YUMEJI Vintage Villa is a holiday home set in Kyoto in the Kita Ward district, 600 metres from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. The district features Japanese wooden machiya townhouses, and is renowned as the birthplace of the traditional Nishijin style of weaving. The holiday home is 1 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple, and the Kamishichiken district known for geisha is a 10-minute stroll away. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property. There is a private bathroom with a bath. Imperial Palace is 2.5 km from YUMEJI Vintage Villa, while Nijo Castle is 2.5 km away. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 39 km from YUMEJI Vintage Villa.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
5 futon beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.6
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Kyoto
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  • Lorinda
    United States United States
    We’re a family of 3 and our stay at Yumeji was fantastic. We loved the more traditional style lodging and atmosphere. Ken is a wonderful host - he met us to show us around the place and deliver the bread for morning. He went above and beyond to...
  • Elliot
    Australia Australia
    A wonderfully cosy, little, century-old house with original wood joinery and lighting. The kontatsu and kerosene heaters made it especially comfortable in the cold weather. The owners came across as very warm, welcoming and genuine people and the...
  • Yannick
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Staff is really friendly. The check in came with a brief overview of the villa's history. Thank you so much again! We will definitely return if we get the chance.

Hosted by KEN

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score

KEN
"Dream Road YUMEJI" always welcome you!! It is absolutely DIY guest house in Kyoto which let you discover deep side of traditional part of Kyoto life.
Language spoken: Japanese

Property surroundings

Facilities of YUMEJI Vintage Villa
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Garden
  • Heating
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Fan
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Garden
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Cycling
    Off-site
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Transport
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • Japanese

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

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.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

No cots or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please note that property is not regularly staffed.

The complimentary breakfast is provided at a nearby cafe, Café Frosch, located a 5-minute walk away between 09:00-11:00. Vegetarian and vegan breakfast are available. Please contact property for details.

Please inform YUMEJI Vintage Villa 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.

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

This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

License number: 京都市指令保保医第1490号

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about YUMEJI Vintage Villa

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

  • Yes, YUMEJI Vintage Villa is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at YUMEJI Vintage Villa is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • YUMEJI Vintage Villa offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Bicycle rental

  • YUMEJI Vintage Villa has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

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

  • YUMEJI Vintage Villa can accommodate the following group size:

    • 5 guests

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

  • YUMEJI Vintage Villa is 2.5 miles from the centre of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.