With a stay at THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya, you'll be centrally located in Kyoto, a 9-minute walk from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 10 minutes by foot from Kawaramachi Street. .This guesthouse is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Kiyomizu Temple and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Yasaka Shrine.
Guesthouse in Kyoto, a quick walk to Sanjusangen-do Temple
THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya offers 9 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Bathrooms include slippers, bidets, toilets with an electronic bidet, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards.
Stay in one of 9 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities.
Languages
English, Japanese
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
No on-site parking available
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance
Virtual front desk
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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Communal living room
Shared microwave
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating (climate-controlled)
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Mini fridge
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Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Slippers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [685-2, Higashishiokoji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216]
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Access methods
Private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Property is also known as
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THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Nice hotel. We enjoyed the heated floor and other amenities. Traditional Japanese-style hotel. The room was a bit small, but everything was good quality.
Kevin
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Anjesh, Pymble
22 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great if you want to experience traditional style Japanese accommodation. Not much around close-by in terms of dining or public transport. Also if you are tall you’ll be dodging door frames 😊
The room was absolutely gorgeous, just as good as the photos. The beds were super comfortable. Also the staff went above and beyond to help us even when we made a mistake, which really smoothed over our stay in Kyoto. Thank you so much, staff at Machiya Kamiuyema!
James
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
12 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Under-Delivered Over-Promised
Location: 8/10
Communication:10/10
Comfort: 5/10
Value: 5/10
We were really looking forward to our stay at Macha, especially after a hectic week in Tokyo we really wanted a place that was zen and allow us to unwind for a bit.
Unfortunately our expectations were not met
We were given a room on the ground floor, and for the next three days and nights had relentless noise from above us, with heaving stomping, dragging of items and things rolling on the floor. The noise made it difficult to sleep, and was not we were expecting at all.
Also two of our windows had the blinds/curtains removed and were damaged, so we’re flooded with light at night.
When we complained to the hotel, they offered to move us to another hotel in the city at 2am - which was obviously not an option for us
While the communication was really good, this was not the experience in Kyoto we were hoping for, especially given the very high per night price
We ended up booking another place which was a traditional Ryokan for our last two nights in Kyoto and were so grateful we did as the experience really was soo much more relaxing and comfortable.
I believe this inn could be a wonderful experience for many but it will very much depend on the room and whether they have fixed the issues we experienced
Kyoto is a beautiful city with soo much to do, see and experience - snd the people are just wonderful x
Lovely Machiya in a quiet area ; it’s 15 min walk to the closet subway station ; however we enjoyed Kyoto as a walkable city and took public transportation to different sightseeing places
We stayed in a Japanese-style room and it was so cute and comfortable! We were in Japan for two weeks and this was my favorite place we stayed. It's a small boutique hotel so it's pretty quiet and the location is good. Right next to a nice coffee shop and bus stop. The front desk had laundry supplies and drying racks to borrow which was nice. Overall I would recommend this place if you want to have a quiet neighborhood hotel to unwind in after exploring Kyoto.
10+ - The team at The Machiya Kamiumeya absolutely made our stay in Kyoto exceed all our expectations. The accomodation is superb (great beds - that's a benchmark for us) - we really loved being on a quiet residential street - yet so close to great restaurants, bars and shops. Also great proximity to a range of public transport options - which enabled us to get around Kyoto with efficiency and ease.
Hands down it was the extremely helpful, cheerful and generous team who helped us with our stay not only during our visit, but also in the many weeks before we arrived that made this stay so exceptional. They booked restaurants (after suggesting some great and very reasonably priced local places), helped us get advance reservations for temples that needed to be booked before we arrived - and continued to give us advice and support through the whole trip. Definitely the place we'll return to when next in Kyoto.
Our wonderful experience started at the front door. The staff were extremely helpful and courteous. The hotel itself seems newly renovated from a previous use and with an interesting design. The room was well designed and had everything you need. It had all the necessary facilities and a wonderful ambiance. The hotel is well located in the Higashiyama area and there are a number of restaurants within walking distance for all meals.
As with many small, boutique accommodation in Kyoto, this hotel is located in a very residential neighborhood amongst quaint ryokan-style houses. However it is also convenient to walking into town as well as accessing 24-hour convenience stores for your daily sundries and snacks. The staff is kind and helpful, including English-speaking members. Western-style rooms are less expensive than the Japanese tatami rooms. During our entire time there we never saw or heard another guest, even though the hotel was full. A wonderful find and worthy of all the praise bestowed!
Love this hotel! I stay here all the time between business trips. Clean rooms and bathrooms, delicious coffee provided, quiet, and fabulous customer service. Laundry onsite that makes your clothes smell amazing. The after hours check-in process is incredibly detailed and appreciated. The staff is friendly and very helpful. Fast WiFi!