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Kamo-Zen

3.0 star property
Holiday home with kitchenette, a quick walk to Kenninji Temple

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Private Vacation Home | Living area
Private Vacation Home | Private kitchen
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 548.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$265
1 June - 2 June

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

Holiday home with kitchenette, a quick walk to Kenninji Temple
This smoke-free holiday home features an arcade/games room. The holiday 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, such as a washing machine and a sitting area. Housekeeping is not available.
This holiday home offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and complimentary slippers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes dining tables. Beds feature down duvets. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, bidets, toilets with an electronic bidet and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board.

Public bath/onsen services include a yukata (Japanese robe).

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private indoor bath (no minerals)

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Corner guards

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • 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 lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoke-free property

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 centre
  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Window guards
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • 4 units
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Traditional architecture
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 6 PM
Guests will receive an email 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
Luggage storage must be requested at least one day in advance of arrival.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for JPY 5000 per stay

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 200–1,000 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
On-site 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 that 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 any lifts
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

KAMO-ZEN Kyoto
KAMO-ZEN Kyoto
KAMO-ZEN Private vacation home
KAMO-ZEN Private vacation home Kyoto
Private vacation home KAMO-ZEN Kyoto
Kyoto KAMO-ZEN Private vacation home
KAMO-ZEN House Kyoto
KAMO-ZEN House
Private vacation home KAMO-ZEN

About the area

Map
151 Takemura-machi, Higashiyama-ku, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0845

What's nearby

  • Kiyomizu Temple - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sanjusangen-do Temple - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pontocho Alley - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Heian Shrine - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 6 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Higashiyama Station - 2 min drive
  • Kiyomizu-gojo Station - 11 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪十六代権太夫 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪油そば ねこまた - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪龍門本店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪前田珈琲高台寺店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪サガン - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Kamo-Zen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kamo-Zen?

As of 15 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kamo-Zen on 1 June 2025 start from AU$264.99, including 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 at Kamo-Zen?

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Kamo-Zen located?

Located in Gion, this holiday 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. Kiyomizu-gojo Station is 11 minutes by foot and Gion-shijo Station is 16 minutes.

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Kamo-Zen Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely beautiful place in a great location. Highly recommend. Every detail is thoughtfully crafted.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

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.

8/10 Good

marla

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

ジェイミン

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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Markus

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.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

かいせい

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
とても綺麗で京都の歴史ある町屋に泊まることができて幸せでした。全て綺麗な内装で清潔に保たれていて良かったです。またぜひ利用したいです！
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lilin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
清水水寺や円山公園、祇園など徒歩圏内で、ロケーションはとても良い。2階に二つのベッドルーム、一階にLDKがある。各部屋はとても清潔で、居心地が良い。今後京都に行く時にまた利用したいと思う。
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

ユキ

Liked: Cleanliness
とても素晴らしい施設でしたが、唯一WI-FIの接続が出来なくて、とても残念でした。 それ以外は、文句の付けようがありませんでした。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

最高

とても良かった
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable beds, kids enjoyed sleeping on futons, good bath
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018