Enso Machiya

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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

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About this property

Historic Setting: Enso Machiya in Kyoto is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and authentic ryokan experience. Comfortable Amenities: Guests enjoy a serene garden, free WiFi, air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and a hot tub. Additional facilities include a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and full-day security. Prime Location: Located 48 km from Itami Airport, the ryokan is close to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine (17-minute walk), Kyoto Imperial Palace (1.8 km), and Nijo Castle (18-minute walk). Nearby attractions include Kyoto International Manga Museum and Kinkaku-ji Temple.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

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Guests who stayed here loved

Vicki
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful room, very large by Japanese standards. Amazing deep wooden bath Duvet bedding - soft and comfortable We left something behind and staff were proactive in trying to reunite us with the item”
Lauber
France France
“Everything was perfect, very nice staff, that gave us a lot of adresses and activity on Kyoto. Thank you again”
Raphaël
France France
“The hospitality was excellent and the room was beautiful. One of the best ryokan I’ve ever stayed at. Thank you very much !”
Piper
United States United States
“Beautiful layouts to the rooms, comfortable beds, great location. All around wonderful.”
Juan
United States United States
“This place is charming. The staff is very helpful, and they are always willing to make sure you have everything you need. They give you very useful recommendations for acitivities within Kyoto. The rooms are beautifully designed. They have...”
Takayuki
Japan Japan
“昔ながらの京都の商家（かつては西陣の織物関係を取り扱う商家だったとのこと）の外観と構造を残しつつ、設備や内装は極めて現代的な和モダンの宿泊施設としてリニューアルした、インバウンドだけでなく日本人の旅行客にも満足の行く宿です。 控えめな外観のエントランスを入り、おそらく商家の「店」だったスペースを過ぎかつては「おくどさん」のあった場所がフロントになっています。フロントの横には底に水を湛えた井戸が。1Fの宿泊客は中庭の眺めも楽しめます。 部屋も建物の梁も内装として活かしながら水回りは完全に...”
Alexandre
Brazil Brazil
“Estilo do quarto é muito bacana, os funcionários são super prestativos”
Anna
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Mov hezky vybaveno, krásná zahrada, super vana, 2 postele až zbytečně velké”
Isabel
United States United States
“The room was very clean, beautiful, and peaceful. The hotel itself is off the beaten path a bit, so although you have to walk a few minutes to get to public transport, what you get in return is a quiet and relaxing reprieve from the city. Staff...”
Eli
United States United States
“Leo was the only staff member we talked with during our stay (we had early mornings or late nights), and he was so helpful! Thank you Leo!”

Managed by Enso Machiya

Company review score: 8.7Based on 562 reviews from 20 properties
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Property information

Experience the timeless charm of Kyoto at Enso Machiya, a 160-year-old two-story townhouse ryokan. Nestled in Kyoto’s historic Nishijin textile district, Enso Machiya invites you to step into a world of tradition. Inside, you’ll find beautifully appointed rooms offering a seamless blend of old and new — from private hinoki bathtubs and personal washer/dryers to Nespresso coffee machines, Balmuda kettles and toasters, mini refrigerators, microwaves, flat-screen TVs, and thoughtful touches like slippers, pajamas, hair dryers, bidets, toothbrush sets, and an elegant tea set featuring sencha from Kyoto’s renowned Ippodo Tea, a beloved purveyor of fine Japanese tea since 1717.

Neighbourhood information

Guests can relax in the peaceful garden, unwind in the hot tub, or explore nearby cultural treasures including Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, the Imperial Palace, and Nijo Castle. With 24-hour front desk service, full-day security, and luggage storage, your stay is designed to be effortless and memorable.

Languages spoken

English,Japanese

Property surroundings

House rules

Enso Machiya takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Enso Machiya in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

An accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 06:00:00.

While this property offers long stays beyond one month, Booking.com is not offering a lease to a guest. Accordingly, all guests who will participate in this offering will not have any rights or interests as lessee for the offered property but should remain subject to applicable hotel stay/lodging terms and conditions.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: 京都市指令保医セ　第375