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THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya

3.0 star property

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UME Japanese Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
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UME Japanese Garden Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
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Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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161-2, Kamiumeya-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0876
  • Kawaramachi Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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THE MACHIYA Superior (Twin) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

THE MACHIYA Superior (Twin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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THE MACHIYA Superior with View (Double) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

THE MACHIYA Superior with View (Double)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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THE MACHIYA Classic | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

THE MACHIYA Classic

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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UME Japanese Garden Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

UME Japanese Garden Suite

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

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UME Japanese Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

UME Japanese Suite

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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About this property

THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya

Guesthouse in Kyoto, a quick walk to Sanjusangen-do Temple
A microwave in a common area, laundry facilities and express check-out are available at this smoke-free guesthouse. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a communal living room and multilingual staff assistance are on-site.
THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya offers 9 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include slippers, bidets, toilets with an electronic bidet and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board.

During your stay at THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya, you're just a quick walk from Kyoto National Museum. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, multilingual staff and a communal living room
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Sanjusangen-do Temple and Kawaramachi Street
THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya also features express check-out, a communal living room, and a microwave in a common area.

This 3-star Kyoto guest house is smoke free.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [685-2, Higashishiokoji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216]
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200–1,000 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.

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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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property does not have a front desk. The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to 685-2, Higashishiokoji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their passport before arrival. Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information. The host will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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

MACHIYA Kamiumeya Guesthouse Kyoto
MACHIYA Kamiumeya Guesthouse
MACHIYA Kamiumeya Kyoto
MACHIYA Kamiumeya
THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya Kyoto
THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya Guesthouse
THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya Guesthouse Kyoto

THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 78 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Hitomi

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zaveyna

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henderson

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Japanese style room. Quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay. It was comfortable and spacious and we wish we could have stayed longer. Check-in and out were very easy. It was very clean and so beautiful. The area is a little more out of the way than it appears so don’t expect to use this location as a hub for sightseeing, especially because Kyoto’s transit system isn’t as robust. That being said, you won’t really want to leave the room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quaint Kyoto local stay

This place was very quaint and right in the heart of the neighborhood! You really feel like you are one of the locals. There is a coffee shop nearby called Ichikagawa that has lovely breakfast. Lawsons is also nearby for your convenience store needs. The only downside to this location is it is far from the subway. We had to take taxi a lot. The heated floors and toiletry takeaway bags were nice! The pillows were comfy and I am usually picky with pillows (it wasn’t too bulky or too soft). The robes were a fun bonus for taking a typical Japanese tourist picture. They also provide umbrellas if you forgot yours and need to borrow. Great added touch since it rains a lot! The biggest issue was whenever guests enter the main door, when it is shut, it is a very loud bang sound. We stayed in the room right next to the main entrance. So I had to sleep with earplugs to block out the noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shabaz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities and a quiet area to travel from! Cleaning staff are friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ognjen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very quiet and relaxing and has a washing machine and dryer that guests can use for free. The room was spacious and clean. The only downside of the room was that the beds were small and hard. The hotel is also not easily accessible by train and you need to be okay with taking buses, taxis, or walking 10-15 mins to a train station. On a positive note, the check in facility is next to Kyoto Station and you drop off your bags there for delivery to your room. All in all, we enjoyed the hotel very much, and wouldn't hesitate to stay here again the next time we're in Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

catherine

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

lovely and quiet

lovely place to stay. very quiet area close to transport links.traditional look and very comfy beds. bath was outstanding. facilities were excellent including washing machine. nice tea and coffee to make.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Alice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely warm welcome when we checked in. Dropped our bags off at 10am, check in wasn’t until 3pm which was fine. We went around Kyoto until check in as we wanted to freshen up etc, they offer luggage delivery included in the stay however we rang at 4:30 as still no luggage and were told it could be any time from then and 7pm. Rang again at 5 and thankfully it arrived just after 5:30. Lovely little room in a lovely house however the communal area was a bit sad. Misleading photos. Use of a washing machine however most the time it was used. Location was okay but not near much for food. Check out was super easy. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location, room was more than fine. A good value and pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, Granite Bay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and exceptionally maintained. The character and charm of the accommodations was a unique and lasting experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. We enjoyed the heated floor and other amenities. Traditional Japanese-style hotel. The room was a bit small, but everything was good quality.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Anjesh, Pymble

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great if you want to experience traditional style Japanese accommodation. Not much around close-by in terms of dining or public transport. Also if you are tall you’ll be dodging door frames 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was absolutely gorgeous, just as good as the photos. The beds were super comfortable. Also the staff went above and beyond to help us even when we made a mistake, which really smoothed over our stay in Kyoto. Thank you so much, staff at Machiya Kamiuyema!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Under-Delivered Over-Promised

Location: 8/10 Communication:10/10 Comfort: 5/10 Value: 5/10 We were really looking forward to our stay at Macha, especially after a hectic week in Tokyo we really wanted a place that was zen and allow us to unwind for a bit. Unfortunately our expectations were not met We were given a room on the ground floor, and for the next three days and nights had relentless noise from above us, with heaving stomping, dragging of items and things rolling on the floor. The noise made it difficult to sleep, and was not we were expecting at all. Also two of our windows had the blinds/curtains removed and were damaged, so we’re flooded with light at night. When we complained to the hotel, they offered to move us to another hotel in the city at 2am - which was obviously not an option for us While the communication was really good, this was not the experience in Kyoto we were hoping for, especially given the very high per night price We ended up booking another place which was a traditional Ryokan for our last two nights in Kyoto and were so grateful we did as the experience really was soo much more relaxing and comfortable. I believe this inn could be a wonderful experience for many but it will very much depend on the room and whether they have fixed the issues we experienced Kyoto is a beautiful city with soo much to do, see and experience - snd the people are just wonderful x
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kwong Hung, Boston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Machiya in a quiet area ; it’s 15 min walk to the closet subway station ; however we enjoyed Kyoto as a walkable city and took public transportation to different sightseeing places

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020