The Calm of Kyoto's Rivers
A stunning river painting is the perfect backdrop to the wooden table in the dining and kitchen area. Reminisce about your day in beautiful Kyoto as you enjoy a meal with your guests. ・Floor Heating
Gion Area
’Gion Shirakawa Kouki’
Historical Gion area. A traditional townhouse holiday house inspired by Kyoto's rivers just a 5-min. walk to Sanjo subway station.
About this townhouse
'Gion Shirakawa Kouki' townhouse: a traditional holiday house (vacation rental) near the downtown Kyoto area of Sanjo and the Gion geiko-teahouse district.
Surround yourself in the beauty and refinement of traditional Japanese design. 'Gion Shirakawa Kouki' is inspired by one of Kyoto's most famous landmarks: the Kamogawa River. Admire the river mural that extends towards the second floor skylight, which creates an open and calm atmosphere. From the azure washbasins, blue 'washi' walls in the bedroom, to the custom lighting made of materials from Kamogawa's riverside restaurants, discover elements of the river throughout the house.
The traditional tea room, private inner garden, and more, offer you an authentic experience, while heated flooring, gorgeous bathroom and other modern comforts add a sense of luxury to your stay.
The house
Rooms & capacity
- Guests
- Up to 7
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Semi-double Beds
- 2
- Futons
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Toilets
- 2
Facilities & amenities
Inside the house
Relax in Luxury
Look out onto the garden from the large soaker bathtub, and refresh under the rainfall shower. Appreciate the original architecture and sky-high ceilings of the washroom. ・2 x Toilets (1F & 2F) ・Additional Shower Room (2F)
Traditional Living Space
Enjoy your private Japanese garden from the engawa veranda. Tatami floors and shoji paper doors complete the traditional atmosphere. ・Up to 3 x Japanese Futon Bedding ・TV with Apple TV (Japanese, Chinese and English channels)
Western-Style Bedroom
Unwind in this bright and airy Western bedroom. A sea-blue wall covered with washi paper and custom light fixtures create a tranquil and warm environment. ・2 x Semi-double Beds ・Walk-in closet
Japanese-style Bedroom
Tatami flooring and a wooden ceiling in the Japanese bedroom create a warm and cozy space, perfect for rest and relaxation. Have a great night's sleep in traditional futon bedding. ・Up to 2 x Japanese Futon Bedding
Tea Ceremony Room
From the unique entranceway, the corner alcove displaying art, to the wooden pillars and more, this space showcases every detail of a traditional tea ceremony room.
Floor plan
Rates & availability
Book direct for the best available rate on ’Gion Shirakawa Kouki’. 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.
