10/10 Excellent
Courtney W.
6 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
Courtney W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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Enso-an - Refined cozy house in heart of Kyoto
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire chalet
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 898 sq m
Popular amenities
- Washer
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
Explore the area
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
- Kiyomizu Temple8 min walk
- Kawaramachi Street14 min walk
- Nishiki Market2 min drive
- Osaka (ITM-Itami)43 min drive
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Enso-an - Refined cozy house in heart of Kyoto
Enso-an is a traditional Japanese townhouse (machiya) that was fully renovated in 2017 by a specialized architect and designer.
It harmoniously combines the charm of authentic elements—earthen walls, shoji, fusuma, tatami—with modern comfort. Its name, Enso-an, evokes both musical performance and the Zen circle, symbolizing harmony.
Named Enso-an by its owner, a conductor based in Kyoto, the house blends modern convenience with traditional Japanese aesthetics. Upon entering, a window opens onto a Japanese rock garden, adjacent to a chashitsu-style room traditionally used for tea ceremonies. This space can serve as a living room or an extension of the double bedroom.
The name Enso-an refers to the Zen circle—a symbol of harmony—and to musical performance.
Quick overview of the space:
Ground floor:
Spacious kitchen/dining area (includes cutlery, rice cooker, pots and pans)
Chashitsu-style relaxation room with floor cushions and books
Large bathroom with bathtub, separate toilet, and laundry area with washer-dryer
First floor:
Two large bedrooms: one tatami room with four futons, and one Western-style room with twin beds and a tokonoma alcove
Bathroom with shower and separate toilet
All rooms are equipped with heating and air conditioning. Additional space heaters are also available.
Located in the peaceful pottery district of Higashiyama, Enso-an is just steps away from Gion and Ninenzaka. The house faces pedestrian paths leading to Kiyomizu-dera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Supermarket: Fresco Gojo Ohashi – about 10 minutes on foot
Convenience store: LAWSON Higashiyama Sanjo Jingudoten – about 10 minutes on foot
Pharmacy: Daikoku Drug Keihan Gojo Ekimae – about 15 minutes on foot
Nearby cafés:
Gojo Coffee Factory – 10 minutes on foot: cozy café offering pour-over coffee, sandwiches, and homemade desserts
% Arabica Kyoto Higashiyama – 10 minutes on foot: minimalist specialty coffee shop popular among coffee lovers
Recommended restaurant:
Gion Mikaku – 15 minutes on foot: elegant restaurant specializing in premium Kobe beef
It harmoniously combines the charm of authentic elements—earthen walls, shoji, fusuma, tatami—with modern comfort. Its name, Enso-an, evokes both musical performance and the Zen circle, symbolizing harmony.
A warm and welcoming living space
Named Enso-an by its owner, a conductor based in Kyoto, the house blends modern convenience with traditional Japanese aesthetics. Upon entering, a window opens onto a Japanese rock garden, adjacent to a chashitsu-style room traditionally used for tea ceremonies. This space can serve as a living room or an extension of the double bedroom.
The name Enso-an refers to the Zen circle—a symbol of harmony—and to musical performance.
Quick overview of the space:
Ground floor:
Spacious kitchen/dining area (includes cutlery, rice cooker, pots and pans)
Chashitsu-style relaxation room with floor cushions and books
Large bathroom with bathtub, separate toilet, and laundry area with washer-dryer
First floor:
Two large bedrooms: one tatami room with four futons, and one Western-style room with twin beds and a tokonoma alcove
Bathroom with shower and separate toilet
All rooms are equipped with heating and air conditioning. Additional space heaters are also available.
An ideal location
Located in the peaceful pottery district of Higashiyama, Enso-an is just steps away from Gion and Ninenzaka. The house faces pedestrian paths leading to Kiyomizu-dera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Shops and amenities nearby
Supermarket: Fresco Gojo Ohashi – about 10 minutes on foot
Convenience store: LAWSON Higashiyama Sanjo Jingudoten – about 10 minutes on foot
Pharmacy: Daikoku Drug Keihan Gojo Ekimae – about 15 minutes on foot
Nearby cafés:
Gojo Coffee Factory – 10 minutes on foot: cozy café offering pour-over coffee, sandwiches, and homemade desserts
% Arabica Kyoto Higashiyama – 10 minutes on foot: minimalist specialty coffee shop popular among coffee lovers
Recommended restaurant:
Gion Mikaku – 15 minutes on foot: elegant restaurant specializing in premium Kobe beef
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Kyoto National Museum. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
- Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
- Free WiFi
- Amenities include laundry facilities
- Within a 15-minute walk of Kiyomizu Temple and Kawaramachi Street
Enso-an - Refined cozy house in heart of Kyoto offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 3 bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Fusuma (room partition)
- Living room
- Tatami (woven mat) flooring
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Housekeeping (limited availability)
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In the city centre
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
General
- Unit size: 1,055 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 12:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 12:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Rules
Checkin 15:00-20:00
Pets
- No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
We should mention
- As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
Property is also known as
318742
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Suzette T.
14 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
The home was spacious, comfortable and nicely decorated.Located in a nice quiet neighborhood.Easy to walk to Gion district and Nishiski marketplace.The host was very responsive and helpful.When checking out we were met by the cleaning ladies who were very sweet and friendly.We enjoyed our stay and would 100% recommend this rental.
Suzette T.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie M., Canada
28 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Dream home!
Enso-an is a beautiful place to stay! The home is lovely, and had more space than we could use. Due to all the wood, it smells like heaven when you walk in! The beds were very comfortable, the washer/ dryer worked perfectly. The water pressure was amazing - seems silly to mention, but we had some chilly weather, so coming home to a great shower or (very deep) bath was a real treat. The whole vibe of this home was wonderful. It was well stocked with all supplies. It has a nearby Lawson, and the bus stop is close by. Easy to get to everywhere, and close to many things that we wanted to see. This was our favourite stay of the Japan trip. We did have a couple days over the weekend with no response from the host, but we were not asking a pressing question. We were allowed to leave our luggage at the home after check out so that we could squeeze in a couple more Kyoto sights before heading back to Tokyo, which was really very helpful. We would %100 stay again at this dream! Highly recommend!
Stephanie M.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joan S.
19 Nov 2024
Joan S.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Russell H.
19 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient Traditional Home
We really enjoyed our stay at Enso-an. It was fun to experience a traditional home with good access to Kyoto sites. Bus access was easy and the house was comfortable for our group of 6.
Russell H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle
Travelled with family
10 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing
