If you’d like to try living in a Japanese house, this is your chance. Kyo-Akari is a two-bedroom machiya townhouse in central Kyoto with all you need for a comfortable stay.
Kyo-Akari Inn exterior
Kyo-Akari Inn At A Glance
- Great for: families, small groups
- Strong points: Japanese style, full kitchen, laundry facilities
- Sample rates: from US$700 to $1000 per night
Kyo-Akari Inn living area
If you’re looking for a Japanese-style vacation rental, then check out Kyo-Akari. It’s one of the better machiya rentals in town.
Kyo-Akari Inn bedroom
It’s located within walking distance of Gojo Station on the Karasuma subway line. The location is a little southwest of downtown and northwest of Kyoto Station, so it may not be the most convenient spot, but it’s away from the crowds.
Kyo-Akari Inn dining and living room
If you want to play house Japanese style, then check out Kyo-Akari.
Name in English:
Kyo-Akari Inn
Name in Japanese:
御宿 京灯
English address:
295-8 Gakurin-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan 600-8341
Japanese address:
〒600-8341 京都市下京区学林町295-8
Price range: moderate to luxury
Nearest Transport:
1-minute walk from Nishinotoin Rokujo Bus Stop, Kyoto City Bus 50 from Kyoto Station
Telephone: none
Website: none
:: Check availability and pricing for Kyo-Akari Inn on Booking.com or Agoda.com.
Kyoto Vacation Checklist
- For all the essentials in a brief overview, see my First Time In Kyoto guide
- Check Kyoto accommodation availability on Booking.com and Agoda.com - often you can book with no upfront payment and free cancellation
- You can buy shinkansen (bullet train) tickets online from Klook - popular routes include Tokyo to Kyoto, Kyoto to Osaka and Kyoto to Tokyo
- Need tips on where to stay? See my one page guide Where To Stay In Kyoto
- See my comprehensive Packing List For Japan
- You can buy an eSim to activate in Japan or buy a data-only SIM card online for collection when you arrive at Tokyo's Narita or Haneda Airports or Kansai International Airport. You can also rent an unlimited data pocket wifi router
- Compare Japan flight prices and timings to find the best deals
- If you're making frequent train journeys during your visit, you might save money with Japan Rail Pass – see if it's worth it for you
- A prepaid Welcome Suica card makes travelling around Kyoto easy – here's how
- World Nomads offers simple and flexible travel insurance. Buy at home or while traveling and claim online from anywhere in the world
- Do you want help planning your trip? Chris Rowthorn and his team of Japan experts at Japan Travel Consulting can help
