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THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Kyoto, a quick walk to Sanjusangen-do Temple

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

UME Japanese Garden Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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

UME Japanese Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Map
161-2, Kamiumeya-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0876

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Yasaka Shrine - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 8 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 17 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪辨慶東山店 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪市川屋珈琲 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fuju Japenese Tea House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪甘春堂東店 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪五建外良屋本店 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya

Guesthouse near Sanjusangen-do Temple
Located close to Kiyomizu Temple and Kawaramachi Street, THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya provides laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Express check-out, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Toilets with electronic bidets, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and electric kettles

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Virtual front desk

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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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 available
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; access will be through a private entrance
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
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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 200-1,000 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.

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya?

THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya located?

Located in Higashiyama Ward, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Sanjusangen-do Temple, Kawaramachi Street, and Kiyomizu Temple. Yasaka Shrine and Nishiki Market are also within 1 mi (2 km). Kiyomizu-gojo Station is 8 minutes by foot and Shichijo Station is 11 minutes.

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THE MACHIYA Kamiumeya Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 75 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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a ryokan/modern room hybrid, but more on the modern side. Very quiet and comfortable. Everything was clean and well maintained. The location is great and the neighborhood is awesome. It is not right next to anything, but is close to a lot of things. We had a wonderful stay here. Small room, but very convenient and comfortable. Thank you Machiya Kamiumea for a lovely experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Isabelle

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

8/10 Good

James

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

Shabaz

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

Aidan

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

10/10 Excellent

Joel

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

Alexander

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

Adriano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and the structure are pretty good, the stuff is super nice and they are really available to address all the requests of the guest
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

Ognjen

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

Kwong Hung

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

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Gebäude und das Zimmer sind sehr schön und liebevoll landestypisch eingerichtet. Einziger Nachteil ist hierbei allerdings, dass alles sehr hellhörig ist. Wir hatten Zimmer 101 im Erdgeschoss direkt neben der Haustür, wo man jedes Kommen und Gehen der anderen Gäste sehr deutlich gehört hat. Abgesehen davon aber eine wirklich schöne Unterkunft in guter Lage. Auch das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wenn einen die Hellhörigkeit nicht stört, ist es definitiv eine sehr empfehlenswerte Unterkunft.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

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

Dominik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr sauber und gemütlich.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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