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Gagakuan

Vacation home with kitchen, near Kiyomizu Temple

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Town House | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Town House | Private kitchenette | Full-size fridge, oven, stovetop, espresso maker

Town House | In-room dining

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Close to Kyoto Tower and Kawaramachi Street, Gagakuan provides amenities like a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Parking available
Outdoor Space
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gagakuan

Vacation home with kitchen, near Kiyomizu Temple

This vacation home features self parking, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. The vacation home features free WiFi and a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Comforts include premium bedding and a down comforter, and guests will also find conveniences like a coffee/tea maker and a dining table. Housekeeping is not available.

This vacation home offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Self parking on site (surcharge)

Family friendly

Children's dinnerware
High chair

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Oven
Stovetop
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

Down comforter
Premium bedding

Bathroom

1 private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
Shampoo
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table

Outdoor areas

Garden
Yard

Climate control

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board
No housekeeping service
Safe
Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

Near a metro station
Near a train station

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

1 building
2 floors
3 units
Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

Gagakuan

Gagakuan House

Gagakuan House Kyoto

Gagakuan Kyoto

Gagakuan Kyoto

Gagakuan Private vacation home

Gagakuan Private vacation home Kyoto

About the neighborhood

600-8301, Kyoto, Kyoto, 223-13 Kamiyanagichou, Youbai Street, Shinmachi Higashi-iru, Shimogyo-ku

What's nearby

Kawaramachi Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Shijo Street - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Kyoto Tower - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Nishiki Market - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

Gojo Station - 3 min walk
Shijo Station - 12 min walk
Itami Airport (ITM) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪蕎麦の実よしむら (Sobanomi Yoshimura) - ‬4 min walk
‪CoCo壱番屋烏丸五条店 - ‬4 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
‪大宝 - ‬4 min walk
‪kanra lounge - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gagakuan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gagakuan?

Self parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Gagakuan?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Gagakuan?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Gagakuan located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this boutique vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Higashi Honganji Temple, Kawaramachi Street, and Shijo Street. Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market are also within 1 mi (2 km). Gojo Station is only a 3-minute walk and Tanbaguchi Station is 19 minutes.

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Gagakuan Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Feb 22, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tony, Kuching, Sarawak

Apr 3, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location of hotel in city of historical sites.

Spent four days at Gagakuan, satisfied, although unexpected cold weather even in spring. Late sakura blooming, still managed to view some. Did not follow tour, rather venture on our own. Visited places of interest but unable to cover all due to insufficient time, maybe next time would to come again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jan 29, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice

this is one of my best exp ever in japan. Thanks for mako

10/10 Excellent

Silvano

Aug 25, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed there for six nights, and found it very comfortable with all the facilities provided for a relaxing stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Aug 2, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Summer in Kyoto

Our family of four (two kids aged 11 and 15) enjoyed a fantastic week at Gagakuan. Our host Saki was very responsive from the initial reservation until we departed. She even dropped off a delicious birthday cake for my daughter who celebrated her birthday the day before we arrived. This is not a traditional hotel room but a traditional Japanese house in a very nice neighbourhood. The house itself is very well equipped and a fantastic way to experience living in a traditional family home. Although more than 100 years old and very traditional, it has been equipped with a number of modern touches that enhance the stay. Our two kids were absolutely fascinated with the house and the entire environment. For our purposes, it was ideally situated between Kyoto station and central Kyoto. The Gojo subway stop and the bus stop are both less than a five minute walk from the house. This allows you to easily access the public transportation system to all of the wonderful temples. We also took side trips to Osaka, Nara and a day trip to Hiroshima using our Japan rail passes. Except for a few hot days (typical for Kyoto in the summer), we had a perfect time in Kyoto thanks to our great stay at Gagakaun and the kind generosity of Saki. We hope we get another chance to return to Kyoto and see the things we missed this visit and stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

May Gee, Singapore

Jun 14, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay.

Great stay. The lady in charge was very nice. The place is not easy to find for first-timer but she kindly picked us up at the train exit. Also gave many advices on traveling. Place is clean and well-equipped.

10/10 Excellent

Peng-Ying, TW

May 15, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a wonderful place!

This stay experience is way beyond our expectation. The house is full of surprise the moment we stepped into it: cozy and comfy, wonderful space, beautifully designed, friendly-arranged in every details. The house owner is very nice and provided information needed before we arrived and during our stay. My family and I just love of all this house and the comfortable and warm aura it offered. Moreover, nice spot, traffic is convenient, quiet and wonderful temperature while sleeping at night. EXCELLENT!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Aug 24, 2014

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice little home in Kyoto

Very warm welcome and good service. The little house is very convenient. The location is quiet.

10/10 Excellent

arthur, hong kong

Jul 4, 2014

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Experience Kyoto City

It was a fantastic experience staying in Gagakuan. We were welcomed by Ms Mako and she has given very valuable travel advice according weather and transportation. The house has a very relaxing environment, no TV, but provided with relaxing music CD. I had a very relaxing night like spending time in a cafe. The house also provided one bicycle, it is great way to experience the city as well.

10/10 Excellent

sherri r, New York city

May 28, 2014

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

heaven in Kyoto

Makko has created the most perfect blend of home, luxury, comfort and style. We want to live there. Every day. Conveniently located with the most serenely tranquil aura. Aftrt a day trekking there is no better space to come home to. We were so gratedul for a cold bottle in the fridge and lovely veggies and cheese and a rainy evening while we were snuggled dreamily.

10/10 Excellent

Karena, Taiwan

Apr 9, 2014

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

很溫馨的民宿

很棒很溫馨,老闆人也好貼心,環境超舒服,而且是樓中樓,我們還想住一個禮拜!!真的太舒適了!!

10/10 Excellent

Robyn, Singapore

Apr 8, 2014

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for a family holiday!

We stayed at Gagakuan during Kyoto's cherry blossom season, which was brilliant and recommended for all travellers to Japan! Gagakuan is a renovated period style Japanese townhouse, very centrally located to trains (Gojo station), cool areas of Kyoto (Nishiki Market, Gion, Teramachi, supermarket, local restaurants), and very safe. Mako san, the owner, helped make our stay a fabulous one - from before we arrived (maps in Japanese, giving taxi driver directions in Japanese), to making us comfortable in the house, guiding us to local sights and activities, with great communication during our stay. The house has everything you need and so much better than a hotel. We loved the separate living spaces, very comfortable beds, cooking facilities and the deep bath! Taxis to most of the major sights was ridiculously cheap as Gagakuan was in close proximity to everything, and you can flag them down in the street one block away from the house. We had a fantastic time and would definitely stay here again, as well as recommend this place to others.

10/10 Excellent

Christian, Sverige

Mar 27, 2014

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Härligt traditionellt radhus, fantastisk service

Jättebra boende som rekommenderas varmt!

10/10 Excellent

Mike, Hawaii

Mar 24, 2014

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A small touch of old Japan

Gagakuan is not a hotel, it's the equivalent of a US townhouse, built about 100 years ago. It's a 2 story unit with a full kitchen downstairs and beds upstairs. It was very clean and easy to walk to Nijo Castle and other. Kyoto sights. We really enjoyed it because it was so different from the hotels we stay in when we travel. If you must have a TV and maid service look elsewhere (there is free wifi and a laptop in the home), but this is the perfect place to stay when visiting a city like Kyoto.

10/10 Excellent

Y Nam, 한국

Mar 1, 2014

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

fantastic place

It was really nice more than I expected. I have a feeling to live my home. If I have a chance to come Kyoto, I would like to visit here again.

10/10 Excellent

Len C, Canada

Feb 27, 2014

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best way to enjoy Kyoto

Our family of 4 completely enjoyed 2 wonderful nights at this cute little Japanese home. The service was excellent and started even before we arrived, with Saki reaching out to us by email to make sure we knew how to find the place and to keep tabs on our arrival. When we arrived Saki explained the use of various features on the home and left us to our privacy. But that didnt stop there as she kept checking in on us by email to make sure we were doing ok. And we did far more than just "OK". Kyoto is a beautiful place to visit and Gagakuan certainly adds to the enjoyment of this fine city. So much so that our kids actually called it "home", albeit temporarily. We would definitely love to go there again.

10/10 Excellent

Yoo Choi, Seoul, Korea

Feb 5, 2014

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

성실한 서비스

일본의 오래된 주택을 개조하여 만든 숙소인데 집처럼 편하게 지낼수 있었습니다. 필요한것이 다 준비 되어 있어요. 주인은 컨시어지 역할까지 다 잘 해줍니다. 가고 싶은곳의 정보와 절약해서 관광 하는법 효율적인 관광 코스 계획 짜기도 알려주고, ...필요한것이 있으면 바로 바로 전달해주니 든든해요.... 단점은 호텔의 위치 찾기입니다. 택시 기사도 쉬이 찾지 못하는 골목길안에 위치해 있으므로 주변 정보를 잘 알아두고 찾아간다면 도움이 될것입니다.

10/10 Excellent

장창원, 한국

Feb 5, 2014

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

아름다운 내부공간과 편리한 위치

호텔내부의 아름다움과 편리함이 정말 좋으며 호텔의 위치는 JR교토와 한큐선의 중간에 있어 철도이용에 매우 편리하다. 또한 호텔주면에 니시혼간지 등 문화유적도 도보로 5분안에 위치하고 있어 매우 좋다. 가족과 여행을 한다면 정말 강력이 추천할 숙소이다.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jan 22, 2014

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Will Chen, Hong Kong

Dec 3, 2013

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place in Kyoto

Only one subway stop away from Kyoto station. Classic Loft. Well equiped. Warm and personal service. Superb experience.

10/10 Excellent

soccer mom, Chapel Hill NC

Dec 1, 2013

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Authentic Japanese style house on quaint alley

Off the beaten path, this house is great for a family of four. It is in a great location for food, access to subway yet quiet. It is an eco-house, with many impressive energy saving details. As well, we arrived late and the the fridge was stocked with food, so we didn't have to go out late at night. It was a truly local experience. We loved it.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Nov 16, 2013

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute, independent living but with support nearby

LOCATION HINTS: Ask the taxi to drop you at Shimogyo Junior High School and find Cafe World a little corner cafe just across the street from the school. From the cafe, you can see a vending machine on the street corner. From the cafe, walk towards the vending machine and turn right at the vending machine, then left down the path at the second powerpole. This path leads to gagakuan. see Google maps streetview.SIGHTSEEING:Walking distance to the temples and cute traditional shops. GAGAKUAN: Saki was wonderful, you feel like you have an invisible concierge if you need any help. The place is lovely, just keep the noise down so as to not disturb the neighbours as the walls are thin.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Nov 9, 2013

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

京都で町屋に泊まる

京都で町屋に泊まれる事になり楽しみにしていました。五条の駅からも近く、静かな路上を入った所にありました。町屋の中はモダンに改装してあり、素敵なキッチンに、可愛いバスルーム、そして広々としたダイニングテーブルで朝食をとるのも楽しかったです。とても快適に過ごすことが出来ました。

10/10 Excellent

Carol, San Francisco/bay area

Nov 7, 2013

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful!

We (husband, mother-in-law and myself) loved our stay at Gagakuan!The proprietor met us as we exited from our cab and extend an extraordinary quality of hospitality during our stay. This accommodation was perfect for several people - one downstairs room, Japanese style with tatami mats/futon and attached toilet. The property has the charm of an old Japanese style townhouse with the sensibility and style, in the kitchen, of a modern/Italian influenced larder -there was olive oil to cook with and very stylish plates/cups and flatware/utensils. We highly enjoyed shopping for food at the Nishiki market and eating "in" for breakfast and dinner, with the mid-day meal out at a local restaurant. We had a quiet, peaceful and entirely delightful stay at this townhouse. I/we highly recommend this accommodation!

10/10 Excellent

A traveler, Chicago

Jun 26, 2013

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great experience

The hotels in Kyoto generally don't match up to those in Tokyo. Gagakuan is a wonderful alternative: essentially a converted town home with modern amenities. It was an extremely comfortable stay! The service and help provided by the staff was excellent and extremely friendly.