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A private traditional Japanese holiday house located just a short walk from Kyoto Imperial Palace and Heian Shrine. This spacious machiya features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, comfortably accommodating up to 9 guests.
A private traditional Japanese machiya house (holiday house) just steps from Omicho Market and the historical Higashi Chaya District, with easy access from Kanazawa Station. Stay here with up to 12 guests.
Explore our curated selection of traditional machiya stays in Kyoto, Kanazawa, and Takayama. Whether it’s a cultural escape, a trip with friends, or a family holiday, find your perfect stay—and you might just discover an exclusive Secret Offer!
Make your Kyoto stay relaxing and convenient with this exclusive offer! Enjoy our best rates plus 2 special perks when you stay at 'Aoshida' machiya house.
Make a reservation via our official website for the Best Rates Guaranteed. From our exclusive offers, long getaways, family trips, and more, take advantage of our special offers to make your next visit to Japan even more memorable!
MACHIYA INNS & HOTELS Stays
- Private Japanese House Rentals
- Japanese-style Boutique Hotels
- Private Japanese Holiday House Rentals
Rent an entire private ‘machiya’ holiday house (vacation rental) for a uniquely Japanese experience.
Choose from more than 80 renovated, traditional Japanese homes in locations throughout Kyoto, Kanazawa, and Takayama, Japan.
Each of our machiya holiday homes have been updated with modern comforts while still maintaining its traditional charm.
These are perfect for groups of family & friends, short or long-term stays, special occasion trips and more.
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With MACHIYA INNS & HOTELS you'll have a chance to create an unforgettable trip to Japan.
Rather than tearing down a piece of history, we’ve renovated Japan’s traditional wooden ‘machiya’ architecture throughout Japan & transformed them into accommodations to help preserve some of Japan's historical townscape and offer you an unforgettable experience. Stay in one of our traditional Japanese-style hotels and private vacations rentals (holiday homes) during your next visit to Kyoto, Kanazawa, and Takayama, Japan!
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- Kyoto City
- Kanazawa City（Ishikawa）
- Takayama City（Gifu）
- Discover Kyoto City
Plan a stay in Japan’s former capital, a city that is host to more than 3,000 shrines and temples. With easy access from Tokyo city, Osaka city, Kansai International Airport, and more, Kyoto is a city that you will want to return to over and over again.
- Discover Kanazawa City
If you love fresh seafood, wandering the streets of ancient Japan, modern art, and the crisp seaside air, then Kanazawa city is a must visit. Kanazawa is a large and bustling city, but is still an ‘off the beaten path’ city where you can find many local, hidden gems.
- Discover Takayama City
A former castle town surrounded by the lush forests of the Japanese Alps. After exploring the busy, ultra-modern cities of Tokyo & Osaka with their neon-lit buildings, you’ll want to take a relaxing break in a city renowned for its traditional townscape & abundant nature.