Kyomachiya Yado Some SEN Toji Uomizu

Cozy and comfortable.

First time staying here. The Room was nicely cooled on arrival, so it was comfortable from the start. We stayed as a couple, but there were three sets of futons laid out, which was a mystery. The living area and bedroom are separate, and the space is more than sufficient. It’s fine for eating out or doing light cooking. There’s also a washing machine, so we could wash our clothes that day and have them dry by the next day using the bathroom dryer, which was very helpful. It was an extremely hot day, so even walking in the morning felt a bit tough, but I’m glad we could take a stroll around To-ji Temple. For breakfast we chose yuba (tofu skin). Around 8:30, they delivered a pot and IH cooktop, an ohitsu rice container, simmered dishes in small tiered boxes, and salmon. The taste and portions were just right. If breakfast could be served a little earlier, we might be able to do more before check-out. There were occasional loud noises from what seemed like the first floor (?) which startled us; it may be due to the building structure and some kind of work being done downstairs. It was a great stay—spending some time in Kyoto almost made us feel like locals.