BenTen East in Gion - Restored Century-old Machiya

Located in a quiet lane just minutes away from temples, old-world townscapes and Michelin-starred restaurants, BenTen East makes for an ideal Kyoto base whether your stay lasts for a few days or a few months. This award-winning 2-storey KyoMachiya has been painstakingly restored to showcase the beauty of the traditional wooden townhouse. BenTen East is part of the Shimaya Stays property collection, featuring a ground team focused on bringing you the Insider's Kyoto experience. The space BenTen East, with a capacity of up to 5 adults, is popular with families and travellers interested in design. It offers convenience and comfort to the modern traveller through such features as heated flooring, wi-fi, a washing machine and dryer, and a fully-equipped kitchenette. The 3 bedrooms – 1 Japanese and 1 Western on the second floor – give guests a choice between futons and beds. When not in use as a bedroom, the tatami room on the first floor serves as an extra living room. The main living area opens onto a small garden with a Japanese maple that can also be viewed from the bathroom on the first floor. For the convenience of larger groups, there is a shower and another toilet on the second floor. Also on the second floor is a bench area for reading or reflection. The atmosphere here changes throughout the day depending on how sunlight filters in from the mushiko-mado, so named because the bars of this traditional window resemble an insect cage. Guest access Guests have the entire property to themselves for the duration of the stay with us. Registration Details Hotels and Inns Business Act | 京都市保健福祉局医療衛生推進室医療衛生センター | 京都市指令保医セ第153号