Inner garden with Japanese 'kikuzumi'
A special feature of this garden is the'kikuzumi', flower-like oak charcoal used in tea ceremonies. The 'kikuzumi' catches water droplets, which are then dispersed to water the garden.
Kyoto Imperial Palace
’Choya Gosho-Minami’
Centrally located, a spacious traditional townhouse holiday house in the Kyoto Imperial Palace and downtown Sanjo area.
About this townhouse
'Choya Gosho-Minami' townhouse: a traditional holiday house (vacation rental) ideally located just 3 stations from Kyoto Station.
Take a few steps from the historical Kyoto Imperial Palace and enter a discreet narrow alleyway known only to locals. Walk along the pathway to discover the wooden gate of 'Choya Gosho-Minami'. Slide open the door to reveal a stunning inner garden.
Make yourself at home in this spacious, traditional space. Relax at the dining table or on the sofa with your guests. Admire the living room with 'tatami' flooring, wooden architecture and other traditional features.
A relaxing bathroom with a rainfall shower, kitchen and other modern comforts complete your luxurious stay at 'Choya Gosho-Minami'.
The house
Rooms & capacity
- Guests
- Up to 8
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Single Beds
- 2
- Futons
- 6
- Bathroom
- 1
- Toilets
- 2
Facilities & amenities
Inside the house
Open living space
With its earthen walls and beautiful woodwork, appreciate the traditional design and architecture of this wide and spacious room. ・Washing machine with dryer function ・TV with Apple TV (Japanese, English and Chinese channels)
Dining area and kitchen
Gather with your guests at the wooden table. Feel free to use the kitchen to prepare a meal when you would like to spend a relaxing morning or evening at your townhouse. ・Heated flooring
Two Japanese-style bedrooms
Discover features of a tea ceremony room here. From the tokoma art alcove, to the delicate, light-colored wooden ceiling and tatami flooring, surround yourself in Japanese tradition. ・Up to 3 x futon in each room (1F & 2F)
Western-style bedroom
Soft lighting illuminates the details of the original high ceilings. The large wooden beams and exposed ceiling allow you to enjoy the traditional architecture. ・2 x Twin beds
Bathroom
Glazed ceramic tiles that are reminiscent of Japanese pottery adorn the bathroom. The rainfall shower and bathtub that looks out onto the garden is the perfect place to relax.
Floor plan
Rates & availability
Book direct for the best available rate on ’Choya Gosho-Minami’. Availability, nightly rates and the reservation calendar are handled by the official booking system.
Reservations are accepted up to 8 months in advance, including the current month.
