Central Kyoto Private House – Kaikoan, 120Year-Old
Central Kyoto Private House – Kaikoan, 120Year-Old
Description
Kyoto – Convenient Access to All Attractions! "Kaikoan" is a row of five two-story townhouses built in the early Meiji period. Each townhouse is available as a private rental. The first house, Shikibu, lets you experience the atmosphere of the late Edo and early Meiji periods. The space 【The House】 The room preserves the original earthen walls from 120 years ago, and the living area and second floor have not been renovated, maintaining their authentic historical character. Guests can fully enjoy the charm and ambiance of the late Edo and early Meiji eras. 【Location】 Conveniently located in a quiet residential neighborhood, yet with easy access to Kyoto’s main attractions. There are plenty of delicious local restaurants within a 10-minute walk. • Sanjo Station (5 min walk) • Kamogawa River (7 min walk) • Pontocho Alley (10 min walk) • Yasaka Shrine (15 min walk) • Yasaka Pagoda / Ninenzaka / Sannenzaka area (25 min walk) • Kiyomizu Temple (35 min walk / 25 min by bus) • Heian Shrine / Kyocera Museum of Art / Kyoto City Zoo (12 min walk) • Nanzenji Temple / Keage Incline (25 min walk) • Eikando Temple / Philosopher’s Path (25 min walk) • Ginkakuji Temple (30 min by bus) • Fushimi Inari Shrine (23 min by train) • Kinkakuji Temple (50 min by bus) • Arashiyama (40 min by train) 【Facilities & Services】 • Washing machine (free / no dryer) • Kitchenette • Air conditioner / heater • Flat-screen TV • LP record • Goemon bath • Microwave / refrigerator / toaster oven / rice cooker • Antique tableware / pots / pans / full cooking utensils • Smoking area (on premises) • Delivery service / luggage storage service 【Amenities】 • Tea set • Hair dryer • Shampoo / conditioner / body soap • Bath towels / face towels • Toothbrush • Rental yukata sleepwear (¥500 per set) • Iron (available upon request) 【Long-term stay plans】 Long-term stay plans are available. If you don’t see availability on the calendar or wish to book for next year, please contact us via message. During your stay 【Check-in & Check-out (Please read carefully)】 • Check-in time: 12:00 – 17:00. • Please inform us of your expected arrival time in advance. • For arrivals after 17:00, advance notice is required. • Check-in is usually in person with staff, but after 17:00 it may be self check-in. • The key code will be given at check-in. • Luggage storage and parcel delivery before check-in are available. • Check-out time: 10:00. • Luggage storage after check-out is also available. 【Important Notes (Please read carefully)】 ・ An accommodation tax, mandated by the City of Kyoto, will be charged separately from the room rate.(¥200 per person, per night/¥500 per person, per night if the room rate exceeds ¥20,000 per guest) • This townhouse is over 120 years old and preserved as close as possible to its original state. The stairs are steep and the bathroom has steps, which may be inconvenient or unsafe for some guests. Please check the photos beforehand and book with this in mind. • The house is located in a quiet residential area. Please avoid noise, gatherings, or conversations on the balcony early in the morning or after 10:00 p.m. • Due to the traditional structure, soundproofing is weaker than modern buildings. Voices from neighboring rooms may be heard. • The original entrance door is quite small. A larger door can also be opened, but usually the smaller one is used. • If you need anything or something is missing, please feel free to ask the staff. Even if it is not provided in the room, we may be able to prepare it right away. Other things to note The bathroom, toilet and kitchen are not shared. The entire house is exclusively yours for your stay. Registration Details M260018425
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