Around Nijo Castle × Accommodation With Japanese GardenRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

A luxurious private space to spend time away from the hustle and bustle of Kyoto. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Kyoto, the cultural heart of Japan, and experience traditional Japanese culture such as tea ceremonies, kimono, and maiko. Enjoy unique experiences in clothing, cuisine, and living that can only be found here. Hospitality that deeply enriches the soul.【Completed in 2022】 We have renovated the baths of "Gyokuro" and "Bettei." We look forward to welcoming you with a fresh new look.Please take the opportunity to experience the ultimate time with us.

Located near Nijo Castle, in the heart of Kyoto's history, where you can also visit the Mibu Shinsengumi Residence Site, the Imperial Palace, Kamo River, Pontocho, and Gion, a luxurious and entirely new Hotel, MOGANA, has been born. Designed and created by renowned Japanese architect Takashi Yamaguchi, the 23 guest rooms feature a modern interpretation of Kyoto's traditional "machiya" structure, adorned with carefully selected furnishings that reflect the refined aesthetics of Japan. We offer our guests a sophisticated and high-quality space and experience. Come and experience the meticulously crafted hospitality of MOGANA.

HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO is a five-star luxury Hotel built on a site with deep ties to the Mitsui family, overlooking Nijo Castle in Kyoto. Inspired by the Japanese tea house tradition of welcoming and entertaining cherished guests, the Hotel offers 160 guestrooms crafted with carefully selected natural materials and exceptional artisanal techniques. Restaurants and bars—featuring innovative Kyoto French cuisine as well as Italian dining—are arranged around the garden, offering a fulfilling time alongside seasonal scenery. The SPA area also features a natural Onsen spring that rises on-site, delivering a refined, tranquil setting and warm hospitality for a truly comfortable stay. Awarded the highest rating of three Michelin Keys for two consecutive years in the “MICHELIN Guide Hotel Selection 2025.” Selected as a Five-Star Hotel for five consecutive years in the “Forbes Travel Guide 2025,” and also awarded Five Stars in the spa category.

A nostalgic traditional Kyoto townhouse, preserving its original passageway and firebox.

Kyoyado USAGI revives traditional Kyoto townhouses into luxurious suites with the concept of "Staying as if living in Kyoto," blending traditional architecture with Western styles. It is a relaxing Property with spacious rooms and comprehensive Facilities, serving as a hidden retreat in Kyoto.

A fully renovated traditional Kyoto townhouse within walking distance of the World Heritage Site "Nijo Castle," available as a private rental for one group per day. This modern Japanese-style accommodation is a 120-year-old townhouse adorned with vibrant vermilion accents. The first floor features a spacious tatami living room overlooking a courtyard garden, while the second floor includes a Japanese-style room, a Western-style room with exposed historic beams, two toilets, and a bathroom where you can enjoy views of the courtyard garden. The kitchen is equipped with an IH stove for cooking. Perfect for couples, families, or small groups traveling together.

"Kiraku Kyoto Anekoji" is a Property located in the Horikawa Oike area, close to the World Heritage site Nijo Castle. The 125-square-meter, two-story Room combines the traditional machiya architecture from the Taisho era with modern design. As you step up from the Kyoto-style earthen floor into the living room, a unique transparent-floored tea room appears, creating a sense of openness and enveloping you in the warm, traditional Kyoto atmosphere. Beyond the living room and Japanese-style Room, there are two distinctive baths. The original Shigaraki ware ceramic bath retains heat well, warming you to the core. Step outside through a small nijiriguchi (low entrance), and you'll find an open-air bath designed by a renowned garden designer, based on the concept of a "soakable karesansui" (dry landscape garden), offering guests a one-of-a-kind experience. Escape from the ordinary and indulge in a luxurious time that can only be experienced here.

A modernly renovated Kyo-machiya (traditional Kyoto townhouse) located in a quiet alley near Nijo Castle, preserving the original structure of a row house and shared well. This Property is a one-group-per-day exclusive rental. While retaining traditional features such as the exterior with senbon-goshi lattice and mushiko-mado windows, and a living room with a view of the courtyard garden through yukimi-shoji sliding doors, the kitchen, bathroom, and other water-related Facilities have been completely updated for ease of use and added comfort. Enjoy a serene space that makes you feel as if you are living in Kyoto. This Kyo-machiya is perfect for various occasions, including trips with your spouse, partner, or family.

Property Yurakuan is located near the World Heritage Nijo Castle and the traditional Sanjo Shopping Street. This nearly 100-year-old Kyoto townhouse has been renovated while preserving its traditional design, and is exclusively available for one group per day. Enjoy a relaxing Kyoto experience in a private space with your loved ones.

A whole two-story traditional Kyoto townhouse available for private rental, accommodating up to 9 guests. Each floor is equipped with a living room, kitchen, bathroom, and toilet! Perfect for families, multi-generational families, or group trips! Safe and comfortable for small children as well. With a fully equipped kitchen, you can bring your favorite ingredients and cook your meals. Cooking utensils are provided, so you can come empty-handed! Enjoy quality time with delicious food and drinks. Many guests have loved their stay so much that they keep coming back! Located within a 10-minute walk to World Heritage Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace, and Nishiki Market. Miyaki-tei offers the charm of experiencing both sightseeing and everyday life. Surrounding the townhouse, you'll find Kyoto's unique shops, including tea houses, Japanese confectionery stores, restaurants, pottery shops, and incense stores. Enjoy dining and shopping during your stay. Why not experience Kyoto's history through a unique townhouse stay that’s unlike your usual accommodations? *Please search for availability with a minimum of 2 nights. Depending on availability, we may accommodate 1-night stays, so feel free to inquire.

Located southwest of the Kyoto Imperial Palace, "Kyokoi Kogane-ya" is a fully renovated traditional Kyoto townhouse available for exclusive rental. With convenient access, just a 15-minute taxi ride from Kyoto Station, the surrounding area features attractions such as Nijo Castle and the increasingly popular Mikane Shrine. The two-story Property is adorned with carefully selected art pieces and furniture, and is equipped with comfortable beds, a kitchen, and a washer-dryer, ideal for long stays. At the back of the Room, you'll find a striking rock bath overlooking a courtyard with swimming koi fish. Immerse yourself in the spacious tub to unwind from your travels and experience true relaxation. Enjoy a luxurious space where you can savor the traditional atmosphere of a Kyoto townhouse and create special memories.

Once built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi and known as the “phantom castle,” Jurakudai. This Accommodation is a renovated traditional machiya townhouse located near its former site. Featuring a living room and bathroom facing a charming Japanese courtyard garden, a bedroom with two semi-double beds, and a tatami room, it comfortably accommodates up to 7 guests—from couples and spouses to families and friends traveling together. With a self-catering kitchen and an in-unit washer-dryer, it is also ideal for mid- to long-term stays. Enjoy an elevated stay at this machiya Accommodation, where lively travel conversations flow and time passes at an unhurried pace.

A private, whole-house rental Accommodation limited to one group per day, “Sumire-an,” located near Nijo Castle—famous as the historic stage of the late Edo period’s Taisei Hokan (return of governing authority to the Emperor).Also close by is Kyoto Sanjo-kai Shopping Street, an 800-meter covered arcade lined with around 180 shops. This fully private machiya townhouse has been renovated into a space where you can experience the traditions of Kyoto townhouses and the rhythm of everyday life in Kyoto.With gardenia-colored plaster walls that blend with stone-paved alleys, lattice windows, and ichimonji roof tiles, it offers an authentic Kyoto machiya atmosphere.Featuring a living room facing a small courtyard garden, a lounge filled with light filtering through latticework, a bathroom with a hinoki cypress bath, and a kitchen for self-catering, it comfortably accommodates up to 6 guests.For an elevated stay at “Nijo Sumire-an,” experience Kyoto’s history and the living culture of its streets right at your doorstep.

Within walking distance of Nijo Castle, built by Tokugawa Ieyasu. “Kiyu” is a fully private, whole-house rental Accommodation limited to one group per day, quietly located just steps from the Kyoto Sanjo-kai Shopping Street, where around 180 shops line an 800-meter covered arcade. This traditional Kyoto machiya townhouse—over 110 years old—has been renovated into a calm Japanese-style space wrapped in the “Aoi” connection that links its woven history with the town and culture.Featuring a dining area facing an inner courtyard garden, a warm Koya-maki (Japanese umbrella pine) wood bath, a kitchen for cooking, an airy Western-style room with chair seating, and a Japanese-style room, it comfortably accommodates up to 6 guests.Enjoy an elevated stay at machiya Accommodation “Kiyu,” where you can relax in harmony while feeling the living breath of the ancient capital’s history and culture nurtured by its streets.