Built over 100 years ago, Takeya Kitano Honkan is a fully-renovated Japanese traditional townhouse with modern amenities including free WiFi, air conditioning and a TV with cable channels. The property is located a 4-minute walk from Kitano Tenmangu, and a 20-minute walk from the famous Kinkakuji Temple, which is also known as Golden Pavilion. This accommodation comes with 2 bathrooms, a courtyard, a Western-style living room and a dining room as well as a fully-equipped kitchen with a fridge, a microwave and an electric kettle. One of the baths is fitted with a Japanese-style hot tub made from cedar. There are 2 Western-style bedrooms and a specious Japanese-style room featuring tatami flooring at Luxury Machiya Takeya Honkan. For your convenience, a washing machine, free toiletries, a hairdryer and towels are provided. There are bus stops within walking distance from the property, where guests can easily access a number of tourist attractions including the Gion area and the Ginkaku-ji Temple. The nearest train station Kitanohakubaicho Station is a 10-minute walk from the property. The train station provides access to the Randen Line, which can take guests straight to Arashiyama, well known for its iconic bamboo grove.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
4 futon beds
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.1
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
7.5
Location
9.4

See what guests loved the most:

  • Susannah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A beautiful traditional Japanese house on a tiny, quiet, charming street in a lovely area of Kyoto. There was plenty of room for 6 of us and we loved the wooden bath and little gardens. We used the bus service from the nearby bus stop and also...

Host Information

Company review score: 9.2Based on 147 reviews from 11 properties
11 managed properties

Company information

My name is Kazuya Nishimura live in Kyoto. I love nature and travell.

Property information

Thank you for choosing our Luxury Machiya Takeya Honkan. It's our pleasure to host you. You can feel Japanese style modern but traditional house.

Neighbourhood information

This Takeya Honkan is located in Geisha distict called Kamishichiken. You can see Geisha who walk in front of this house. In Gion area, there are so many fake Geisha. But here, it's real Geisha. In the night, it's much quietter than Gion area. It's adults world.

Languages spoken

English,Japanese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Takeya Kitano Honkan
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Laundry
  • Garden
  • Heating
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Hot tub
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Wellness
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese

House rules

Takeya Kitano Honkan takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:30

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

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

Check-out

From 06:00 to 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

1 cot available upon request.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Takeya Kitano Honkan 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.

License number: 京都市指令保保医第56号

FAQs about Takeya Kitano Honkan

  • Takeya Kitano Honkan is 2.2 miles from the centre of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Takeya Kitano Honkan is popular with guests booking family stays.

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

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Takeya Kitano Honkan on this page.

  • Check-in at Takeya Kitano Honkan is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Takeya Kitano Honkan has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

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

  • Takeya Kitano Honkan offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Takeya Kitano Honkan on this page.

  • Takeya Kitano Honkan can accommodate the following group size:

    • 8 guests

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