10/10 Excellent
Tony, Kuching, Sarawak
Apr 3, 2017
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Gagakuan
4.0 star property
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Close to Kyoto Tower and Kawaramachi Street, Gagakuan provides amenities like a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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Exceptional
Entire home
1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Gagakuan
This vacation home features self parking, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. The vacation home features free WiFi and a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Comforts include premium bedding and a down comforter, and guests will also find conveniences like a coffee/tea maker and a dining table. Housekeeping is not available.
This vacation home offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers.
Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Self parking on site (surcharge)
Family friendly
- Children's dinnerware
- High chair
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Espresso maker
- Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- Down comforter
- Premium bedding
Bathroom
- 1 private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Rainfall showerhead
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Shampoo
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
Outdoor areas
- Garden
- Yard
Climate control
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
- No housekeeping service
- Safe
- Tour and ticket assistance
Location highlights
- Near a metro station
- Near a train station
Safety features
- 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
- 1 building
- 2 floors
- 3 units
- Garden
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
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 100–10,000 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
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
Gagakuan
Gagakuan House
Gagakuan House Kyoto
Gagakuan Kyoto
Gagakuan Kyoto
Gagakuan Private vacation home
Gagakuan Private vacation home Kyoto
About the neighborhood
Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, this vacation home is near a metro station. Nishiki Market and Yasaka Shrine are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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223-13 Kamiyanagichou, Youbai Street, Shinmachi Higashi-iru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8301
What's nearby
Kawaramachi Street10 min walk - 0.9 km
Shijo Street10 min walk - 0.9 km
Kyoto Tower14 min walk - 1.2 km
Kyoto Station Building15 min walk - 1.3 km- Higashi Honganji Temple8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
- Gojo Station3 min walk
- Shijo Station11 min walk
- Itami Airport (ITM)56 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's4 min walk
- CoCo壱番屋 烏丸五条店4 min walk
- 蕎麦の実よしむら (Sobanomi Yoshimura)4 min walk
- スペインバル Santres3 min walk
- 大宝4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Gagakuan pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for a fee.
What time is check-in at Gagakuan?
Check-in begins at 3 PM.
What time is check-out at Gagakuan?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Gagakuan located?
Located in Shimogyo Ward, this boutique vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Higashi Honganji Temple, Kawaramachi Street, and Shijo Street. Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market are also within 1 mi (2 km). Gojo Station is only a 3-minute walk and Tanbaguchi Station is 18 minutes.
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Gagakuan Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jan 29, 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice
this is one of my best exp ever in japan. Thanks for mako
Verified traveler
10/10 Excellent
Silvano
Aug 25, 2015
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed there for six nights, and found it very comfortable with all the facilities provided for a relaxing stay.
Silvano
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Aug 2, 2015
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Summer in Kyoto
Our family of four (two kids aged 11 and 15) enjoyed a fantastic week at Gagakuan. Our host Saki was very responsive from the initial reservation until we departed. She even dropped off a delicious birthday cake for my daughter who celebrated her birthday the day before we arrived.
This is not a traditional hotel room but a traditional Japanese house in a very nice neighbourhood. The house itself is very well equipped and a fantastic way to experience living in a traditional family home. Although more than 100 years old and very traditional, it has been equipped with a number of modern touches that enhance the stay. Our two kids were absolutely fascinated with the house and the entire environment. For our purposes, it was ideally situated between Kyoto station and central Kyoto. The Gojo subway stop and the bus stop are both less than a five minute walk from the house. This allows you to easily access the public transportation system to all of the wonderful temples. We also took side trips to Osaka, Nara and a day trip to Hiroshima using our Japan rail passes.
Except for a few hot days (typical for Kyoto in the summer), we had a perfect time in Kyoto thanks to our great stay at Gagakaun and the kind generosity of Saki. We hope we get another chance to return to Kyoto and see the things we missed this visit and stay here again.
Verified traveler
10/10 Excellent
May Gee, Singapore
Jun 14, 2015
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay.
Great stay. The lady in charge was very nice. The place is not easy to find for first-timer but she kindly picked us up at the train exit. Also gave many advices on traveling. Place is clean and well-equipped.
May Gee
10/10 Excellent
Peng-Ying, TW
May 15, 2015
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a wonderful place!
This stay experience is way beyond our expectation. The house is full of surprise the moment we stepped into it: cozy and comfy, wonderful space, beautifully designed, friendly-arranged in every details. The house owner is very nice and provided information needed before we arrived and during our stay. My family and I just love of all this house and the comfortable and warm aura it offered. Moreover, nice spot, traffic is convenient, quiet and wonderful temperature while sleeping at night. EXCELLENT!!
Peng-Ying
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Aug 24, 2014
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little home in Kyoto
Very warm welcome and good service. The little house is very convenient. The location is quiet.
Verified traveler
10/10 Excellent
arthur
Jul 4, 2014
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Experience Kyoto City
It was a fantastic experience staying in Gagakuan. We were welcomed by Ms Mako and she has given very valuable travel advice according weather and transportation. The house has a very relaxing environment, no TV, but provided with relaxing music CD. I had a very relaxing night like spending time in a cafe. The house also provided one bicycle, it is great way to experience the city as well.
arthur
10/10 Excellent
sherri r
May 28, 2014
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
heaven in Kyoto
Makko has created the most perfect blend of home, luxury, comfort and style. We want to live there. Every day. Conveniently located with the most serenely tranquil aura. Aftrt a day trekking there is no better space to come home to. We were so gratedul for a cold bottle in the fridge and lovely veggies and cheese and a rainy evening while we were snuggled dreamily.
sherri r
10/10 Excellent
Karena
Apr 9, 2014
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
很溫馨的民宿
很棒很溫馨,老闆人也好貼心,環境超舒服,而且是樓中樓,我們還想住一個禮拜!!真的太舒適了!!
Karena
10/10 Excellent
Robyn
Apr 8, 2014
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for a family holiday!
We stayed at Gagakuan during Kyoto's cherry blossom season, which was brilliant and recommended for all travellers to Japan! Gagakuan is a renovated period style Japanese townhouse, very centrally located to trains (Gojo station), cool areas of Kyoto (Nishiki Market, Gion, Teramachi, supermarket, local restaurants), and very safe. Mako san, the owner, helped make our stay a fabulous one - from before we arrived (maps in Japanese, giving taxi driver directions in Japanese), to making us comfortable in the house, guiding us to local sights and activities, with great communication during our stay. The house has everything you need and so much better than a hotel. We loved the separate living spaces, very comfortable beds, cooking facilities and the deep bath! Taxis to most of the major sights was ridiculously cheap as Gagakuan was in close proximity to everything, and you can flag them down in the street one block away from the house. We had a fantastic time and would definitely stay here again, as well as recommend this place to others.
Robyn
10/10 Excellent
Christian
Mar 27, 2014
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Härligt traditionellt radhus, fantastisk service
Jättebra boende som rekommenderas varmt!
Christian
10/10 Excellent
Mike
Mar 24, 2014
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A small touch of old Japan
Gagakuan is not a hotel, it's the equivalent of a US townhouse, built about 100 years ago. It's a 2 story unit with a full kitchen downstairs and beds upstairs. It was very clean and easy to walk to Nijo Castle and other. Kyoto sights. We really enjoyed it because it was so different from the hotels we stay in when we travel. If you must have a TV and maid service look elsewhere (there is free wifi and a laptop in the home), but this is the perfect place to stay when visiting a city like Kyoto.
Mike
10/10 Excellent
Y Nam
Mar 1, 2014
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
fantastic place
It was really nice more than I expected. I have a feeling to live my home. If I have a chance to come Kyoto, I would like to visit here again.
Y Nam
10/10 Excellent
Len C
Feb 27, 2014
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best way to enjoy Kyoto
Our family of 4 completely enjoyed 2 wonderful nights at this cute little Japanese home. The service was excellent and started even before we arrived, with Saki reaching out to us by email to make sure we knew how to find the place and to keep tabs on our arrival. When we arrived Saki explained the use of various features on the home and left us to our privacy. But that didnt stop there as she kept checking in on us by email to make sure we were doing ok. And we did far more than just "OK". Kyoto is a beautiful place to visit and Gagakuan certainly adds to the enjoyment of this fine city. So much so that our kids actually called it "home", albeit temporarily. We would definitely love to go there again.
Len C
10/10 Excellent
Yoo Choi
Feb 5, 2014
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
성실한 서비스
일본의 오래된 주택을 개조하여 만든 숙소인데 집처럼 편하게 지낼수 있었습니다. 필요한것이 다 준비 되어 있어요. 주인은 컨시어지 역할까지 다 잘 해줍니다. 가고 싶은곳의 정보와 절약해서 관광 하는법 효율적인 관광 코스 계획 짜기도 알려주고, ...필요한것이 있으면 바로 바로 전달해주니 든든해요.... 단점은 호텔의 위치 찾기입니다. 택시 기사도 쉬이 찾지 못하는 골목길안에 위치해 있으므로 주변 정보를 잘 알아두고 찾아간다면 도움이 될것입니다.
Yoo Choi
10/10 Excellent
장창원
Feb 5, 2014
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
아름다운 내부공간과 편리한 위치
호텔내부의 아름다움과 편리함이 정말 좋으며 호텔의 위치는 JR교토와 한큐선의 중간에 있어 철도이용에 매우 편리하다. 또한 호텔주면에 니시혼간지 등 문화유적도 도보로 5분안에 위치하고 있어 매우 좋다. 가족과 여행을 한다면 정말 강력이 추천할 숙소이다.
장창 원
10/10 Excellent
Will Chen
Dec 3, 2013
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place in Kyoto
Only one subway stop away from Kyoto station. Classic Loft. Well equiped. Warm and personal service. Superb experience.
Will Chen
10/10 Excellent
soccer mom
Dec 1, 2013
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Authentic Japanese style house on quaint alley
Off the beaten path, this house is great for a family of four. It is in a great location for food, access to subway yet quiet. It is an eco-house, with many impressive energy saving details. As well, we arrived late and the the fridge was stocked with food, so we didn't have to go out late at night. It was a truly local experience. We loved it.
soccer mom
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Nov 16, 2013
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute, independent living but with support nearby
LOCATION HINTS: Ask the taxi to drop you at Shimogyo Junior High School and find Cafe World a little corner cafe just across the street from the school. From the cafe, you can see a vending machine on the street corner. From the cafe, walk towards the vending machine and turn right at the vending machine, then left down the path at the second powerpole. This path leads to gagakuan. see Google maps streetview.SIGHTSEEING:Walking distance to the temples and cute traditional shops. GAGAKUAN: Saki was wonderful, you feel like you have an invisible concierge if you need any help. The place is lovely, just keep the noise down so as to not disturb the neighbours as the walls are thin.
Verified traveler
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Nov 9, 2013
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
京都で町屋に泊まる
京都で町屋に泊まれる事になり楽しみにしていました。五条の駅からも近く、静かな路上を入った所にありました。町屋の中はモダンに改装してあり、素敵なキッチンに、可愛いバスルーム、そして広々としたダイニングテーブルで朝食をとるのも楽しかったです。とても快適に過ごすことが出来ました。
Verified traveler
10/10 Excellent
Carol
Nov 7, 2013
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful!
We (husband, mother-in-law and myself) loved our stay at Gagakuan!The proprietor met us as we exited from our cab and extend an extraordinary quality of hospitality during our stay. This accommodation was perfect for several people - one downstairs room, Japanese style with tatami mats/futon and attached toilet. The property has the charm of an old Japanese style townhouse with the sensibility and style, in the kitchen, of a modern/Italian influenced larder -there was olive oil to cook with and very stylish plates/cups and flatware/utensils. We highly enjoyed shopping for food at the Nishiki market and eating "in" for breakfast and dinner, with the mid-day meal out at a local restaurant. We had a quiet, peaceful and entirely delightful stay at this townhouse. I/we highly recommend this accommodation!
Carol
10/10 Excellent
A traveler, Chicago
Jun 26, 2013
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience
The hotels in Kyoto generally don't match up to those in Tokyo. Gagakuan is a wonderful alternative: essentially a converted town home with modern amenities. It was an extremely comfortable stay! The service and help provided by the staff was excellent and extremely friendly.
A traveler
10/10 Excellent
famille 3 pers., Languedoc-Roussillon, France
May 20, 2013
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
formule idéale pour 4 personnes (famille ou amis)
l'interêt de cette réservation était de vivre quelques jours dans une maison traditionnelle en bois à Kyoto #maison restaurée à l'ancienne#, avec tout le confort d'une maison confortablement équipée. Le personnel était vraiment attentif: Saki san nous a aidé dans nos réservations de restaurants, dans nos recherches de temples à visiter, de marchés aux puces....sans oublier les cadeaux surprises qu"elle nous a apportés inopinément, merci Saki san!
famille 3 pers.
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Apr 2, 2013
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is not a hotel, but a great single-unit townhouse in a central area of Kyoto. We had a fantastic time there and would recommend to anyone who's looking for an unusual place to stay.