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Kyoto Machiya Sanjojuku

2.0 star property
Experience traditional Japanese charm in this tranquil guesthouse. Savor local cuisine for breakfast then cycle through historic streets.

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (7)

  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire

Feel at home (4)

  • Fridge
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hairdryer

Room options

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Traditional Room (Private Room with Inner Garden)

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Fridge
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Interior detail

Traditional Room (Private Room 1)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Traditional Room (Private Room 2)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

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About the area

Map
453 Taruya-cho Aneyakoji-dori Horikawa, Nishi-iru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8322

What's nearby

  • Nijō Castle - 6 min walk
  • Shijo Street - 8 min walk
  • Nishiki Market - 19 min walk
  • Kawaramachi Street - 3 min drive
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 54 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 92 min drive
  • Omiya Station - 10 min walk
  • Shijo-omiya Station - 11 min walk
  • Nijo Station - 13 min walk
  • Nijojo-mae Station - 3 min walk
  • Karasuma Oike Station - 11 min walk
  • Marutamachi Station - 17 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪なか卯二条城店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪マスサンコーヒーショップ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sweets Cafe KYOTO KEIZO - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪魏飯夷堂 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Premarché Gelateria - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Kyoto Machiya Sanjojuku

When you stay at Kyoto Machiya Sanjojuku, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Nijō Castle and Kawaramachi Street. Also, Nishiki Market and Kyoto Tower are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is only a short walk: Nijojo-mae Station is 3 minutes and Karasuma Oike Station is 11 minutes.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 11:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (4:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests must notify this property in advance if they are bringing children younger than 10 or arriving by bicycle.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (6 years old and younger) are not allowed
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–10:00 AM

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • Garden

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Electric kettle

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200–1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Optional extras

  • Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1980 to 3850 per person
  • Towels are available for an extra charge (or guests may bring their own)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kyoto Machiya Sanjojuku offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kyoto Machiya Sanjojuku does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Kyoto Machiya Sanjojuku?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kyoto Machiya Sanjojuku?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Kyoto Machiya Sanjojuku.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kyoto Machiya Sanjojuku?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Kyoto Machiya Sanjojuku and nearby?
Kyoto Machiya Sanjojuku has a garden.
What's the area around Kyoto Machiya Sanjojuku like?
Kyoto Machiya Sanjojuku is in Nakagyo Ward, a short 3-minute walk from Nijojo-mae Station and 6 minutes' walk from Nijō Castle.

Kyoto Machiya Sanjojuku Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very good

New experience
Enjoyed the experience. Sleeping on the floor was quite comfortable.
Robin, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I really loved this experience of staying in a traditional house. I especially loved the pillow, it moulded to my body and was very comfortable. It was lovely and the staff were wonderful. I will stay again should I come to kyoto in the future
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Very good house staffs ;) A 130-year-old traditional Japanese house with good refurbishment not far from the subway and Family Mart. It would be nice if there is an isolated toilet for each room.
Rajayanon, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice stay, Good Access to Subway
It was a nice stay, with a traditional bed set up on the floor. We were happy it was so close to the subway, and was also very close to Nijo castle. I wouldn't recommend the hotel if you have young children that would have a hard time being quiet because it is easy to hear guests in other room through the paper doors. The beds were a bit hard, and that was my only real complaint.
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10/10 Exceptional

great ryokan, easy to get to from subway
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4/10 Fair

Basic necessities
There is only one cold shower, and 1 toilette without seating. For boys there is an additional toilette. There are two facets on one stainless steel sink in the main aisle, much like a camping facility The restriction on the check in time (4 p.m. to 9 p.m.) was somehow inconvenient to us. The floor on the main aisle is all broken; all this for $200+ per night? not worth it
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice Japanese retreatment
We had nice Japanese retreatment at Sanjojuku by sleeping on futon that was comfortable and having green tea. It was our first time to stay in the traditional Japanese house with a great experience. Thanks,
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful experiencing a traditional guesthouse
Very welcoming for my first Japanese experience. Comfortable room and very cosy guesthouse.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Time Trip to Old Japan
Staying at a traditional Kyoto Townhouse was what I had wanted and expected to discover. Gaining knowledge of the history of Kyoto buildings as well as its culture. Indeed exploring around Kyoto including temples and shrines added my fabulous and authentic Japanese experience. I appreciate Sanjojuku to help my researching about Japanese history as my interests.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Traditional and unique experiences
Warm atmosphere, traditional Japanese rooms and quiet accommodation are how I describe Sanjojuku in Kyoto. Sleeping on the futon is what I had never experienced and a helpful staff member made a Japanese bed for me. Next time I will show my mates the place. Thanks
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Good for a once-in-a-lifetime experience
This was not my best choice! It is not suitable for a family, especially with young children. The place is too old, the walls are, literally, paper-thin, there is no TV and the toilet and shower room are both in the corridor on a shared basis. Hotels.com says "Children (6 years old and younger) not allowed" I did not see this when reserving. The owner knew our son was 6, but did not write to tell us of this rule. The room was not cheap for what is, or isn't, on offer, yet we were still asked to pay 100yen per person for use of a small towel. The torch for visiting the toilet during the night shone for 5 minutes before the battery gave out. The wi-fi did not connect either due to the weakness of the signal. The description on Hotels.com says that a "Cash deposit required" at check in. This is very misleading. This guesthouse does not accept credit cards and you must pay the whole amount in cash before checking in. There is no bath and there is no breakfast! Why did we stay there? My mistake. I looked at the photos and fell for them. It is a beautiful building, very representative of its era and is good for a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Beautiful, tranquil room in a convenient location
We stayed in a room with its own miniature Japanese garden and loved the vibe. Really unique experience staying in a Japanese style room. Of course, that means more narrow spaces, sleeping on shikibuton (but there are foam pads provided for layering under and this wasn't a problem even for someone as sensitive to hard beds as me), limited sound isolation, and shared bathroom outside of the sleeping room. However, if you're okay with something a bit different, this can be a memorable and pleasant stay. Nijo castle (and subway station) is two blocks away and several art exhibition places are nearby. There's a decent and affordable noodle / curry eatery on the corner and several convenience stores.
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8/10 Very good

本物の町屋体感できました
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

おすすめ宿です。
個人でやられているようなので、チェックイン前に必ず宿の方に直接、チェックインの日時を伝えておいた方がスムーズだと思います。テレビがないのでお部屋での楽しめる物を何か用意されるといいと思います。 築100年以上の町屋に泊まれる機会などなかなかないですし、宿の方がとにかく親切な良い方です。掃除も行き届いていて清潔感があり、かなりおすすめです。
YOKO, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

古い建物の感じは残しつつも水回りはどこも綺麗で快適に過ごすことができた。
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Scary,, traditional japan guest house
무서웠어요.. 씻으러갈때너무무서워서 친구랑 같이갔어요. 씻으러갈때 천장보지마세요
YURI, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

KOJI, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Une place avec de l'âme... Mon conjoint et moi avons adoré!
Marie-Maude, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Kaori, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Is a whole unique and charming experience
Great attention! The place is really old traditional kyoto style. For those who looks forward to an special stay, this would be a wonderful experience. Very next to Šanjo market and the train station. Also posible to rent a bike provided by the hosts.
Ramiro, 3-night romance trip
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2/10 Poor

moldy and small
the room was way too small for four people. In bad condition. We left after one night, the owners were not open for any discussion or to give a refund. There are a lot of better places in Kyoto.
vincent, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Super machiya près du château de Nijô
Maison typique Kyoto machiya, ambiance historique, je vous recommande !
Shizuka, 2-night trip
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