Gojo Tenjin machiya is nested within the Hogan-ji area in a small and quiet alley, between Gojo dori and Shijo dori, just north of Kyoto station.
This kyomachiya, renovated with craftmanship by local artisans, will offer you a nice and peaceful retreat after a day at work or sightseeing in the city, provide convenience and proximity to cultural sights, markets and shopping areas where to get Kyoto specialty food and crafts.
Leave the tranquility of the house and walk south to discover two beautiful examples of the architecture of the Momoyama period, the Nishin hongan-ji and Higashi hongan-ji temples and, adjacent, the magnificent Shosei-en garden, a little haven of traditional beauty frequently used by film crews when making samurai dramas.
Just a short walking distance north of the machiya, you will find Shijo dori packed with shops, arcades, restaurants/cafés, and the famous Nishiki market.
Bus 80 next to the house will swiftly take you all the way to Kamo river, Kennin-ji temple, Yasaka shrine, Gion, Takase canal known for his cherry blossoms, river restaurants at night and Pontocho alley.
▼Kyoto Bus No.80 “Gojo Nishinotouin” About 3 min walk (Approx. 180m) from the property▼
Bound for Gion・Shijo-Kawaramachi
Bound for Nishi-Kyogoku・Uzumasa-Tenjin
Bus 50 (about 100 meters from the house) will take you south to Kyoto station and north, to Kitano Tenmangu and Ritsumeikan Daigaku mae (Ritsumeikan university).
Bound for Nijo-jo Castle・Kitano Tenmangu・Shrine Ritsumeikan University
Bound for Kyoto Station
Yasaka-jinja Shrine
The cherry-blossoms at Gion-Shirakawa
Kennin-ji Temple
Easy access to various places by trains.
| Electronics | TV/Refrigerator/Freezer/Rice Cooker/Electric Kettle/Toaster Oven/Microwave Oven/Hair Dryer/Washing Machine/Clothes Iron/Ironing board/Vacuum Cleaner/Heating/Fan etc. |
|---|---|
| Furniture | Dining Table etc. |
| Amenities | Cleaning Tools/Cooking Utensils/Tableware etc. |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi |
| Parking | Not available |
* Some of the accommodations have beds, but beddings are not provided.
We recommend utilizing the optional Comfort Service (includes bedding) or house keeping services.
* Amenities differ depending on accommodations. Please ask our staff for the details.
| Rent |
249,000 JPY / Pre Month (Includes utility charges) |
|---|---|
| Deposit / Key Money | 50,000 JPY / Not applicable |
| Type of Contract | Lease Agreement for Temporary Use (Minimum 1 month) |
| Max Capacity | 2 People (Bed: 2 People) |
| Restrictions | Smoking, pets, and instruments are not allowed. |
| Location | 535-4 Yahata Town, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto |
| Access | Approx. 6 min. walk from Subway Karasuma-line "Gojo Sta." |
| Approx. 15 min. walk from Subway Karasuma-line "Shijo Sta." | |
| Approx. 14 min. walk from Hankyu Railway "Karasuma Sta." | |
| Approx. 17 min. walk from Keihan Railway "Kiyomizu-gojo Sta." | |
| Size | 2 rooms + Living Dining Kitchen + Study |
| Floor Area | 1F: 33.53 sqm / 2F: 20.62 sqm / Total: 54.15 sqm |
| Building Structure | Two Storey Wooden House |
| Building Date | August 1906 according to the closed registry |
| Transaction Terms | Hachise as a Lessor's Agent |
| Person in Charge | Yuki Kounosu |
| Information updated | 5 Dec 2022 |
| Information will be updated | 12 Dec 2022 |
I forgot the environment having neighbors and being surrounded by their houses in front & sides since I've been living in condo after I left my home.
I'm a writer .. I decided to rent this house in order to recover that missing feeling" of being surrounded by people. I was able to transfer this "feeling" to my writing as I become more familiar with these people.
The neighbors around "Gojo Tenjin" are very soft & kind and I enjoyed the situation having "neighbors".
The house was very clean and everything needed was there, so it was pretty comfortable. Although the house was remodeled as "modern", there is still a very strong feeling of "old time Japan" there ; my friend who visited from France enjoyed the house very much.
There are convenience store, super market, drug store, bus stop, subway station within few minutes walk from the house, so it is a very convenient and good location. The neighbors are people who have been living there so long, so it's a good place to experience "real life" in Kyoto. I stayed for a month. Thank you very much.
［ *This review was originally written in Japanese and translated to English. ］
Gojo Tenjin lies in an alley that's about few minutes’ walk away from Karasuma Gojo (station). It was a peaceful and quiet location away from the crowds. I had an enjoyable 1 month stay at this modernly renovated Machiya, where interiors like the flooring, wall paper, and amenities were all carefully selected. Another charming point that I felt a year ago (and this time again) was how Hachise's staff promptly answered to my needs. If there's a chance I would definitely consider coming back again. Thanks for the wonderful stay.
［ *This review was originally written in Japanese and translated to English. ］
KyoTreat/Gojo Tenjin offers a great experience.
The house itself is lovely: very cozy, and quite spacious for a single person.
It successfully blends traditional construction and flair with modern amenities.
The location is great - a few dozen meters off Gojo, with a convenience store, a post office, a drugstore and a 24/7 supermarket not even a 5 minutes' walk away. Kyoto Station is 20 - 25 minutes away by foot, depending on pace, and Gojo station less than 10 minutes.
Most sites of interest in central Kyoto are within reasonable walking distance of Gojo Tenjin, and walking through Kyoto's maze of smaller streets is very enjoyable (use of mapping/positioning software is recommended though, as most of those small streets have no name).
In spite of being located at the core of a modern city, and close to a major street that attracts a fair amount of traffic, Gojo Tenjin is reasonably quiet, in particular at night - the neighbours are very nice and quiet.
Gojo Tenjin is a delightful little house, and I look forward to my next stay there.
We had a great stay at Gojo Tenjin and enjoyed working with Aya-san and the Hachise team.
Everything was set and ready when we arrived. The machiya was nicely renovated.
The location was convenient to explore the center of Kyoto.
We will highly recommend Gojo Tenjin and Hachise!
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Hachise Co. Ltd. +81-75-341-6324
Business Hour: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Closed: Wednesday (Irregular), Sunday, Public Holiday, July 17th (Due to traffic control for Gion Festival), Summer Vacation, New Year’s Holiday
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