{"id":4515,"date":"2022-02-08T12:38:56","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T03:38:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/?p=4515"},"modified":"2025-05-23T18:40:33","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T09:40:33","slug":"traditional-japanese-townhouse-rentals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/traditional-japanese-townhouse-rentals\/","title":{"rendered":"Unique Stays in Japan: Traditional Japanese House Rentals (Machiya)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Japan has accommodations for every type of traveler. Hotels designed by world-renowned architects, tiny capsule hotel that resemble space shuttles, minimal interiors for the &#8216;wabi-sabi&#8217; experience, and more. But for travelers looking for a traditional type of accommodation, we recommend renting an entire &#8216;machiya&#8217; house (a traditional Japanese house). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" data-id=\"4401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/55A5162-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/55A5162-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/55A5162-1-430x287.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/55A5162-1-695x464.jpg 695w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/55A5162-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" data-id=\"4390\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/55A7333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/55A7333.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/55A7333-430x287.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/55A7333-695x464.jpg 695w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/55A7333-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" data-id=\"4389\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG_2709.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG_2709.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG_2709-430x287.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG_2709-695x464.jpg 695w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/IMG_2709-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" data-id=\"4150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2021_1209_0835-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2021_1209_0835-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2021_1209_0835-1-430x287.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2021_1209_0835-1-695x464.jpg 695w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2021_1209_0835-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2021_1209_0835-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2021_1209_0835-1-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" data-id=\"3381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/newyear_thum3_.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/newyear_thum3_.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/newyear_thum3_-431x287.jpg 431w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/newyear_thum3_-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/newyear_thum3_-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" data-id=\"3026\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/s_KM_068.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/s_KM_068.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/s_KM_068-430x287.jpeg 430w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/s_KM_068-695x464.jpeg 695w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/s_KM_068-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Staying in a &#8216;machiya&#8217; house means staying in a vacation rental (holiday house) in Japan! What&#8217;s more, stay with us at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kyoto-machiya-inn.com\/\">MACHIYA RESIDENCE INN<\/a>, and you&#8217;ll have the best of both worlds: a traditional experience with modern comforts. If you just want to know our Kyoto accommodation, Kanazawa accommodation, or Takayama accommodation recommendations skip towards the end! Otherwise, keep reading to see why staying in a &#8216;machiya&#8217; can be the perfect place for you during your next Japan trip! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/traditional-japanese-townhouse-rentals\/#What-is-a-%E2%80%98machiya\" >What is a &#8216;machiya&#8217;?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/traditional-japanese-townhouse-rentals\/#Are-%E2%80%98machiya-different-from-%E2%80%98ryokan\" >Are &#8216;machiya&#8217; different from &#8216;ryokan&#8217; ?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/traditional-japanese-townhouse-rentals\/#TOP-5-reasons-why-you-should-stay-in-a-%E2%80%98machiya-house\" >TOP 5 reasons why you should stay in a &#8216;machiya&#8217; house<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/traditional-japanese-townhouse-rentals\/#Recommended-Machiya-%E2%80%93-Kyoto-Holiday-Rentals\" >Recommended Machiya &#8211; Kyoto Holiday Rentals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/traditional-japanese-townhouse-rentals\/#Recommended-Machiya-%E2%80%93-Kanazawa-Holiday-Rentals\" >Recommended Machiya &#8211; Kanazawa Holiday Rentals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/traditional-japanese-townhouse-rentals\/#Recommended-Machiya-%E2%80%93-Takayama-Machiya-Rentals\" >Recommended Machiya &#8211; Takayama Machiya Rentals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-machiya\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-a-%E2%80%98machiya\"><\/span>What is a &#8216;machiya&#8217;? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8216;Machiya&#8217; are traditional wooden Japanese townhouses that served as both a storefront and place of residence for merchants and their families. These wooden architectures can still be found in many historically preserved cities throughout Japan (such as Kyoto, Kanazawa, and Takayama). Nestled in between modern buildings and tucked away in alleyways and small side streets, they bring a sense of nostalgia and historical charm to these cities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/55A1451.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/55A1451.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/55A1451-430x287.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/55A1451-695x464.jpg 695w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/55A1451-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-machiya-differ-from-ryokan-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are-%E2%80%98machiya-different-from-%E2%80%98ryokan\"><\/span>Are &#8216;machiya&#8217; different from &#8216;ryokan&#8217; ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes! As an accommodation type, &#8216;machiya&#8217; and &#8216;ryokan&#8217; are quite different. Although both are both <strong>traditional Japanese <strong>wooden<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>architectures<\/strong>, they will vastly differ in how you spend your time in Japan! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1714\" data-id=\"4499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/filiz-elaerts-58ApUELd3Ec-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/filiz-elaerts-58ApUELd3Ec-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/filiz-elaerts-58ApUELd3Ec-unsplash-1-429x287.jpg 429w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/filiz-elaerts-58ApUELd3Ec-unsplash-1-693x464.jpg 693w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/filiz-elaerts-58ApUELd3Ec-unsplash-1-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/filiz-elaerts-58ApUELd3Ec-unsplash-1-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/filiz-elaerts-58ApUELd3Ec-unsplash-1-2048x1371.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ryokan Photo by Filiz Elaerts on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-id=\"4500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DSC5806-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DSC5806-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DSC5806-1-430x287.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DSC5806-1-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DSC5806-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DSC5806-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DSC5806-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Machiya Photo by MACHIYA INNS &amp; HOTELS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8216;Machiya&#8217; are private residences, and often two-storey townhouses. Therefore, when you rent a &#8216;machiya&#8217; accommodation, you are able to rent out the entire two-storey townhouse with multiple rooms (kitchen, living room, bedrooms, etc.) all to yourself. You won&#8217;t find any other guests or staff at the machiya house. Although, if you are a guest of MACHIYA RESIDENCE INN, you will have access to our 24-hour staff services during your stay &#8211; we are available in a nearby location, and are just a phone call away!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, &#8216;ryokan&#8217; are traditional Japanese inns with multiple rooms. Each room is occupied by different groups of guests, and there is often a shared common space (bathroom, dining area, etc.). In addition, there is a staff on-site, much like a hotel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"top-5-reasons-why-you-should-stay-in-a-machiya-house-with-machiya-residence-inn\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TOP-5-reasons-why-you-should-stay-in-a-%E2%80%98machiya-house\"><\/span>TOP 5 reasons why you should stay in a &#8216;machiya&#8217; house<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1) Immerse yourself in local life<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What better way to get to know a city than to stay in a neighborhood where the locals truly are? One great advantage of staying in a machiya house is that you can truly feel as if you are part of the community. Walk down &#8220;hidden&#8221; side streets to arrive at your machiya house. Slide open a lattice door and take a morning walk to the temple down the street. Pop by a local market to pick up locally-grown produce and bring it back to your kitchen! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" data-id=\"4504\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2021_0514_0437-2-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2021_0514_0437-2-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2021_0514_0437-2-1-430x287.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2021_0514_0437-2-1-695x464.jpg 695w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2021_0514_0437-2-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2021_0514_0437-2-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2021_0514_0437-2-1-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2) Updated kitchen and bathrooms with modern facilities<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While staying in an authentic Japanese house will add that unique experience to your Japan trip, we haven&#8217;t forgotten about the needs of our modern guests. At MACHIYA RESIDENCE INN, every machiya house has been renovated to maintain its traditional architecture &amp; design, and have updated kitchen &amp; bathroom facilities to ensure that you have a comfortable stay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our kitchens feature IH stovetops, microwave, toaster, kettle, cookware (pots &amp; pans), cutlery, dining ware, and more! We&#8217;ve prepared everything that you would need to either cook light meals, or go all out with your cooking. Plus, our machiya homes all have a washing machine, which is perfect for both short &amp; long stays!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" data-id=\"4505\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DSC5818-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DSC5818-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DSC5818-430x287.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DSC5818-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DSC5818-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DSC5818-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/DSC5818-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" data-id=\"4509\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/55A7190-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/55A7190-1.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/55A7190-1-431x287.jpg 431w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/55A7190-1-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/55A7190-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/55A7190-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/55A7190-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">3) Choose a machiya house perfect for you<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&#8217;re choosing an accommodation, what do you prioritize? Location? Design? Size? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, no matter what you&#8217;re looking for, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kyoto-machiya-inn.com\/search\/\">MACHIYA RESIDENCE INN<\/a> will have the perfect machiya house for you. Unlike a hotel or &#8216;ryokan&#8217;, we aren&#8217;t limited to one area. In Kyoto city alone, we have over 45+ machiya homes in various neighborhoods throughout the city. If you want to stay in the historical Gion area with 5 guests, we have a machiya for you! Or perhaps you would like to be within walking distance to Kyoto Station or need a machiya with multiple bedrooms &#8211; we have the perfect machiya for you, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t know where to start, feel free to ask the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kyoto-machiya-inn.com\/search\/\">MACHIYA RESIDENCE INN<\/a> staff for our suggestions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" data-id=\"3168\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/55A6200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/55A6200.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/55A6200-431x287.jpg 431w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/55A6200-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/55A6200-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">4) Great for families &amp; groups <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As each of our &#8216;machiya&#8217; townhouses have a unique design and layout, you can enjoy a spacious and relaxing stay no matter who or how many people you stay with. 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That&#8217;s where our friendly MACHIYA RESIDENCE INN guest services staff come in! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;d like assistance with making a taxi reservation or restaurant reservation, our English &amp; Japanese-speaking staff will always be available to help out. 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Up to 4 guests can stay here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"take-a-look-at-the-link-below-to-view-more-traditional-machiya-holiday-homes-in-kyoto\">Take a look at the link below to view more traditional machiya holiday homes in Kyoto:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"recoBox2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kyoto-machiya-inn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"gtag('event','a-link',{'event_category':'vacationrental','event_label':'mrikana'});\" rel=\"noopener\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/marikoji_img08.jpeg\"><\/figure><span><strong>MACHIYA RESIDENCE INN Kyoto (Kyoto, Japan)<\/strong>If you want to make your stay in Kyoto even more memorable, stay in one of our machiya vacation rentals during your next visit! Choose from over 45+ machiya homes to find one that is perfect for you. <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"recommended-machiya-kanazawa-holiday-rentals\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommended-Machiya-%E2%80%93-Kanazawa-Holiday-Rentals\"><\/span>Recommended Machiya &#8211; Kanazawa Holiday Rentals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kanazawa-machiya-inn.com\/accommodations\/kinnoma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8216;Kinnoma&#8217; Machiya House<\/a>: Within walking distance to Kanazawa&#8217;s famous fresh market Omicho Ichiba &amp; the historical Higashi Chaya tea district. Up to 8 guests can stay here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kanazawa-machiya-inn.com\/accommodations\/shiori\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8216;Shiori&#8217; Machiya House<\/a> : This traditional Japanese townhouse is located in Nagamachi &#8211; the former samurai district of Kanazawa city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"take-a-look-at-the-link-below-to-view-more-traditional-machiya-holiday-homes-in-kanazawa\">Take a look at the link below to view more traditional machiya holiday homes in Kanazawa:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"recoBox2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kanazawa-machiya-inn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"gtag('event','a-link',{'event_category':'vacationrental','event_label':'mrikana'});\" rel=\"noopener\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/kinnoma.jpg\"><\/figure><span><strong>MACHIYA RESIDENCE INN Kanazawa (Kanazawa, Japan)<\/strong>Add a visit to Kanazawa, Japan &amp; stay in one of 15 traditional machiya house rental during your visit! 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