Japanese Machiya w/Open Air Bath & Zen Garden #4琵琶

Our Biwa suite is a double-storey Japanese machiya elegantly renovated with bespoke Japanese furniture and contemporary appliances. It features a living room, dining area, spacious bedroom and a Japanese tatami room. To maximize your stay with refined comfort and luxury, this suite also includes a peaceful zen garden, indoor Japanese Hinoki wooden bath and a handmade outdoor bathtub. This is a true jewel and sophisticated art piece. It is elegantly renovated from traditional machiya, and combines the authentic Japanese style with modern design, fully immersing yourself in the atmosphere of the ancient city. This machiya suite features a beautiful blue outdoor bathtub and an indoor Japnese Hinoki wooden bath to unwind your soul. The outside space is equally inviting; the glamorous Zen garden offers you tranquillity and gloriously remote vibes. This suite can accommodate up to 5 people, and is ideal for the long-awaited family holiday, or for the friends' trip that have been longing to get away. Our machiya hotel is located within short walking distance to stations, shopping and tourist areas. We are also surrounded by various famous international and local eateries. ☆We offer complimentary traditional Japanese tea ceremony to all our hotel guests☆ ☆We have 9.5/10 hotel rating on Booking com with 150+Reviews as of April 2022☆ ☆We are a licensed hotel with onsite hotel staff located nearby to assist guests if required☆ At our machiya hotel, we have washing machines and dryers available for our guests to use at free of charge. Our guests can leave their luggage in our onsite lockers after check-out that is free of charge. We provide in-room breakfast and dinner services if needed. Kindly contact us for the menu as our menu changes depending on season to provide our guests with the best local ingredients. ■Public Transportations ■ Karasumaoike Subway – 8 mins walk Shijo Subway – 9 mins walk Karasuma Hankyu Station – 9 mins walk ■Easy Access to Famous Tourist Spots in Kyoto■ Nishiki Market – 14 mins walk The Gear Art Complex – 13 mins walk Nijo Castle – 14 mins walk The hotel is located in the center of Kyoto with easy access to Shijokawaramachi, Gion District and Kiyomizu Temple etc. Kyoto JR Station – 10 mins by taxi (approximately 1,200 yen) Check-in: Between 3pm～9pm* Check-out: Before 11am You may be able to leave your luggage in your room after 12pm on your check-in date, but please contact the staff prior should you wish to do so. *Please also contact us if you expect to check in later than 9pm. ★　Amenities/Facilities　★ -Open-air bath with Japanese garden view -Hinoki wooden bath with Japanese garden view -Lockers (Guests are welcome to use our lockers if they wish to leave their luggage after check-out) -Free Wi-Fi -TV -Electric Kettle -Microwave Oven -Refrigerator -Air-Conditioning -Air Purifier -Heater in winter -Hair Dryer -Safety Box -Toiletries (Body Wash, Shampoo, Conditioner, Face Cleanser, Face Toner, Face Moisturizer, Toothbrush, Toothpaste) -Japanese Pajamas (Yukata) -Japanese Slippers -Shared Washing Machine & Dryer (in hotel common area) This will be your own private house while you are in Kyoto. Please feel free to use this as your own private home. Our machiya hotel is located within short walking distance to stations, shopping and tourist areas. We are also surrounded by various famous international and local eateries. ■Public Transportation ■ Karasumaoike Subway – 8 mins walk Karasuma Hankyu Station – 9 mins walk Shijo Subway – 10 mins walk Kyoto JR Station – 15 mins by subway or 10 mins by taxi (approximately 1,200 yen) ■Easy Access to Famous Tourist Spots in/around Kyoto■ Nishiki Market – 14 mins walk The Gear Art Complex – 13 mins walk Nijo Castle – 14 mins walk Shijo Kawara and Gion District – 20 mins walk or 15 min by train Kiyomizu Temple – 30 min by bus Kinkakuji Temple – 30 min by bus Fushimi Inari Shrine – 30 min by train Ryoanji Temple – 40 min by train Bamboo grove – 40 min by train Osaka – 40 min by train Nara – 70min by train (note) waiting time for transportation and train transfer time is not included in this estimated time ≪From Kansai International Airport≫ --Option 1--- Take JR (Kanku Limited Express Haruka) Get off at Kyoto Sta. Take a subway from Kyoto Sta. to Karasumaoike Sta. Walk around 8 min ---Option 2--- Take an Airport Limousine Bus Get off at Kyoto Sta. Take a subway from Kyoto Sta. to Karasumaoike Sta. Walk around 8 min ≪From Osaka Airport≫ ---Option 1--- Take an Airport Limousine Bus Get off at Kyoto Sta. Take a subway from Kyoto Sta. to Karasumaoike Sta. Walk around 8 min (NOTE) From Kyoto Sta. you can take a taxi as well (around 10 min ride) We will be sending you our Welcome Guide with information of how to access to our hotel from Karasumaoike Sta., FAQ and our dinner/breakfast and special activity options etc. - As per the Japanese hotel license regulations, we are required to ask you for the following prior to check-in or at the time of check-in: 1. Details of the Hotel Guests 2. A photo of each guest's passport. (Not required for for Japanese nationals or those with a registered address in Japan). -Welcome Tea Ceremony can be arranged when guests arrive during our standard check-in time (15:00～21:00). However, if you arrive outside of these hours, we will provide Japanese sweets for you instead of tea ceremony. - This booking is for your own machiya which is for your private use. You do not need to share toilets and bathrooms with other hotel guests. - General cleaning service is provided every 2nd day. Clean towels are always available upon request. We appreciate your understanding, and we thank you for helping our environment. - Smoking is prohibited inside the machiya and at any area of the hotel. Should you wish to smoke, kindly proceed to the public smoking area which is just a few minutes walk from our hotel. - Please inform us your estimated time of arrival at least 2 days prior to your check-in date and contact us if your arrival time might change on the day.