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Private Machiya Holiday Homes in Kyoto, Kanazawa & Takayama
MACHIYA RESIDENCE INN offers around 100 private holiday homes in Kyoto, Kanazawa and Takayama, each restored from a traditional Japanese machiya townhouse.
Rather than staying in a typical hotel room, you’ll have an entire machiya to yourself, exclusively for your group. Traditional architecture and details have been carefully preserved, while bathrooms, kitchens, heating and other facilities have been updated for a comfortable stay.
After exploring the city, return to the warmth of your own machiya. Look out onto a traditional Japanese garden, relax over tea or coffee, and enjoy the atmosphere of a Japanese home with the privacy and space to spend time together.
With approximately 100 machiya holiday homes across Japan, you can choose a house that suits your travel plans. No two machiya are exactly alike, with each home featuring its own architecture, layout and design.
December in Kyoto: Local Staff Recommendation
If you want to avoid the peak autumn crowds while still having a chance to enjoy Kyoto’s colorful foliage, early December is one of our favorite times to visit. Autumn colors often linger into the beginning of the month, while the city gradually transitions into winter.
Explore historic neighborhoods and temples, discover local restaurants and cafés, and enjoy a slightly slower side of Kyoto before the year-end holiday season begins.
Stay a few nights and give yourself time to experience more than the city’s popular sightseeing spots, before returning to your own machiya home at the end of the day.
Why Stay with MACHIYA RESIDENCE INN?
MACHIYA RESIDENCE INN's private machiya holiday homes preserve the character of traditional Japanese architecture while incorporating modern facilities for a comfortable stay.
Every machiya has its own architecture, layout and design, making each stay a different experience. With over 100 machiya homes to choose from across Kyoto, Kanazawa and Takayama, you can find a home that best suits your travel plans, group size and needs.
Warm & Comfortable in Winter
All machiya homes are equipped with heating and air-conditioning, as well as multiple portable heaters and thick winter blankets. Depending on the machiya, floor heating or heated carpets may also be available.
Space for Families & Groups
Many machiya feature multiple bedrooms, giving everyone in your group space to stay together while still having separate sleeping areas.
Bathroom Styles & Facilities
Relax in bathrooms that come in a variety of styles, from hinoki wood baths to modern designs and bathrooms with garden views. Select machiya also feature multiple bathrooms or separate shower rooms, convenient for groups.
Modern Kitchen & Amenities
Prepare a warm meal or enjoy a quiet evening in with modern kitchen facilities, including a microwave, IH stovetop, toaster and more, available in our traditional machiya homes.
Convenient for Longer Winter Stays
In-house washing machines are available at most machiya, making it easy to do laundry when packing for a longer winter trip. Laundry detergent is provided.
Support Throughout Your Stay
Our team is available by email or telephone during regular guest service hours, with 24-hour support available for emergencies.
House layouts, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, heating equipment and other facilities vary by machiya. Please check the individual property page for details before booking.
Kyoto・Kanazawa・Takayama
Recommended Machiya Homes
Explore a selection of recommended machiya homes from MACHIYA RESIDENCE INN, offering approximately 100 private holiday house rentals across Japan.
Some blackout dates apply during the stay period.
These offers may end without prior notice, depending on availability.
