Around Nijo Castle × Recommended Vacation Rental for family trips

Located in a quiet residential area north of the World Heritage Site "Nijo Castle," the exterior of the building exudes the charm of a traditional Kyoto townhouse, with latticework, noren curtains, and bamboo blinds. Upon opening the entrance, you are greeted by an old-fashioned earthen floor. The interior is also carefully designed, featuring furniture that recreates old pillars and a traditional Japanese hearth, and a cypress-paneled bathroom with a ceramic bathtub. The space, with its abundant warmth of wood and tatami mats, evokes a sense of warmth and nostalgia, as if returning home.

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 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 just 200 meters north of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Nijo Castle, "Suzuki Premium Nijo Castle North" is a traditional Kyoto townhouse over 90 years old. The first floor has been renovated into a stylish and spacious area, featuring an open and extraordinary atmosphere with a bathroom and washroom facing the deck. The second floor showcases exposed beams and roof structures, preserving original elements such as alcoves, transoms, and earthen walls that create a space full of character. Experience both the "new" and "old" in this unique Kyoto townhouse while reflecting on timeless history in your own style.

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.

Close to Nijo Castle and conveniently located in the heart of the city, yet offering a tranquil retreat, Kamiza Nijo. This small Kyoto townhouse, estimated to be 150 years old, has been reborn as a light-filled "home" that harmonizes with modern living. Enjoy the warmly embracing kitchen and dining area, the comfortable open ceiling of the Toriniwa, the hinoki-scented bathroom, and the library overlooking a garden with a 100-year-old tree. Experience a relaxing time that feels like being at home, while appreciating the history woven into this small Kyoto townhouse.

"Kyoto no Ondokoro Takeyamachi" is located southwest of the Kyoto Imperial Palace, just a 6-minute walk from Marutamachi Subway Station. It is situated on a quiet street where you can experience the "everyday Kyoto," lined with casual eateries, cafes, pickle shops, and public baths nestled among residential homes. This Kyoto townhouse, which has been standing for over 130 years, was originally a single building that served both as a "business" space and a "residence." Utilizing its unique layout of "work and living combined," the Property has been renovated to preserve the charm of its original construction while adapting to modern lifestyles. At "Kyoto no Ondokoro Takeyamachi," the "business" has transformed into a bakery and café. The rhythmic sound of kneading dough and the aroma of freshly baked bread signal the start of your day. Guests can enjoy the "bread of the day," made in the storehouse visible from the dining area, making mornings at this Property truly delightful.

A hotel within a nature-inspired complex created by a herbal medicine company with 100 years of history: “Ju Kyoto Ogawa Herbal Medicine VILLA”This Accommodation is limited to one group per day and offers just one Room—an exclusive, luxurious space where you can enjoy sole use of a spacious top-floor Room of approximately 100 m².A unique feature unlike anything before is the installation of two completely different concept baths within a single guest room.Located at opposite ends of the Room, the two baths are designed around the themes of “Calm” and “Openness,” respectively.For breakfast, you can enjoy a Japanese-style course meal at the second-floor restaurant, “Shoku Kyoto Ogawa Herbal Medicine RESTAURANT.”

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.

"ANJIN Gosho Ebisugawa" is nestled in a corner of Ebisugawa Street, a charming area that retains many traditional Kyoto townhouses, while being conveniently located in the city center. Nijo Castle and the Kyoto Imperial Palace are within walking distance, and Kyoto Station is directly accessible from Marutamachi Station on the Karasuma Subway Line without transfers. This two-story private rental Property is equipped with comfortable beds, modern amenities, a kitchen, and a washer-dryer. Beyond the spacious living area, you'll find a large stone-tiled bathtub overlooking a garden, offering a striking feature. Immerse yourself in the expansive tub to unwind from your travels, surrounded by the soothing scent of wood for ultimate relaxation. Enjoy an immersive experience of Kyoto living, blending traditional and modern architectural and lifestyle elements to your heart's content.

A private, whole-house Accommodation limited to one group per day, “Yumeha” is about a 5-minute walk from Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage site Nijo Castle—steeped in Tokugawa shogunate history—and Shinsenen Garden, which preserves the legacy of ancient Heian-kyo. This fully private machiya townhouse Accommodation lets you experience the refined elegance unique to Kyoto, woven through centuries of history. This historic machiya, over 110 years old, features the classic long and narrow “eel’s bed” layout that extends deep into the property. It offers a spacious living and dining area, a bathroom with views of an inner courtyard garden (tsuboniwa), a kitchen for self-catering, and three bedrooms so even larger groups can sleep separately. Up to 6 guests can stay. Enjoy an elevated stay at “Yumeha,” where calm and unhurried time flows in this traditional machiya townhouse Accommodation.

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.

"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.

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.

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

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.