Located close to Rokuharamitsu-ji Temple and Kenninji Temple, Kamo-Zen provides an arcade/game room. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 548.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Fireplace
The current price is ₩307,466
₩307,466
₩338,215 total
Mar 14 - Mar 15
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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.
Kamo-Zen
This smoke-free vacation home features an arcade/game room. The vacation home boasts a fireplace and offers free WiFi and a kitchenette. For a bit of entertainment, a flat-screen TV comes with cable channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like a washing machine and a sitting area. Housekeeping is not available.
This vacation home offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and slippers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bidets, toilets with an electronic bidet, and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards.
Public bath/onsen services include a yukata (Japanese robe).
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Private indoor bath (no minerals)
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Family friendly
Corner guards
Kitchenette
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Tea bags/instant coffee
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Tea service
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Down comforter
Bathroom
1 private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Slippers
Soap
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Genkan (entryway)
Living room
Separate sitting area
Entertainment
Books
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Laundry
Laundry detergent
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in public areas
Cobblestone flooring in public areas
Front entrance ramp
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Hardwood flooring in room
No elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Guidebooks
Iron/ironing board
Limited-hour front desk
Local maps
Luggage storage
No housekeeping service
Location highlights
In a historical district
In the city center
Near a metro station
Near a train station
Near the boardwalk/promenade
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Theme park nearby
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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 6 PM
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Luggage storage must be requested at least one day in advance of arrival.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for JPY 5000 per stay
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 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.
Optional extras
Crib (infant bed) fee: JPY 5000 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 20 years old
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
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About the neighborhood
Located in Gion, a neighborhood in Kyoto, this vacation home is near a metro station and near a boardwalk/promenade. Kenninji Temple and Kodai-ji Temple are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Pontocho Alley. Kiyomizu Temple and Sanjusangen-do Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
As of Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kamo-Zen on Mar 14, 2026 start from ₩307,466, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Kamo-Zen?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Kamo-Zen?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Kamo-Zen located?
Located in Gion, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Rokuharamitsu-ji Temple, Kenninji Temple, and Kodai-ji Temple. Kiyomizu Temple and Sanjusangen-do Temple are also within 15 minutes. Gojo Station is 21 minutes by foot and Higashiyama Station is 22 minutes.
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Kamo-Zen Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely beautiful place in a great location. Highly recommend. Every detail is thoughtfully crafted.
Aimee
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sonia
Oct 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Hands down this was the BEST accommodation we had in all of Japan! If you want a local neighbourhood stay that is close to all the cultural areas this place is fantastic. I call it the new Gion without all the tourists and crazyness. Great food options and local supermarkets, we didn’t want to leave.
Sonia
10/10 Excellent
Charles
Feb 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
The staff was amazing. Extremely kind and informative. The property itself was clean, comfortable and convenient for it’s location. Couldn’t of asked for a better place to stay.
Charles
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
marla
Feb 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Cute home on a quiet street
Great stay in a very cute home for my family of 4, 2 teenage boys. Everything we needed was available. Very clean! And quiet!
Because this was winter and cold, we could have used more heat. The house has one portable space heater for two floors. We turn this off when not home. So we arrive home to a cold house at night.
marla
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
ジェイミン
Mar 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sorry for english, but this review is for foreign tourists
This really is the best way to stay in Kyoto. It's a beautifully maintained kyo-machiya in one of the most beautiful areas of the city
In the reviews, the main complaints seem to be about the location, and how its hard for cars and taxi to get there. I would argue that this is actually a benefit. This is not a noisy crowded tourist area. It is a quiet, peaceful, traditional Kyoto neighbourhood. The lack of major car traffic makes it safer to walk, and really helps maintain the feel of the neighbourhood. You can always take a taxi to get close by and then walk for a few minutes
But I wouldn't suggest avoiding walking. The walk to the machiya from pretty much anywhere is an absolutely magical walk. The people, the shops, the shrines and temples, its really a magical experience just being able to walk through gion on the way home. It's not that far from bus stops and train stations, and the walk will end up being one of the most memorable parts of your trip. I even loved talking to people in the neighbourhood
The machiya itself was expertly reformed. Kyo-machiya tend to be very old, not well insulated, and a bit mouldy, but this one had no problems. It felt modern and traditional, and the bath was absolutely gorgeous. It also has washitsu with well maintained tatami, and tools for doing tea (chawan, chashaku, chasen, kama, etc)
This is my favourite place to stay in Kyoto. I hope I can stay there every time I am home
ジェイミン
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Markus
Aug 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Empfehlenswerte Ferienwohnung in der Nähe des Kiyomizu-dera. Sehr durchdachte Einrichtung. Nach Gion Zentrum 15 Minuten Fußweg.
Steile Stufen ins 1. Geschoss ( Schlafzimmer und Tatami-Raum).
Sehr schöner Miniaturgarten vor dem Badezimmer.
Klimatisierung in jedem Raum.
Die Wohnung macht einen sehr gepflegten Eindruck. Wir haben dort zwei schöne Wochen verbracht.
Markus
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
かいせい
May 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication