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Published private-villa stays for travelers who want more privacy, more control over shared spaces, or a quieter base in Japan.

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Kyoto Machiya Fukune — Private Machiya Suite with Rotenburo Garden Bath in Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
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Kyoto Machiya Fukune — Private Machiya Suite with Rotenburo Garden Bath

Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto

Five individually named machiya townhouse suites in central Kyoto, each reserved exclusively for your group. Most suites include a private open-air rotenburo and indoor hinoki bath set in their own Japanese garden.

Good to know

Kitchen is kitchenette-level — a cooktop has not been officially confirmed. Guests planning to cook full meals should contact the property in advance. Traditional machiya architecture includes internal stairs — guests with mobility limitations should inquire before booking. Children under 6 are not permitted.

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Kumashu-an Machiya House — Private Kyoto Townhouse with Full Kitchen Near Nijo Castle in Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
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Kumashu-an Machiya House — Private Kyoto Townhouse with Full Kitchen Near Nijo Castle

Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto

A fully private traditional machiya in central Kyoto, exclusively for your group. Fully equipped kitchen with IH cooktop, private soaking tub, and luggage delivery from Kyoto Station — all managed by a professional English-speaking operator.

Good to know

Check-in takes place at a separate desk near Kyoto Station — not at the machiya itself. Plan to collect your access information there first before proceeding to the property. Check-in window is 15:00–19:00 only — guests arriving outside this window should arrange in advance. No lift — two-story building with stairs, not suitable for guests with significant mobility limitations. Pet policy is not stated on the official site — contact the operator if this matters for your stay.

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naokonoza Bettei Umekoji — Rare Pet-Friendly Kyoto Machiya with Private Shigaraki Ceramic Bath in Umekoji / Tanbaguchi / Kyoto Railway Museum area, Kyoto
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naokonoza Bettei Umekoji — Rare Pet-Friendly Kyoto Machiya with Private Shigaraki Ceramic Bath

Umekoji / Tanbaguchi / Kyoto Railway Museum area, Kyoto

An 80+ year-old Kyoto machiya (traditional townhouse) available for exclusive whole-house rental — one of the only machiya in Kyoto that welcomes pets, with no extra charge. Features a private Shigaraki ceramic bathtub across the courtyard garden, IH kitchen, and 4 tatami rooms for up to 10 guests.

Good to know

Pets must stay in the designated pet area (pet circle next to the kitchen on the 1st floor) — not permitted to roam freely through all tatami rooms. No elevator — 2nd floor rooms require carrying luggage up stairs. Check-in requires cash payment in person at the naokonoza office — confirm the office location and hours when you receive your booking confirmation. If your arrival time changes, contact the property at least 2 hours in advance. The number of pets and species accepted was not explicitly limited in official sources — confirm when booking.

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Machiya Kaemon Kyoto-sta. — Pet-Friendly Traditional Townhouse 5 Minutes from Kyoto Station, Dogs at No Extra Charge in Kyoto Station / Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
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Machiya Kaemon Kyoto-sta. — Pet-Friendly Traditional Townhouse 5 Minutes from Kyoto Station, Dogs at No Extra Charge

Kyoto Station / Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto

A privately rented traditional Kyoto machiya 5 minutes walk from JR Kyoto Station, welcoming dogs at no extra charge. The entire 2-bedroom townhouse is exclusively yours — private spa bath, kitchen with stovetop, Kyoto Tower views, and optional local Kyoto breakfast.

Good to know

No elevator — all floors are accessed by stairs only. Not suitable for guests who cannot manage stairs with heavy luggage. Whether cats are accepted in addition to dogs has not been confirmed — contact the property before booking if you're traveling with a cat. Dog size/weight limit not publicly specified — confirm directly if your dog is large. Self check-in only — no front desk on-site. Breakfast must be pre-ordered in advance. No on-site parking — use nearby paid car parks.

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Machiya Oozora — Private Kyoto Townhouse with Full Kitchen and Garden Soaking Tub in Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
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Machiya Oozora — Private Kyoto Townhouse with Full Kitchen and Garden Soaking Tub

Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto

A fully private traditional machiya in central Kyoto, exclusively for your group. Cook your own meals in the fully equipped kitchen, or order optional Shojin Ryori zen vegetarian cuisine delivered in-house.

Good to know

Noise curfew hours are not explicitly listed — residential area etiquette applies; guests should be considerate of neighbors in the evenings. Stairs to 2nd floor bedrooms — not suitable for guests with mobility limitations. Meal delivery (including Shojin Ryori) must be pre-arranged before arrival — cannot be ordered on the day.

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