Garakuan Vacation Rentals is a machiya in Kyoto, located a 5-minute walk from Kiyomizu-Gojo Station. Kyoto Station is a 7-minute drive away. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. This holiday home features air conditioning and heating. There is a living room, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The kitchen includes an electric kettle, refrigerator, microwave and cooking utensils. The bathrooms have free toiletries and a hairdryer. Gion area is a 10-minute drive from Garakuan Vacation Rentals. Guests can reach Kiyomizu-dera in 20 minutes by bus and Fushimi Inari Taisha in 20 minutes by train. Kurama-dera Temple is an 80-minute train ride from the property, while Kifune Shrine is a 70-minute train ride away. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 38 km from Garakuan Vacation Rentals.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Kyoto, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
3 futon beds
Bedroom 2:
3 futon beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Abdullah
    Kuwait Kuwait
    Lovely machiya house equipped with with every thing you need , loved the futon bed ( iam comfortable sleeping on hard mattress) ,
  • Ilaria
    Italy Italy
    Beautiful house, great position, sento nearby, very quiet neighborhood
  • Anna-emmanouela
    Greece Greece
    Really nice traditional house! Very clean and the garden was amazing!

Managed by Machiya Residence Inn

Company review score: 9.2Based on 3,394 reviews from 68 properties
68 managed properties

Company information

We at Machiya Residence Inn are a friendly group of staff here to offer you a unique and new way to experience the historically rich cities of JAPAN! Rent out an entire traditional ‘machiya’ house to yourself, which has been beautifully redesigned and renovated to offer modern comforts and authenticity. We not only pride ourselves in the quality & design of our machiya houses, but the services we provide each guest before, during, and after their stay. Each house has a telephone, which guests can use to contact us 24-hours a day. We are available to answer any questions regarding your house, and provide you with assistance during your stay. Whether you have a questions about your ‘machiya’ house, require assistance with taxi and restaurant reservations, or would like to know our favorite places throughout Kyoto, please feel free to contact us at any time!

Languages spoken

English,Japanese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Garaku an Machiya House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Terrace
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • River view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

House rules

Garaku an Machiya House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 19:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
¥5,000 per child, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 extra bed available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Garaku an Machiya House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

After the reservation is confirmed, guests will receive an email with the management company's phone number, along with the address and map for the management company’s check-in desk. Guests can complete their check-in procedure at the Machiya Residence Inn check-in desk, which is a 7-minute walk from Kyoto Station. Please contact the management company directly for more information.

Please inform Garaku an Machiya House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: 京都市指令保保医第853号

FAQs about Garaku an Machiya House

  • Check-in at Garaku an Machiya House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Garaku an Machiya House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Garaku an Machiya House has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, Garaku an Machiya House is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Garaku an Machiya House is 1 miles from the centre of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Garaku an Machiya House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Garaku an Machiya House can accommodate the following group size:

      • 8 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.