≪5 min to subway!≫ "Shimoza-an" Traditional house in the heart of Kyoto 1F | House in Kyoto-shi
2 Bedroom House in Central Kyoto, Kyoto-shi
*This Shimoza-An is the lower unit of a two-storied Machiya townhouse. There is another unit on the second floor and will be used by other guests however you don't share anything including entrance!
Hello, everyone. We are Miyabi team and all staffs are Japanese.
We love to support our guests' travel.
If you want to know local information, please feel free to ask us!
We can also recommend local information and restaurants for you!
What we did as our hospitality for our guests.
・Meeting up with our guests at the house
・Send a information of events
・Making reservations of restaurants
・Making reservations of tickets of Geisha shows, Miyako Odori
・Applying tickets of SAIHOJI ( Kokedera : Moss temple )
・Helping our guests' travel plan before they arrive
・Taking our guests to the doctors
・Sending information of Typhoon and disaster information in advance
・Providing baby items ( Baby items are free： high chair, baby plates, baby potty and baby bath. )
※Please contact us in advance if you need them.
・Sending stuffs our guests left
・Sending airmail with pictures
・Sending snacks which our guests asked us to send. ( Ex, One of our guests enjoyed Kyoto snacks and they sent us a e-mail that they want to eat the same snacks again for kid's birthday. )
We would like to be the best host for you!
Shimoza-An is the lower level of almost 100 years old Kyoto machiya, traditional Kyoto townhouse.
Our New York architect based in Kyoto Geoffrey P. Moussas renovated it to make this old house a special place where to stay with your family and friends during your vacation in this beautiful historical city of Japan.
You can experience the old days Japanese life style while having modern amenities.
There are one tatami mats rooms where to sleep with futons, one bedroom with 2 single beds and a western style living room with table, chairs, sofa, modern kitchen, antique furniture, tub bath and shower, high-tech toilet, air conditioner, floor heating.
It is located on quiet Kamanza street that in few meters ends in Sanjo street, one of the oldest and main streets in Kyoto crossing the city from East to West. This street has been very important in the Kyoto history for many events happened here, and today you can enjoy the craft shops, the old houses, its museums and numerous art galleries, local temples and shrines or cafes, restaurants and the very exciting Shopping District, one of the oldest in Kyoto with also the most modern goods and latest fashion, and elegant department stores.
Nearby, in the other side of Horikawa street there is a calm and 60's-70' s atmosphere Sanjo shopping arcade. There are many kinds of shops and you can see local culture.
Shimoza-An is the perfect place in the mid of cultural, traditional, innovative Kyoto heart!
RATES ARE IN JAPANESE YEN.
US$ rates for reference only.
※ When you check in, please pay accommodation tax of Kyoto government.
This accommodation tax is not included in rental cost of the house.
Please pay by cash. The tax fee is depends on how much you payed for your rental cost.
If your rental cost is under 20000 JPY per person per night, the tax is 200 JPY per person per night.
(EX) If you are 3 people and you stay 3 nights, the accommodation tax will be
200 JPY × 3 people × 3 nights = 1800 JPY
If your rental cost is 20000 JPY to 49,999 JPY per person per night, the tax is 500 JPY per person per night.
(EX) If you are 2 people and you stay 2 nights, the accommodation tax will be
500 JPY × 2 people × 2 nights = 2000 JPY
⇒ [Accommodation Tax Change Notice]
Accommodation tax will change for stays after March 1, 2026
Accommodation Rates (per person per night): Less than 6,000 yen: 200 yen
Accommodation Rates (per person per night): 6,000 yen or more but less than 20,000 yen: 400 yen
Accommodation Rates (per person per night): 20,000 yen or more but less than 50,000 yen: 1,000 yen
※ Check in time is 4 PM - 8 PM
Leaving luggage before check in time (after 11:30 am) is available, please feel free to ask us if you need it.
If you arrive later than 8 pm, please let us know.
※A minimum of 2 nights stay is required
※Please let us know the number of people correctly.
If you come to the house more than the number of people you booked, we will charge you extra fee.
Person not registered for accommodation must refrain from staying overnight in the room.
※The walls of the townhouse are thin, so it is easy to hear the footsteps and voices of guests on the second floor. Please be quiet in the early morning and after 10pm. The first and second floors are rented out separately, so we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
You can have a look at other properties in Kiyomizu area: Shofu-an #438156 Bairin-an #438160.
In Aneyakoji area other 2 listings: Kaede VRBO#1077968 & Satsuki VRBO#1077956.
upper floor of shimoza-an is Kamiza-an: #514588
This 2 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Bedding/Linens, Air Conditioner, Balcony/Terrace, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental House has 2 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.
Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Central Kyoto. Enjoy your stay in Central Kyoto at this House.
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property long-term renters welcome onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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