Early Showa Period townhouse
This traditional house has been beautifully restored. Notice such classic features as the wooden 'bengara-goushi'lattice windows and the white'mushiko' vertical windows of the 2nd floor.
Gion Area
’Gion Koyu-an’
In the historical Gion geiko-teahouse district. 1 min to the famous Hanamikoji & 6 min to Gion-Shijo subway station.
About this townhouse
'Gion Koyu-an' townhouse: a traditional holiday house (vacation rental) ideally located in the historical Kyoto district of Gion.
Experience the captivating atmosphere of Old Kyoto. Admire the rows upon rows of teahouses and spot Kyoto's famous geiko as you approach 'Gion Koyu-an'.
Step inside to discover your very own authentic Japanese space. Relax in the traditional living room with 'tatami' flooring, gorgeous braided wooden ceiling and other quintessential townhouse features. Sit at the special 'horigotatsu' table with a sunken floor and enjoy the inner garden with your guests.
The aromatic 'hinoki' wooden bathtubs, comfortable futon bedding and more make 'Gion-Koyu-an' the ideal townhouse for those who wish to experience an authentic Japanese stay.
The house
Rooms & capacity
- Guests
- Up to 6
- Bedroom
- 1
- Futons
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Toilets
- 2
Recommended Stays: ~ 4 Guests (Extra Comfort Stay) ~ 6 Guests (Maximum Occupancy Stay)* *This townhouse has obtained a Hotel Business License issued by the Kyoto City Government with permission to accommodate the maximum number of guests as indicated above.
Facilities & amenities
Inside the house
Living room
The low table with a sunken floor allows you to relax while being able to stretch your legs out. In the winter, it becomes a 'kotatsu' heated table. Enjoy the beautiful patterned ceiling. ・Up to 2 x Japanese futon bedding ・TV
'Tsuboniwa' garden
Gaze into the inner garden from the veranda or from the living room by sliding up the 'yukimi-shoji' paper screen. From mid-March to mid-April, enjoy your own view of the cherry blossoms.
Two bathrooms
Each bathroom has a luxurious wooden bathtub and shower. The 2nd floor bathtub has TV for your entertainment. Lather yourself up using our curated bath amenities in refreshing scents.
Den
Look out onto the beautiful scenery in this den with paper sliding doors have been designed on a "torinoko" Japanese paper and woodblock-printed 'karakami', a specialty of Kyoto.
Japanese bedroom
The rich wooden ceiling, 'shoji' paper window screens and tatami flooring provide a warm, traditional atmosphere to this 2nd floor space. Rest beautifully in the cozy futon bedding. ・Up to 4 x Japanese futon bedding
Floor plan
Rates & availability
Book direct for the best available rate on ’Gion Koyu-an’. 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.
