Koyuan

Koyuan is an accommodation facility that enables you to charter and stay at a whole block of “machiya,” Kyoto’s traditional townhouse. It is a place where you can experience Japanese culture and art created with obsession of the owner who is a painter in Kyoto.
It is the nearest machiya accommodation facility to the center area of Gion in Kyoto and is located in an alley connected to popular Gion Hanamikoji where maikos and geikos can be often seen. Popular sightseeing spots, Yasaka Shrine, Kodaiji Temple and Kiyomizu-dera are also very conveniently accessible on foot. You may securely stay at this facility with hotel / inn business license.

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Travel Guide

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  • Kyoto travel guide - Kenninji
    Kenninji Temple 3 mins on foot

    It is one of Five Great zen Temples of Kyoto and is the first zen temple in Kyoto built by Enzai.

  • Kyoto travel guide - Kiyomizu Temple
    Kiyomizu Temple 15 mins on foot

    A historic temple registered under World Cultural Heritage List.

  • Kyoto travel guide - Gion Hanamikoji
    Gion Hanamikoji 5 mins on foot

    Flagstones, machiya-style houses and maikos look very good with each other.

  • Kyoto travel guide - Yasaka Shrine
    Yasaka Shrine 5 mins on foot

    Yasaka Shrine has been popular with the name of “Gion-san”.