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Villas in Kyoto: Machiya & Private Stays

We reviewed 182 villas in Kyoto and picked the 50 best — from machiya townhouses to modern private villas.

50 hotels 40 rated 8.5+ typical ¥56,178

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Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho K Guest Favorite

Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho

Kyoto Holiday home

9.5Perfect98 reviews

Traditional townhouse with open-air bath, near Kyoto Tower.

From¥133,539per night
京一軒町家 染 Sen 大宮五条 Omiya-Gojo 京 Traditional machiya
8.8Great22 reviews

Book a traditional Kyoto machiya with a private open-air bath and hot tub, just steps from local culture and comfort.

From¥36,876per night
Secret Garden Kyoto Villa S Self-catering chalet
8.6Great1,730 reviews

A two-bedroom chalet with a garden and parking, steps from Fushimi Momoyama Baseball Field and a short drive from Itami Airport.

From¥17,732per night
Kyoto Inn Nijo Yumeya - Vacation Stay 34471V K Self-catering
8Great1 reviews

A self-catering holiday home in central Kyoto, a 5-minute walk from BiVi Nijo and close to transport.

From¥91,328per night
Resi Stay Fuyacho R Kyoto Value Stay

Resi Stay Fuyacho

Kyoto Holiday home

8.4Great73 reviews

A small, well-rated Kyoto stay with a strong value score and convenient access to Shijo Station.

From¥49,273per night
Rinn Rokujo Machiya R Top-rated value

Rinn Rokujo Machiya

Kyoto Holiday home

9.6Perfect53 reviews

Guests rate it 9.6 for rooms and value, a short walk from Ichigyo-ji Temple.

From¥27,147per night
Kyonoyado Gekkoan Villa - Kyoto K Guest Favorite
10Perfect1,091 reviews

A traditional adults-only villa with a garden, open-air bath, and exceptional service.

From¥37,975per night
The Machiya Villa Sanjo Shirakawa Koji - Kyoto T Traditional Kyoto stay
9Perfect866 reviews

A traditional Kyoto machiya with top guest ratings for service and value, close to Gion and the Philosopher's Path.

From¥53,824per night
Inari Ohan I Self-catering near Fushimi Inari

Inari Ohan

Kyoto Holiday home

9Perfect297 reviews

A stylish, self-catering house near Fushimi Inari Shrine with a 5-minute walk to the station.

From¥26,049per night
Kyomachiya Suite Rikyu K Top-rated Kyoto townhouse

Kyomachiya Suite Rikyu

Kyoto Holiday home

9.9Perfect161 reviews

Book a traditionally styled Kyoto townhouse with top-rated service, near Hosomi Museum.

From¥84,423per night
Tabitabi Stay Moonlight - Kyoto T Courtyard calm
9.3Perfect1,091 reviews

A serene two-bedroom house with a sunlit courtyard patio, a short walk from BiVi Nijo and Kitano Tenmangu Shrine.

From¥39,858per night
Funhouse Katsuragawa Villa - Kyoto F Home away from home
6.3Pleasant246 reviews

A quiet, self-contained villa with kitchen and garden, 4.6 km from Ryukoku Museum.

From¥23,695per night
Campton Kiyomizu Vacation Rental C Kyoto townhouse rental
9.2Perfect185 reviews

Traditional Kyoto townhouse steps from Kodai-ji Temple, with kitchen, terrace, and high guest ratings.

From¥102,155per night
Kyo Yukari Villa - Kyoto K Villa Stay
9.3Perfect106 reviews

A calm, self-contained villa in Kyoto with a terrace and kitchen – ideal for slow mornings.

From¥8,474per night
Gion Holiday Home Yururi G Central & Self-Catering

Gion Holiday Home Yururi

Kyoto Holiday home

8.9Great94 reviews

An 8-room holiday home in central Kyoto, a short stroll from cherry blossoms and city landmarks.

From¥72,968per night
Rinn Shijo Takasegawa R Central & Self-Catering

Rinn Shijo Takasegawa

Kyoto Holiday home

8.9Great55 reviews

A holiday home in central Kyoto with a private terrace and self-catering kitchen, just a short walk from the Kamo River.

From¥100,743per night
Kyoto Machiya Kamogawa Gardens K Traditional stay

Kyoto Machiya Kamogawa Gardens

Kyoto Holiday home

9.3Perfect46 reviews

A traditional Japanese townhouse with your own open-air bath, steps from Gion's lantern-lit streets.

From¥103,254per night
Rinn Gion Yasakamae R Traditional

Rinn Gion Yasakamae

Kyoto Holiday home

8.9Great42 reviews

Traditional townhouse with an open-air bath, a 6-minute walk from Samurai Kembu Theater.

From¥83,796per night
Kiraku Kyoto Gion K Traditional townhouse

Kiraku Kyoto Gion

Kyoto Holiday home

7.5Very good34 reviews

A traditional townhouse with an open-air bath, steps from Yasaka Koshin-do and a short walk to the historic slopes.

From¥75,008per night
Resi Stay Yasaka-An R Higashiyama stay

Resi Stay Yasaka-An

Kyoto Holiday home

8.3Great26 reviews

A 1-bedroom holiday home in Kyoto's Higashiyama district, a 5-minute walk from Nineizaka, with in-room breakfast and laundry facilities.

From¥76,263per night
Kiyomizu Gojo Ntei K Traditional townhouse

Kiyomizu Gojo Ntei

Kyoto Holiday home

8.6Great15 reviews

A self-catering townhouse a 6-minute walk from the Kyoto National Long-Running Museum.

From¥48,645per night
Kiraku Kyoto Aneyakoji K Private townhouse

Kiraku Kyoto Aneyakoji

Kyoto Holiday home

8Great10 reviews

A private Kyoto townhouse with a Jacuzzi, sun terrace, and in-room breakfast — a quiet base in the city.

From¥70,614per night
夢住凛ーmu Ju Rinー Villa - Kyoto 夢 Private villa
9Perfect9 reviews

A private two-bedroom villa in Kyoto with a hot tub and terrace, steps from the Samurai Kembu Theater.

From¥83,168per night
Kyotoya Tsuki No Yu Bettei Villa K Serene stay
8.6Great1,730 reviews

A tranquil Kyoto villa with an open-air bath, a short walk from Gonjoji Temple and praised for its service.

From¥66,691per night
Kasuian Villa - Kyoto K Garden townhouse
9.1Perfect1,141 reviews

A one-bedroom Kyoto townhouse with a garden patio, spa-style massage services, and free parking.

From¥32,169per night
Kyoto Machiya Fukune K Traditional Machiya

Kyoto Machiya Fukune

Kyoto Holiday home

9.4Perfect305 reviews

A traditional Kyoto townhouse with a private open-air bath, tea ceremony welcome, and a 9.4 guest rating.

From¥43,624per night
Rinn Hanayacho Asagiri R Intimate & Central

Rinn Hanayacho Asagiri

Kyoto Holiday home

8.9Great214 reviews

A calm, 8-room stay near Kosho-ji Temple, with highly rated staff and a central location close to the metro.

From¥138,247per night
Kyobu Higashiyama Villa - Kyoto K Kyoto villa
8.7Great192 reviews

A 1-bedroom villa close to Konchi-in and Shoren-in, with free parking and Wi-Fi.

From¥46,919per night
Kyo No Oozora Fuka K Villa in Kyoto

Kyo No Oozora Fuka

Kyoto Holiday home

9.1Perfect141 reviews

A compact two-bedroom villa with its own garden and kitchen, minutes from Nishiki Market.

From¥73,282per night
Resi Stay Tsubaki R Higashiyama base

Resi Stay Tsubaki

Kyoto Holiday home

8.2Great140 reviews

Self-catering apartments near Rokuharamitsu-ji, with washing machines and a 5-minute walk to the temple.

From¥16,634per night
Rinn Shiki Juraku - Kyoto R Townhouse Stay
9.2Perfect131 reviews

A well-rated townhouse stay in Kyoto offering traditional charm and modern amenities, a short walk from local landmarks.

From¥66,691per night
Fuga Bettei Shijo Omiya F Villa with hot tub

Fuga Bettei Shijo Omiya

Kyoto Holiday home

9Perfect124 reviews

A villa with a hot tub near Shinsenen, rated 9.4 for rooms and value.

From¥36,092per night
Kamohan K Top-rated in Kyoto

Kamohan

Kyoto Holiday home

9.5Perfect90 reviews

Central Kyoto town house with a perfect 9.5 rating, steps from Ichihime Shrine.

From¥56,178per night
Shirasagi Kyoto S River-view villa

Shirasagi Kyoto

Kyoto Holiday home

10Perfect84 reviews

A top-rated 1-bedroom villa with river views, free parking, and a full kitchen in Kyoto.

From¥63,082per night
Kiraku Kyoto Honmachi K Private machiya

Kiraku Kyoto Honmachi

Kyoto Holiday home

9.3Perfect70 reviews

A private machiya with your own open-air bath, minutes from To-ji.

From¥137,462per night
Machiya Oozora M Central machiya

Machiya Oozora

Kyoto Holiday home

8.7Great69 reviews

A quiet, well-equipped machiya with a garden and library, rated highly for service and value.

From¥63,396per night
Goemon Kyoto Station G Self-Catering Villa

Goemon Kyoto Station

Kyoto Holiday home

9Perfect58 reviews

A self-catering three-bedroom villa a short walk from Kyoto Station and Asty Kyoto Mall.

From¥30,286per night
K'S Villa Takasegawa-Tei K 9.6 Guest Rating

K'S Villa Takasegawa-Tei

Kyoto Holiday home

9.6Perfect50 reviews

A 9.6-rated holiday home in Kyoto with a rare 5-minute walk to Mimizuka and easy access to Nishiki Market.

From¥30,756per night
Guest House Kyorakuya Kinkakuji - Kyoto G Quiet Base
7.6good48 reviews

A peaceful stay near Kinkakuji with a garden, shared kitchen, and easy access to local sights.

From¥28,873per night
Kohaku An Machiya House K Traditional Townhouse

Kohaku An Machiya House

Kyoto Holiday home

9.2Perfect45 reviews

A traditional Kyoto townhouse with a 9.7 value rating and self-catering amenities.

From¥40,172per night
Rinn Miyagawacho Tsubaki R Top Rated

Rinn Miyagawacho Tsubaki

Kyoto Holiday home

9.2Perfect44 reviews

A highly rated townhouse in Kyoto's Higashiyama, offering spacious two-bedroom comfort and traditional charm.

From¥38,132per night
Rinn Tofukuji Kamogawa R Top-Rated Stay

Rinn Tofukuji Kamogawa

Kyoto Holiday home

9.5Perfect41 reviews

A standout-rated holiday home in Kyoto's Higashiyama district, with a kitchen and garden, minutes from Tofukuji.

From¥57,433per night
Gion Minami Banka Machiya House G Machiya Stay

Gion Minami Banka Machiya House

Kyoto Holiday home

9.6Perfect30 reviews

A traditional machiya house in Kyoto's Higashiyama district, a short walk from Yasaka Koshin-do and the Kamo River.

From¥88,974per night
Nakamuraya Kyoto Enmachi Momiji N Top-rated rooms
8.9Great29 reviews

A well-equipped holiday home near Kosho-ji Temple and Kyoto Gyoen, rated 9.8 for its rooms.

From¥30,443per night
Maana Kyoto M Garden Villa

Maana Kyoto

Kyoto Holiday home

8.2Great22 reviews

Book a two-bedroom villa with a private Jacuzzi and garden views, steps from Ajiwaikan in Kyoto's Shimogyo Ward.

From¥198,818per night

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Find a Villa in Kyoto Near Fushimi Inari

For the iconic red gates, look southeast of the city. Inari Ohan is a self-catering holiday home just a 5-minute walk from Fushimi Inari Shrine, offering a stylish base for exploring the area. This will place you in a quieter, more residential district, perfect for experiencing a local side of Kyoto.

Machiya Villas in Kyoto: Traditional Townhouse Stays

A machiya is a traditional wooden townhouse, and staying in one is a quintessential Kyoto experience. Properties like The Machiya Villa Sanjo Shirakawa Koji and Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho offer open-air baths and period features, often located near Gion and the Philosopher's Path. These historic homes combine a sense of the past with modern comforts, providing a memorable and authentic base.

Villas in Kyoto with Open-Air Baths

A private open-air bath (rotenburo) is a luxury many travelers seek. Several villas on our list feature this, including Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho, Kyonoyado Gekkoan Villa, and 京一軒町家 さと居 香雪 Satoi Kosetsu Shichijo-Mibu. These properties let you soak under the sky in your own garden, a quintessential Japanese relaxation experience right at your doorstep.

Budget Villas in Kyoto

Experiencing a Kyoto villa doesn't have to break the bank. Resi Stay Tsubaki offers the most affordable self-catering apartments, with prices from as low as 16,878 yen per night. Inari Ohan (from 26,431 yen) provides a stylish, self-catering house near Fushimi Inari, while Guest House Kyorakuya Kinkakuji is another budget-friendly option. These are great choices for those who want a more local and independent experience over a traditional hotel.

Self-Catering Villas in Kyoto

For a stay with full independence, self-catering villas are the way to go. Properties like Inari Ohan and Resi Stay Tsubaki come with kitchen and laundry facilities, perfect for longer stays or families. You have the freedom to cook your own meals from local markets and live at your own pace, rather than adhering to hotel schedules.

Top-Rated Villas in Central Kyoto

The best-rated villas are often as central as they are stylish. Kyonoyado Gekkoan Villa, with a perfect 10.0 rating, offers an adults-only escape with a garden and open-air bath. K'S Villa Takasegawa-Tei, rated 9.6, is a short walk from Mimizuka and easy access to Nishiki Market, while Rinn Rokujo Machiya also receives a 9.6 rating for its rooms and value. These properties are loved for their service, location, and atmosphere.

Luxury Villas in Kyoto

For the pinnacle of private luxury, look to the higher price brackets. Maana Kyoto offers a two-bedroom villa with a private Jacuzzi and garden views, starting at 201,739 yen. For a truly special experience, Machiya:Sauna Kyoto includes your own private sauna within a traditional townhouse, a unique feature not found elsewhere.

Frequently asked

Which area in Kyoto is best to stay for a first visit?

For a first visit, staying in central areas like Higashiyama or near Gion is ideal. This puts you within walking distance of major temples like Kiyomizu-dera and the historic lanes, and gives you easy access to the city's public transport. You'll find many villas in this area, such as The Machiya Villa Sanjo Shirakawa Koji or Rinn Miyagawacho Tsubaki.

What is a machiya and why should I stay in one?

A machiya is a traditional Japanese townhouse, typically made of wood with a narrow frontage. Staying in one offers a more authentic and private experience compared to a hotel, often with features like an open-air bath and a small garden. It's a chance to experience Kyoto's architectural heritage firsthand.

How much does a villa in Kyoto cost per night?

You can find a budget-friendly villa from around 16,878 yen per night, but prices vary widely. Many mid-range villas cost between 40,000 and 70,000 yen per night, and luxury options can reach over 150,000 yen. The price usually reflects the size, amenities like a private bath, and the location.

How far is the airport from central Kyoto and the hotels?

Kansai International Airport (KIX) is about a 90-120 minute train ride from central Kyoto. Itami Airport (ITM) is closer, at about 50 minutes by limousine bus or train. Once you arrive at Kyoto Station, you can easily connect to the city's subway and bus network to reach your chosen villa.

Villas in Kyoto: Machiya & Private Stays

Kyoto's villas are not beach houses or countryside retreats; they are the city's own urban dwellings — the wooden machiya townhouses that once lined the backstreets of Gion, Nishijin, and the old merchant wards. On this page you'll find a curated selection of these traditional stays, many fitted with open-air baths and private gardens, letting you live like a local in the heart of this ancient capital. Expect to find a handful of converted guest houses and self-catering apartments mixed in, reflecting the full range of what Kyoto offers.

The prices vary dramatically: you can find a simple self-catering base for under 20,000 yen a night, or invest in a spacious villa with a private sauna or Jacuzzi for over 150,000 yen. What you're paying for is space, privacy, and authenticity — a chance to own a piece of Kyoto, even if just for a few nights, with many properties steps from iconic landmarks like Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kinkakuji, and the historic lanes of Higashiyama.

The bottom line

This selection is perfect for independent travelers and small groups who want a private, authentic base in Kyoto — those who value space, a kitchen, and a traditional atmosphere over hotel amenities like a front desk or daily housekeeping. If you prefer the convenience of a standard hotel or require staffed services, you'll find a wider range of options on our main Hotels in Kyoto page. For those on a tight budget, our Cheap and budget hotels in Kyoto page might be more suitable, while families may want to check the Family Friendly hotels in Kyoto page for resorts with dedicated children's facilities. If you're specifically looking for that classic ryokan experience with meal plans and hot spring access, our Ryokans in Kyoto page will have more curated choices.

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