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Interior
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81055 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Kawaramachi Street
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

Heart of Kyoto.Within a 15-minute walk of this Higashiyama Ward vacation home, you'll find Kiyomizu Temple and Kawaramachi Street. Nishiki Market and Kyoto Tower are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kiyomizu Temple - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Yasaka Shrine - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Tofukuji Station - 2 min drive
  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 11 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪十六代権太夫 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪市川屋珈琲 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fuju Japenese Tea House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ゆば泉 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪EMBA - ‬10 min walk

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.


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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fusuma (room partition)
  • Living room
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

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 center

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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,055 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Enso-an - Refined cozy house in heart of Kyoto to the airport?

This vacation home is 30.7 mi (53-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Enso-an - Refined cozy house in heart of Kyoto have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Enso-an - Refined cozy house in heart of Kyoto offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Enso-an - Refined cozy house in heart of Kyoto?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Enso-an - Refined cozy house in heart of Kyoto?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Enso-an - Refined cozy house in heart of Kyoto?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Enso-an - Refined cozy house in heart of Kyoto have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Enso-an - Refined cozy house in heart of Kyoto have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Enso-an - Refined cozy house in heart of Kyoto to downtown Kyoto?

This vacation home is 1.4 mi away from Kyoto.

Enso-an - Refined cozy house in heart of Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzette T.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M., Canada

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell H.

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024