Kiyu Machiya — Hotel in Kyoto

Overall, the Machiyas converted layout is very bad for travelers, especially western travelers, who expect comfort. Specifically for the reasons detailed below, we will not be staying at another Machiya again.

Bathroom w/ Furo No place to hang towels Sink is too big and very little counter space

Upstairs Bedroom No shower, so inconvenient Open to stairway, no door so all the cold air comes into the space

Living Area Only a dining table. No sofa to relax, only a small sitting area on the floor and away from TV. Not very comfortable setting

Entry area Open to stairway. All the cold air travels upstairs to be bedroom space

Downstairs toilet No washing basin, strange setup with faucet behind the toilet which is not very useful to be able to wash hands, no soap, no mirror, no place to hang towel, etc.

Waher/Dryer -There should be a warning that the dryer will take 3+hours to finish. This can drastically affect...

Loved everything about the house. The bath, beds, rooms, everything. The best part was the location being next to kyoto sanjo shopping street which had everything you could need, restaurants, convenience stores, etc. The staff was also very helpful with explaining how to get to our accommodation, checking out and sending our luggage to our next hotel. Would recommend staying here for your next...

It's special to stay at a Machiya, and this area feels more authentic than most in Kyoto. It's by a local shopping arcade with many local businesses.

The inn itself was tastefully done. Traditional, but comfortable. The wooden...