kenninji Temple
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the area

Kyoto

This holiday home places you in the centre of Kyoto, within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Kiyomizu Temple and Kawaramachi Street. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen and free WiFi. .Home features a coffee/tea maker, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge and a microwave. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this Gion holiday home include Gion Corner and Shijo Street.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Biwa Canal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kenninji Temple - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gion Corner - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 14 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 6 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 15 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KIMONO TEA CEREMONY MAIKOYA - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪サガン - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ラーメン藤 五条店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Homemade Ramen Aoba 自家製 麺 碧葉 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪辨慶東山店 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Poem Box - Artistic and cozy house in Kyoto

In the heart of the Gion district, this house was renovated by architect-designer Fumiko Kaneko and named "Poem Box".

This serene and cosy refuge, very well located, is ideal for enjoying the mix of modernity and tradition that characterises Japan.



Description of the house



The house is in a single block (21m2): downstairs equipped kitchen, shower room and small dining area overlooking the adjoining garden.

A Japanese black tatami lounge, usually used for famous temples, completes the ground floor.



At the other end of the house is a comfortable living room equipped with a table and chairs overlooking the neighbouring garden.



A mezzanine completes the house. It has a comfortable double futon

Access to the mezzanine is via a ladder, and this can be difficult for elderly and/or tall people. However, it is possible that someone sleeps on the ground floor. The ceiling height of the mezzanine is approximately one metre. Air conditioning is located on the mezzanine level.



The area



The house is very quiet, in the heart of a residential area and very close to all the tourist sites of the Gion district (Higashiyama district), famous for its geishas and its picturesque streets. The house is a 15-minute walk from the famous Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a UNESCO heritage site.



Nearby:



  • Supermarket: 5 minutes walk


  • Convenient store 7 eleven or Family Mart: 4 minutes walk


  • Restaurants: around twenty restaurants within 10 minutes on foot


  • Kiyomizu Gojo train station (direct to Osaka or Fushimi-Inari from 5 a.m. to midnight, every 10 minutes): 6 minutes on foot


  • Gojozaka bus stop (bus 202-206-207-80-86-58): 5 min walk


  • Kyoto Station: 30 minutes on foot or 15 minutes by bus


  • Kennin-ji Temple: 4 minutes on foot


  • Geisha Street Miyagawa-cho: 3 minutes on foot


  • Geisha Street Hanami koji: 8 minutes on foot


  • Yasaka Shrine: 15 minutes on foot


  • Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Ninnenzaka and Sannenzaka Street: 15 minutes on foot


  • Fushimi-Inari Temple: 45 minutes on foot or 19 minutes by train


    • Registration number



    M260011687

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    Property amenities

    Internet

    • Available in the house: Free WiFi

    Kitchen

    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
    • Electric kettle
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Toaster

    Bedrooms

    • Bedroom
    • Bedsheets provided

    Bathroom

    • 0.5 bathroom
    • Bathtub
    • Hair dryer
    • Shampoo
    • Shower
    • Soap
    • Towels provided

    Comfort

    • Air conditioning
    • Heating

    Pets

    • No pets allowed

    Suitability/Accessibility

    • Smoke-free property

    Services and conveniences

    • Iron/ironing board

    Location highlights

    • In the city centre

    Safety features

    • 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
    • Fire extinguisher

    General

    • Unit size: 226 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
    Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

    Property Registration Number M260011687

    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

    318741

    Frequently asked questions

    Does Poem Box - Artistic and cozy house in Kyoto have a pool?

    No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

    Is there a free airport shuttle available at Poem Box - Artistic and cozy house in Kyoto?

    No, Poem Box - Artistic and cozy house in Kyoto does not offer an airport shuttle service.

    What time are check-in & check-out at Poem Box - Artistic and cozy house in Kyoto?

    Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

    Are pets allowed at Poem Box - Artistic and cozy house in Kyoto?

    No, pets are not allowed.

    Poem Box - Artistic and cozy house in Kyoto Reviews

    Reviews

    8.8

    Excellent

    Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

    9.4/10

    Cleanliness

    Reviews

    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Lovely Little Place

    The Poem Box was cozy and comfy. The bed in the loft was very comfortable. We had all we needed.
    Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
    Verified review

    10/10 Excellent

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Reise

    Sehr guter Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge und um Kyōto zu erkunden. Kleines Haus ,aber elles drin was es braucht .
    Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
    Verified review

    6/10 Okay

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024