Koto no Besso - villa in Kyoto - Kyomachiya Nishijin

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Kyomachiya Nishijin is a two-story, wooden Kyoto-style machiya (traditional tradesman’s house).
We invite guests to enjoy the warm atmosphere only a wooden building can provide.

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Kyomachiya Nishijin is a two-story, wooden Kyoto-style machiya (traditional tradesman’s house).
We invite guests to enjoy the warm atmosphere only a wooden building can provide.

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Sample Schedule

Kyomachiya Nishijin Sample Schedule

15:00: Arrive at Kyomachiya Nishijin

Kyomachiya Nishijin opens to guests at 15:00.
We use an auto-lock system. To go inside, you will need to enter the key code sent to you prior to your stay.
To locate the entrance, look for the noren curtain with the black mountain on it.

16:00: Shopping

Peruse the old shops in the neighborhood on the lookout for senbei rice crackers, Kyoto-style sweets, tankiri-ame candy and other Nishijin souvenirs.
If you need to rest, we suggest a café in the style of a Kyoto-style machiya (traditional tradesman’s house). Just take care not to spoil dinner!

18:00: Dinner

The area around Kyomachiya Nishijin is home to several renowned Japanese-style restaurants that serve Kyoto cuisine. Please feel free to ask us for recommendations.
We hope you enjoy historical Japanese and Kyoto cuisine with gusto! We can also arrange catering and boxed lunches if you reserve in advance.

20:00: Bath

Come back to Kyomachiya Nishijin to rest and relax, slip into the bathtub and gaze out at the inner garden.
Another option is Funaoka Onsen, a nearby hot springs that is a registered tangible cultural property.

21:00: Sleep

Make plans for the next day while you rest in a chair or on a sofa on the first floor . . .
The magazine rack contains over a dozen maps of the sights and famous spots tucked away in Kamigyo-ku area of Kyoto (Nishijin only)
Let the hustle and bustle of a day of traveling melt away in your second-floor bedroom.
The bed runner and cushions are karaori Chinese-style weaves of Nishijin gold brocade.

7:00: Start Your Morning

The Daitoku-ji Temple complex is home to a temple where you can experience zazen Zen meditation.
There is no need to worry if it is your first time; simply arrive 20 minutes early to learn how to do zazen.

9:00: Breakfast and Walk

How about a short walk to Senbon or Horikawa? Or a longer walk to Kinkaku-ji Temple and other sights?
You can buy baked goods at a nearby bakery or enjoy breakfast at a local café.

11:00: Experience Nishijin

After checkout, be sure to dive in and experience Nishijin culture first-hand.
There are many places in the area to enjoy hands-on experiences with kimono, Kyoto-style sweets, Nishijin-ori (Nishijin weaving) and more.

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Transportation

Kyomachiya Nishijin

Postal Code 602-8492 Japan
212-3 Kanki-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto

Access from Kyoto Station

By Kyoto City Bus

・Take a #206 bus (bound for Daitoku-ji Temple/Kitaoji Bus Terminal) from the boarding area in front of Kyoto Station. Ride for roughly 35 minutes (depending on traffic)
→Get off at the Kenryukomae Bus Stop
→Walk for roughly 6 minutes

・Take a #101 bus (bound for Nijo-jo Castle/Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine/Kinkaku-ji Temple) from the boarding area in front of Kyoto Station. Ride for roughly 30 minutes (depending on traffic)
→Get off at the Imadegawa Omiya Bus Stop
→Walk for roughly 10 minutes

・Take a #9 bus (bound for Nijo-jo Castle/Nishigamo shako) from the boarding area in front of Kyoto Station. Ride for roughly 30 minutes (depending on traffic)
→Get off at the Horikawa Teranouchi Bus Stop
→Walk for roughly 7 minutes

By Train

・Take the JR Sanin Main Line (Sagano Line) from JR Kyoto Station. Ride for roughly 5 minutes.
→Get off at Nijo Station
・Take a #6 bus (bound for Bukkyo University/Gentaku), a #46 bus (bound for Kamigamo-jinja Shrine) or a #206 bus (bound for Daitoku-ji Temple/Kitaoji Bus Terminal). Ride for roughly 3 minutes (depending on traffic)
→Get off at the Kenryukomae Bus Stop
→Walk for roughly 6 minutes

By Car

・From Kyoto Station (Karasuma-dori side)
6.6 km (Roughly 24 minutes)

・From Kyoto Minami IC
10.1 km (Roughly 35 minutes)

・Park at the garage diagonally opposite Kyomachiya Nishijin.

By Taxi

If the driver does not understand “Kyomachiya Nishijin,” say “Kanki-cho, Hokosan-dori, Nishi-iru.”

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Rates and Other Information

Rates

Rates per night differ depending on the number of guests.
We only accept online reservations.

Kyomachiya Nishijin

Maximum: 1-5 guests

Room Rates (excluding meals)


Rates per guest (not including taxes)
1 guest: From 28,000 yen
2 guests: From 14,000 yen
3 guests: From 11,000 yen
4 guests: From 9,750 yen
5 guests: From 8,600 yen

*Prices listed are standard rates, which are subject to change with the seasons.
*Consumption taxes are applied to all rates.

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Fixtures and Amenities

Entrance: Auto-locking entryway door/closet
Communications: Wireless LAN
Kitchen: Water purifier/IH cooktop/Kettle/Microwave/Refrigerator/Coffee mugs/Glasses/Teacups/Teabowls/Small plates/Forks/Spoons/Kitchen scissors/Knives/Cutting board/Can opener/Bottle opener/Wine opener/Coffee/Tea/Hojicha roasted green tea/Sencha loose-leaf green tea
Bathroom Toilet room: Washlet/Paper towels/Hair dryer/Kazurasei shampoo and conditioner/Yojiya body soap/Bath towels/Face towels/L’Occitane hand soap/Toothbrushes/Shower caps
Guest Rooms: TV/Air conditioner/Graphite heater/Air purifier/Humidifier
Other: Bicycle (5 available)

*Please bring your own pyjamas, shaving gear, etc.

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