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Kyoto Machiya Sanjojuku

2.0 star property
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Interior entrance
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
453 Taruya-cho Aneyakoji-dori Horikawa, Nishi-iru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-8322
  • Sanjo Street
    2 min walk
  • Nijō Castle
    6 min walk
  • Shijo Street
    8 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    54 min drive

Room options

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Traditional Room (Private Room with Inner Garden)

Traditional Room (Private Room with Inner Garden)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Interior detail

Traditional Room (Private Room 1)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Traditional Room (Private Room 2)

Traditional Room (Private Room 2)

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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About the area

Kyoto

With a stay at Kyoto Machiya Sanjojuku, you'll be centrally located in Kyoto, within a 5-minute drive of Nijō Castle and Kawaramachi Street. .This guesthouse is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Kiyomizu Temple and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Lake Biwa.
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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

  • Nijojo-mae Station - 3 min walk
  • Omiya Station - 10 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 92 min drive

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

Guesthouse in Kyoto, a short walk to Nijō Castle
Kyoto Machiya Sanjojuku offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a garden.
Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee daily 8 AM–10:00 AM: JPY 1980-3850 per person

Things to do

  • Bike rentals

Guest services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Fridge

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 6 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately JPY 1980 to 3850 per person
  • Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
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

Property is also known as

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Kyoto Machiya Sanjojuku Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hirday G., London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
A beautiful traditional house located in a lovely neighbourhood. It is very close to Sanjo-dori, Nijo-jo castle & Shibori museum. I found it very easy to get to Nishiki market as well as Nishijin textile centre from here. Even getting to Arashiyama was easy (35min approx). The house itself is charming. I got to stay in a ground floor room at the back of the house, which looked exactly as in the photos. It also had a small window on a floor level (which was interesting) looking into the inside garden. I found it very comfortable to sleep in futon style bed, which you have to make everyday yourself - the staff can show you on the first day if you like. The communal area is spotless as there is always a member of staff during the day to look after the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
New experience
Enjoyed the experience. Sleeping on the floor was quite comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Rajayanon, Bangkok, THAILAND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great ryokan, easy to get to from subway

4/10 Poor

Pippo, Oregon

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

Brad, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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,

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte, christchurch NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful experiencing a traditional guesthouse
Very welcoming for my first Japanese experience. Comfortable room and very cosy guesthouse.

10/10 Excellent

Jackie, Seaford, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

Rossy, Geelong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

6/10 Okay

Alastair, Hayama

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!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Xiao-Ping, Boston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
本物の町屋体感できました
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

YOKO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

YURI

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Scary,, traditional japan guest house
무서웠어요.. 씻으러갈때너무무서워서 친구랑 같이갔어요. 씻으러갈때 천장보지마세요
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

KOJI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Maude, Montréal, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Une place avec de l'âme... Mon conjoint et moi avons adoré!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Kaori

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ramiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

vincent

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018