10/10 Excellent
Praveen
24 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay (10/2024)
Praveen
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Apartment
TAKEYA Gojo West (竹屋五条西館)
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Kyoto, Kyoto-fu
- Kawaramachi Street5 min walk
- Nishiki Market11 min walk
- Kyoto Tower17 min walk
- Osaka (ITM-Itami)57 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
TAKEYA Gojo West (竹屋五条西館)
Built over 100 years ago, TAKEYA Gojo West is a fully licensed, fully renovated, traditional Japanese townhouse. Equipped with modern amenities including NETFLIX, free WiFi, and air conditioning, the property has been renovated to the highest standards by award winning architects.
There are supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, pharmacies as well as 100 yen shops within 5 minutes walk.
The Karasuma Subway line as well as the Keihan Train line are within 5 minutes walk.
Completely restored and renovated to the highest standards by award winning architects, Luxury Machiya Takeya Gojo West is the ideal place to start your Kyoto adventure.
Featuring the perfect blend of traditional charm and modern amenities, you can experience the atmosphere of a traditional Kyoto townhouse and yet enjoy modern amenities such as Netflix and WiFi.
With 2 western bedrooms and a Japanese-style tatami room, this house can sleep up to 6 people in comfort. Featuring 2 full bathrooms, the house is well equipped by Japanese standards.
The location is superb, only 10 minutes walk to the main shopping street of Shijo, and 15 minutes walk to the geisha district of Gion.
The entire house is available for the use of the guests.
Before you arrive, I will send a detailed map with descriptions by email.
Situated just off Gojo Street, TAKEYA Gojo West has one of the best locations in Kyoto.
There are supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, pharmacies as well as 100 yen shops within 5 minutes walk.
The Karasuma Subway line as well as the Keihan Train line are within 5 minutes walk.
A 10 minute walk to the north takes you to Shijo Street, where all the major departmental stores are located, such as Takashimaya, Daimaru and OIOI.
Gion, the most famous geisha district of Kyoto, is located just to the east of Shijo, allowing you to carry out both shopping and sightseeing with ease.
Kiyomizu Dera, the most important temple in Kyoto and a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a 15 minutes walk away.
From Kyoto Station, TAKEYA Gojo West is only 1 stop away on the Karasuma subway line. You can also catch a taxi, which will only take 5 minutes or so.
For larger parties, you can also book our sister property Luxury Machiya TAKEYA Gojo East:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/15664891
There are supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, pharmacies as well as 100 yen shops within 5 minutes walk.
The Karasuma Subway line as well as the Keihan Train line are within 5 minutes walk.
Completely restored and renovated to the highest standards by award winning architects, Luxury Machiya Takeya Gojo West is the ideal place to start your Kyoto adventure.
Featuring the perfect blend of traditional charm and modern amenities, you can experience the atmosphere of a traditional Kyoto townhouse and yet enjoy modern amenities such as Netflix and WiFi.
With 2 western bedrooms and a Japanese-style tatami room, this house can sleep up to 6 people in comfort. Featuring 2 full bathrooms, the house is well equipped by Japanese standards.
The location is superb, only 10 minutes walk to the main shopping street of Shijo, and 15 minutes walk to the geisha district of Gion.
The entire house is available for the use of the guests.
Before you arrive, I will send a detailed map with descriptions by email.
Situated just off Gojo Street, TAKEYA Gojo West has one of the best locations in Kyoto.
There are supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, pharmacies as well as 100 yen shops within 5 minutes walk.
The Karasuma Subway line as well as the Keihan Train line are within 5 minutes walk.
A 10 minute walk to the north takes you to Shijo Street, where all the major departmental stores are located, such as Takashimaya, Daimaru and OIOI.
Gion, the most famous geisha district of Kyoto, is located just to the east of Shijo, allowing you to carry out both shopping and sightseeing with ease.
Kiyomizu Dera, the most important temple in Kyoto and a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a 15 minutes walk away.
From Kyoto Station, TAKEYA Gojo West is only 1 stop away on the Karasuma subway line. You can also catch a taxi, which will only take 5 minutes or so.
For larger parties, you can also book our sister property Luxury Machiya TAKEYA Gojo East:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/15664891
Property manager
Nishimura K
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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This is a single building rental of a Kyomachiya that has been in existence since the Meiji Era (1868-1912). The window overlooks the Kamo River and the town of Gion, making it a prime location to enjoy the typical Kyoto scenery.
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- Hot tub
- Washer
- Air conditioning
- Microwave
10.0 out of 10, (5 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities
About the area
Kyoto
Shimogyo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, is home to this apartment. Nishiki Market and Kyoto Tower are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Biwa and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Municipal Zoo are also worth visiting.
Kyoto, Kyoto-fu
What's nearby
- Kawaramachi Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Shijo Street - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
- Nishiki Market - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Kyoto Tower - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Kiyomizu Temple - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- バル agiyao - 4 min walk
- FabCafe Kyoto - 4 min walk
- 韓屋具っさんとこ - 3 min walk
- すけほり - 4 min walk
- じゅうじゅうカルビ 五条高倉店 - 2 min walk
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Megan T., Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
16 January 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house and location
Megan T.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Alexandra
10 April 2017
What a lovely machiya. All newly renovated. There were very good instructions how to work the
Alexandra
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