Japanese-style Boutique HotelsTHE MACHIYA HOTELS

Reserve one or more rooms at our boutique Japanese-style ‘machiya’ hotels located in Kyoto, Kanazawa, and Takayama, Japan. We’ve renovated traditional Japanese wooden architecture (machiya) to transform them into boutique hotels that showcase traditional architectural designs for an experience different from the rest. Our boutique machiya hotels are perfect for solo travelers, trips with friends & partners, group trips when you’d like to reserve several rooms, and more.

Perfect for All Types of Travelers

Are you the type of traveler who enjoys conversing with hotel staff about the best things to do or the best places to eat in Japan? Or maybe you’re the type of laid-back traveler who prefers to stay in a small, boutique hotel with fewer guests for a more exclusive atmosphere? Whichever you are, MACHIYA INNS & HOTELS has a Japanese-style boutique hotel perfect for your next trip to Japan.

Choose a Room Style that Fits Your Stay

A stay in one of our hotels means that you have the luxury of choosing a room style most comfortable for you. This can be a Western-style room with a king-size bed or 2 single beds to share with a friend, a Japanese-style room with tatami flooring & futon bedding, or a combination of both. Depending on where you stay, we even have rooms with kitchens, in-room washing machines, top-floor suites with multiple rooms, and more. *Availability of room styles will differ depending on your reserved accommodation

A Taste of Local Life (Breakfast Options)

Whether you are staying in our Kyoto hotels, Kanazawa hotels, or Takayama hotel, we’ll introduce you to the best of local life through or original breakfasts, curated just for you. From traditional Japanese-style breakfast made in collaboration with local restaurants, to Western-style breakfasts with a sampling of some of the best local ingredients, pastries, and more.
*Breakfast options & availability will differ depending on your reserved accommodation.

  • THE MACHIYA HOTEL TAKAYAMA TAKAYAMATHE MACHIYA HOTEL TAKAYAMA
  • UTAIMACHI KANAZAWAUTAIMACHI

Amenities & Facilities

Our THE MACHIYA HOTELS accommodations offer a number of additional amenities & facilities to make your stay even more relaxing and convenient. All hotels include free WiFi, bathroom amenities (shampoo, conditioner, bodysoap, towels, air conditioning units in each room and more. Depending on your reserved hotel, other facilities may include: on-site laundry room, in-room kitchens, heated flooring in rooms, a lounge, and more.* *Facilities & Amenities will differ depending on the accommodation & your reserved plan.

  • Shampoo Bottle AmenityShampoo, Conditioner, Body Soap
  • Towel AmenityTowels
  • Kitchenware AmenityKitchenware
  • Tableware AmenityTableware
  • Spices AmenityOptional Cooking Set
  • Bath Amenities AmenityBath Amenities
  • MACHIYA Coffee AmenityLocally-made Coffee
  • Toiletries AmenityToiletries

Choose A Location

Location Map
  • Kyoto City
  • Kanazawa City
  • Takayama City

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