Fushimi Ward stay.Your stay at this Fushimi Ward vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kawaramachi Street. Kamo River and Nintendo World Headquarters are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Benzaiten Chokeiji Temple - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Kamo River - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
Jonangu Shrine - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
Fushimi Castle - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles
Getting around
Fushimi-momoyama Station - 11 min walk
Chushojima Station - 15 min walk
Itami Airport (ITM) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
手打ちうどん やまびこ 伏見店 - 1 min walk
Sammo - 4 min walk
ラーメン藤 - 6 min walk
麺心 よし田 - 5 min walk
珍遊大手筋店 - 6 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.
Secret Garden K.Y.O.T.O
Traditional Kyoto townhouse built in early Showa era(1931), well maintained and fitted with modern facilities. Situated in a historical town famous for its Japanese sake brewing with some of the best known brands such as Gekkeikan & Kizakura. Fushimi Inari shrine is also nearby(about 15 minutes), which was voted the most popular spot by foreigners.
The entire house is free for use, but sleeping arrangements are in accordance with guest numbers, so please enter the correct guest number at booking.
1~2 guests: 1 double bed 3~4 guests: 2 double beds 5 guests: 2 double beds and one single futon/mattress
Fully licensed, this 2 Storey 4 room town house has dinning area, shower, toilet & laundry space. The traditional tea room can be easily transformed into a single bedroom. In total it is capable of accommodating 5 people, if you want to bring your portable baby cot, there will be plenty of space to put it.
By train, it is on the Keihan Mainline connecting Osaka and Kyoto, the nearest & most convenient train station to get off is Chushojima, at its North exit you can either catch the No.81 bus or taxi here, takes only about 3 minutes. No.81 bus departs every 10 to 15 minutes, from 6am to 10pm, price 230, please get off at the 3rd stop called Higomachi, & keep walking the same direction as the bus for about 20 metres and look for an alley only about a metre wide, we are at the end of it. Alternatively you might choose to walk from the train station to our house, its about 15 minutes by walk.
Coming from Kyoto station(If from Kansai airport/Tokyo/Nagoya etc please take a JR train or bus to Kyoto station first): at the C4 bus platform, catch No.81 bus, it departs every 10 to 15 minutes, from 6.30am to 10.47pm, price 230, duration about 30 minutes, get off at Higomachi. Our house is just opposite the stop on the other side of the road.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 517 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are welcome
Maximum 2 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes 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
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Secret Garden K.Y.O.T.O to the airport?
This vacation home is 28.8 mi (49-min drive) away from the Itami Airport (ITM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Secret Garden K.Y.O.T.O have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
Does Secret Garden K.Y.O.T.O offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Secret Garden K.Y.O.T.O?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Secret Garden K.Y.O.T.O?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Secret Garden K.Y.O.T.O?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Secret Garden K.Y.O.T.O have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Secret Garden K.Y.O.T.O have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Secret Garden K.Y.O.T.O to downtown Kyoto?
This vacation home is 5.3 mi away from Kyoto.
Secret Garden K.Y.O.T.O Reviews
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Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Bonnie M.
Mar 30, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
It was a lovely home. The space was as pictured. Initially, I was concerned I wouldn't find the property because I'm unfamiliar with how homes are placed in Japan, but the host provided a great map. Also, Google Street View helped. I will say that my kid and I have sensitive noses and a neighbor was smoking outside. We were able to smell the smoke and initially thought the smell was from the property. Just so you know it's not the property and the smell does go away.
Bonnie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
10/10 Excellent
Terry F.
Oct 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Japanese style house, Lower ceilings, taller people beware. Parking and shoping close. Very nice place. Very clean and comfortable.
Terry F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Hannah H.
Jun 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and charming but distant
While the property was certainly clean and very charming, the pictures suggested it was much nearer to notable attractions than it actually was. It was about 45 minutes by bus and rail to Gion, which it pictured, and even further to the philosophers path, which was also pictured. I was pretty upset to find out just how far away we actually were to the things we came to see. Additionally, the air conditioner works but not very well— it took several hours to cool just one room to a tolerable temperature on an 85 degree day. It was fine, but wouldn’t recommend it to a friend.
Hannah H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Isabel M.
Apr 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Charming
Comfortable and charming, especially upstairs.. not that easy to find at night … great to have a washing machine and good bathroom… some tea in the kitchen would have been nice… good location …