Cottages in Shimmachidōri

This was actually my second time staying at Kyo no Ondokoro, and it still blew me away. The first time I visited, my family was awed. This time, I decided to bring my parents along, and they fell in love with it too! The house is honestly huge - big enough to comfortably host two whole families, but even with just the three of us, we felt it was worth every penny. If you appreciate a mix of history and modern comfort, you’ll love this place. It’s a beautifully restored traditional Japanese townhouse that actually won a major design award. They did an incredible job keeping that classic Japanese style while making it feel totally fresh and refined. Everything from the interior design and the decor to the stunning little garden and the traditional tatami room is just amazing. The location is another huge plus. It’s tucked away in a quiet, authentic neighborhood filled with local shops and cozy izakayas, so we get a real taste of local life. At the same time, we are only a few minutes of walking distance away to tons of highly rated restaurants, the Imperial Palace, and the beautiful Kamogawa River. Running in the Imperial Palace and along side the Kamogawa River in the early morning is a mesmerizing experience. And of course, the staff there has always been friendly and helpful. I can’t recommend this place enough.

We really enjoyed the stay. Communication was clear, the facilities (especially the bath and garden) are beautiful, and the breakfast was amazing.

Beautiful home, quiet residential area, clean and comfortable.

Beautiful property. Was very comfortable for our family of four. Exceptionally clean with well thought out decor. The shower/tub area were exceptional. Truly stunning. Would absolutely stay here again! Thank you! Close to the subway station was a plus too.

The traditional japanese house! A dream come true if that's what you're looking for!

We had a wonderful stay at Chelsea24, notably great thanks to the amazing hospitality of owner Yonmi and her sister. They were fun, gracious, and thoughtful. The space itself suited our needs perfectly, and it was extremely easy to get anywhere we needed to go using the metro or buses. Taxis were also less than we expected, with our larger group it was more time (and sometimes cost) efficient than Metro.

Very nice and clean house. Loved the style. Also good location and super easy check in / check out

Very spacious and the hosts were very helpful. We liked the view and having toilets on two of the levels.

We LOVED our stay here in Kyoto! Our family stayed for a week in this home and absolutely adored the neighborhood location and charm! The host is the sweetest woman and very responsive. We enjoyed wandering the streets and finding small shops and cafes tucked around every corner. The location is super-convenient to bus and metro lines as well as several grocery stores. At the end of our week here, our teenage kids were begging us not to leave, we all loved it so, so, much!

Hosts were exceptionally accomodating and friendly. They went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. Host was so kind that he even drove my family of 5 and our luggages to the train station free of charge. That was a very nice gesture. We highly recommend this property.

Kind owner, clean space in traditional design, good location

We loved the physical space of the home. It was both modern and rustic at the same time. We especially loved spending time in the outdoor deck.

Spacious as stated with a tea room as well. 2 toilets were useful for the 4 of us that stayed for 5 days. Kitchen had all the utensils required and bathroom and washroom is very well appointed. House is very well maintained and in a lovely suburban neighborhood which is quiet and peaceful. This is a lovely house. Kenichi was a very gracious and accommodating host who helped us check in and gave us useful instructions and tips. The bus stop is about 5 minutes away and you have to use the buses to go to the main hotspots in Kyoto.

We had a wonderful stay here. The space is exceptionally clean, comfortable, and cozy. The hosts have thought of everything—it truly has all the amenities you need for a perfect stay

Very clean property in a nice neighborhood.