ZEN MACHIYA INN, Kyoto – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Traditional Machiya Accommodation
Zen Machiya Inn offers a spacious apartment with 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms, and 1 bathroom with a bath. The fully equipped kitchen includes a stovetop, refrigerator, kitchenware, and microwave. The air-conditioned unit features a flat-screen TV, washing machine, dryer, coffee machine, and seating area with garden views. Sleeping arrangements include 2 beds and 8 futons.
Self-Catering Kitchen Setup
The apartment includes a complete kitchen with cookware, kitchen utensils, and an electric kettle for self-catering. No onsite restaurants are available, but the surrounding Higashiyama Ward offers numerous dining options including traditional tea houses and restaurants serving multi-course kaiseki meals.
Residential Comfort Amenities
The property provides heating, air conditioning, and a sitting area. Guests have access to a washing machine and dryer. Free toiletries are supplied in the bathroom. The space functions as a private residential accommodation rather than offering hotel-style leisure facilities.
Historic Higashiyama Location
Located in Higashiyama Ward, the inn is surrounded by traditional pottery stores, tea houses, and kaiseki restaurants. It is 400 metres from Higashiyama Station, 0.5 km from Shoren-in Temple, 1 km from Heian Shrine, 1.5 km from both Kodai-ji and Kennin-ji temples, 3 km from Nijo Castle, 3.5 km from Shimogamo-jinga Shrine, and 5 km from Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine.
Self-Service Accommodation
As a private machiya residence, the property operates on a self-service basis. Guests manage their own check-in/check-out using provided instructions. No concierge, room service, business facilities, or additional hotel services are available. The accommodation provides the essentials for an independent stay in a traditional Kyoto neighborhood.
Must-do experiences
- Visit Kiyomizu-dera at sunset for breathtaking views of Kyoto.
- Try yudofu at Nanzenji Junsei for a taste of famous local tofu.
- Stroll through the charming streets of Gion and spot a geisha.
- Explore the Nishiki Market for delicious street food and souvenirs.
- Take part in a traditional tea ceremony at Camellia Tea House.
Choose the Room
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Location
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