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Luxury Machiya Takeya Bekkan

3.0 star property

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Traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring and shoji screens, featuring a low table and patterned cushions.
Compact kitchen with microwave, coffee maker, refrigerator, sink, and dishwasher.
Escape to a serene oasis with a tranquil garden, featuring a traditional stone lantern, pond, and peaceful surroundings.
Traditional Japanese building with a large ornate gate and stone-paved entrance.
Escape to a serene oasis with lush greenery and a tranquil stone pathway.

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury Machiya Takeya Bekkan

Built over 100 years ago, TAKEYA Kitano Bekkan is a fully licensed, fully renovated, traditional Japanese machiya, or townhouse, located in the oldest Geisha district of Kyoto.

Equipped with modern amenities including NETFLIX, free WiFi, and air conditioning, yet maintaining traditional touches like a Japanese cedar bath tub, the property has been renovated to the highest standards by award winning architects.

Completely restored and renovated to the highest standards by award winning architects, TAKEYA Kitano Bekkan is the ideal place to start your Kyoto adventure.

In this house, you will find the full suite of modern amenities, such as NETFLIX, free WIFI, and air-conditioning, as well as traditional touches like the gorgeous cedar bath tub and garden with a cherry blossom tree and a maple tree.

With 2 western bedrooms and a Japanese-style tatami room, this charming house can sleep up to 6 people in comfort. Featuring 2 full bathrooms, the house is well equipped by Japanese standards.

From Kyoto station, take bus 50 and get off at Kamishichiken bus stop. Facing the 7-11, go up the first road on the left and walk 2 minutes to the Post Office, then turn left at the next alley. TAKEYA Kitano Bekkan is the third house down.

Alternatively, you can ask the taxi driver to take you to Kyoto Kitano Post Office, then then left at the next alley.

Before you arrive, I will send a detailed map with descriptions by email.

Located in Kamishichiken, the oldest Geisha district in Kyoto, TAKEYA Kitano Bekkan is situated in beautiful heritage surroundings, with a real Geisha house located just around the corner!

In this quiet neighborhood, you'll enjoy the atmosphere of old Kyoto away from the hustle and bustle of busy tourist areas.

Every 25th of the month, a flea market is held at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, which is just 5 minutes walk away.

Ninnaji Temple and Hirano Shrine are located a little further away, both of which are famed for their late-blooming cherry trees, so you can catch the sakura even if you arrive after the peak cherry blossom season.

From the Kamishichiken bus stop, buses 10 and 203 lead to Shijo Kawaramachi, which is within walking distance of Gion and all the major departmental stores. Bus 10 (opposite direction) will also take you to Ninnaji-temple.

5 minutes walk away lies the Kitano Tenmangu bus stop. From here, you can catch the rapid, tourist orientated 101 and 102 buses, which will take you to both Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji, the famed Golden and Silver Pavilions, as well as other major tourist destinations.

10 minutes walk away is the Kitano Hakubaicho station. From here, you can catch the Randen line tram to Arashiyama, where the the UNESCO World Heritage Tenryuji-temple lies, along with the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest.

For larger parties, you can also book our sister property, TAKEYA Kitano Honkan which is located right next door! The website is https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/5265319

Property manager

Nishimura K

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Machiya Takeya Bekkan Kyoto
Luxury Machiya Takeya Bekkan Kyoto
Luxury Machiya Takeya Bekkan Private vacation home
Luxury Machiya Takeya Bekkan Private vacation home Kyoto
149206

About the neighborhood

Map
Kyoto, Kyōto-fu

What's nearby

  • Kinkaku-ji Temple - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Nijō Castle - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Kyoto University - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Emmachi Station - 3 min drive
  • Kitano-Hakubaicho Station - 10 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪とようけ茶屋 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪castella do paulo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪中村軒北野茶店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪上七軒治郎吉 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪たわらや - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Machiya Takeya Bekkan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Machiya Takeya Bekkan?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Machiya Takeya Bekkan?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Machiya Takeya Bekkan located?

Located in Central Kyoto, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kitano Tenmangū and Kinkaku-ji Temple. Nijō Castle and Kawaramachi Street are also within 3 mi (5 km). Kitano-Hakubaicho Station is 10 minutes by foot and Tojiin Station is 19 minutes.

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Luxury Machiya Takeya Bekkan Reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful Machiya in Quiet Neighborhood

We were dead set on staying in a machiya while in Kyoto, and Takeya Bekkan did not disappoint! It was absolutely beautiful, so relaxing, and Kazuya was a great host and easy to get in touch with. There were a few different bus stops very close to the machiya, and we were easily able to get everywhere we wanted to go. We would absolutely stay here again on a future visit to Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019