THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Kiyomizu Temple. Also, Yasaka Shrine and Gion Corner are a short five-minute drive away.
Languages
English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
9 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Express check-out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [685-2, Higashishiokoji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216]
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Shared microwave
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Virtual front desk
Facilities
Communal living room
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Mini fridge
More
In-room safe
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.
Policies
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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya Kyoto
THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya Guesthouse
THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya Guesthouse Kyoto
Frequently asked questions
Does THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya 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 THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya.
What are the check-in and check-out times at THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Sanjusangen-do Temple (9-min walk) and Kawaramachi Street (10-min walk), along with Kiyomizu Temple (13-min walk) and Yasaka Shrine (0.9 mi).
What's the area around THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya like?
THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya is in Higashiyama Ward, a short 8-minute walk from Kiyomizu-gojo Station and 10 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Street.
THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
31 October 2024
lovely and quiet
lovely place to stay. very quiet area close to transport links.traditional look and very comfy beds. bath was outstanding. facilities were excellent including washing machine. nice tea and coffee to make.
catherine
catherine, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 August 2024
Clean and exceptionally maintained. The character and charm of the accommodations was a unique and lasting experience.
Alexander
Alexander, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 May 2024
Great stay! Highly recommend!
Aidan
Aidan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 April 2024
Steven
Steven, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
28 February 2024
Nice hotel. We enjoyed the heated floor and other amenities. Traditional Japanese-style hotel. The room was a bit small, but everything was good quality.
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
22 October 2023
Great if you want to experience traditional style Japanese accommodation. Not much around close-by in terms of dining or public transport. Also if you are tall you’ll be dodging door frames 😊
Anjesh
Anjesh, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
6 September 2023
Jose
Jose, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 July 2023
We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again in the future!
Joel
Joel, 3-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 July 2023
The room was absolutely gorgeous, just as good as the photos. The beds were super comfortable. Also the staff went above and beyond to help us even when we made a mistake, which really smoothed over our stay in Kyoto. Thank you so much, staff at Machiya Kamiuyema!
James
James, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
12 April 2023
Under-Delivered Over-Promised
Location: 8/10
Communication:10/10
Comfort: 5/10
Value: 5/10
We were really looking forward to our stay at Macha, especially after a hectic week in Tokyo we really wanted a place that was zen and allow us to unwind for a bit.
Unfortunately our expectations were not met
We were given a room on the ground floor, and for the next three days and nights had relentless noise from above us, with heaving stomping, dragging of items and things rolling on the floor. The noise made it difficult to sleep, and was not we were expecting at all.
Also two of our windows had the blinds/curtains removed and were damaged, so we’re flooded with light at night.
When we complained to the hotel, they offered to move us to another hotel in the city at 2am - which was obviously not an option for us
While the communication was really good, this was not the experience in Kyoto we were hoping for, especially given the very high per night price
We ended up booking another place which was a traditional Ryokan for our last two nights in Kyoto and were so grateful we did as the experience really was soo much more relaxing and comfortable.
I believe this inn could be a wonderful experience for many but it will very much depend on the room and whether they have fixed the issues we experienced
Kyoto is a beautiful city with soo much to do, see and experience - snd the people are just wonderful x
Verified traveller
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 April 2023
Lovely Machiya in a quiet area ; it’s 15 min walk to the closet subway station ; however we enjoyed Kyoto as a walkable city and took public transportation to different sightseeing places
Kwong Hung
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 July 2020
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
6 January 2020
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3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 December 2019
Loved this hotel!
We stayed in a Japanese-style room and it was so cute and comfortable! We were in Japan for two weeks and this was my favorite place we stayed. It's a small boutique hotel so it's pretty quiet and the location is good. Right next to a nice coffee shop and bus stop. The front desk had laundry supplies and drying racks to borrow which was nice. Overall I would recommend this place if you want to have a quiet neighborhood hotel to unwind in after exploring Kyoto.
Maddie
Maddie, 4-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
12 December 2019
Beatifull small hotel , feel Japan...
A beatiful small hotel, excellent location, and a charming staff
Avner
Avner, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 December 2019
Nice quiet location, stayed in the traditional styled room which was very good, staff was very friendly.
Verified traveller
3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 November 2019
It was a great experience to get to stay in an authentic Kyoto neighborhood. The staff was helpful and friendly. I would stay here again.
Cris
Cris, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
1 November 2019
Great place to stay
Machida us a nice new ,clean guest house, very near Higashi Yama area.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 October 2019
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2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 September 2019
10+ Impressed for so many reasons!
10+ - The team at The Machiya Kamiumeya absolutely made our stay in Kyoto exceed all our expectations. The accomodation is superb (great beds - that's a benchmark for us) - we really loved being on a quiet residential street - yet so close to great restaurants, bars and shops. Also great proximity to a range of public transport options - which enabled us to get around Kyoto with efficiency and ease.
Hands down it was the extremely helpful, cheerful and generous team who helped us with our stay not only during our visit, but also in the many weeks before we arrived that made this stay so exceptional. They booked restaurants (after suggesting some great and very reasonably priced local places), helped us get advance reservations for temples that needed to be booked before we arrived - and continued to give us advice and support through the whole trip. Definitely the place we'll return to when next in Kyoto.
Steven
Steven, 6-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 September 2019
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3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 August 2019
Our wonderful experience started at the front door. The staff were extremely helpful and courteous. The hotel itself seems newly renovated from a previous use and with an interesting design. The room was well designed and had everything you need. It had all the necessary facilities and a wonderful ambiance. The hotel is well located in the Higashiyama area and there are a number of restaurants within walking distance for all meals.
Verified traveller
2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 August 2019
A Jewel in Kyoto
As with many small, boutique accommodation in Kyoto, this hotel is located in a very residential neighborhood amongst quaint ryokan-style houses. However it is also convenient to walking into town as well as accessing 24-hour convenience stores for your daily sundries and snacks. The staff is kind and helpful, including English-speaking members. Western-style rooms are less expensive than the Japanese tatami rooms. During our entire time there we never saw or heard another guest, even though the hotel was full. A wonderful find and worthy of all the praise bestowed!
Eugene
Eugene, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 June 2019
Will stay here again and again
Love this hotel! I stay here all the time between business trips. Clean rooms and bathrooms, delicious coffee provided, quiet, and fabulous customer service. Laundry onsite that makes your clothes smell amazing. The after hours check-in process is incredibly detailed and appreciated. The staff is friendly and very helpful. Fast WiFi!
Danielle
Danielle, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 June 2019
The property had a wonderful aesthetic & vibe, the staff we super friendly and it was nice and quiet for a great nights sleep.