Neat design and wonderful owner, everything you need to travelling, you will find in the apartment, highly recommend it.

“Highly Recommended”

We stayed for a week and explored Kyoto by foot from here. Rachel has done a great job renovating this machiya and inside it is very comfortable and roomy. The small courtyard garden at the back provides a wonderful ambience to the living areas and is a nice place to sit in the evening and have a glass of wine. We couldn’t fault our accommodation or our host who was always available to answer questions and provide information. We self catered and the cooking facilities are very good with basic cooking ingredients such as salt, soy, oil etc. When we arrived the fridge was stocked with a range of drinks and some snacks were also provided. The wooden soaking bath is brilliant and highly recommended. A great range of soaps, lotions etc were also provided.

“It was an absolute pleasure being hosted by an exceptional Rachel during our stay at her apartment.”

“Beautiful, peaceful house with great hosts”

The house was perfect. Felt traditional, but with all modern conveniences. Very peaceful, but only a short walk to buses and restaurants. Rachel and Ryoko were great hosts, suggesting vegan restaurants and places to visit. Very highly recommended.

“A home away from home! Amazing place and sad we had to leave.”

We liked that it was in a quiet part of Kyoto and had what felt like a modern Japanese home with amazing laundry/drying facilities, kitchen and ofuro (zen bathtub). It came with breakfast foods, basic ingredients and a great selection of beauty hygiene products.

“An exceptional place to stay providing comfort, style, and calm.”

Even before we arrived at Imakumano Terrace we received exceptional service and our stay exceeded our expectations. From specific instructions for our taxi driver to a walk through of how to use the incredible facilities (the traditional Japanese bath a particular highlight) we were made to feel welcome and able to make the most of our stay. Rachel provided excellent information about how the local area and the property itself was beautiful, spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable.

“A great stay”

This might have been our family's favourite accommodation during our two weeks in Japan. Located in a quiet neighbourhood our elegant machiya offered plenty of space for the five of us and had great facilities. As hosts Rachel and Ryoko were friendly and really helpful in making our stay in Kyoto a good one.

The house is amazing, the location is great and the host is the best.

Just about everything. Super nice and unbelievablt furnished

“Wonderful authentic machiya stay in Kyoto with a host that goes over and beyond !”

Wonderful host , so kind and helpful ! Lovely authentic property too . Not too far away from the main attractions

“Excellent &”

- very good location - super friendly owner Rachel that always tries to help with questions & problems - nice house, clean , with a lot of amenities, calm & cozy - very good price imo

Highly recommended! Absolutely amazing place and hosts! You have the whole small Japanese style house for you. There was food and drinks prepared for us after arrival. Both hosts were very helpful and kind. If this place is free for your stay, just grab it :)

“It’s a gem of a stay!”

Upon arrival, I was warmly greeted by the owner and staff, which made me feel very welcome. The room had a keypad lock on the door, so I didn’t need to carry a key when going out, which was incredibly convenient. The room was well-equipped with heating, making it very comfortable to stay in.The most delightful surprise was the incredible amenities! Perhaps because Kyoto is known as a city of bread, the kitchen was stocked with a variety of delicious bread. The fridge was also filled with beers, juices, and other goodies! The bathroom amenities were equally impressive, featuring generously sized face masks, heating pads, and skincare products for both women and men. There was even a hairdryer and a hair straightener available. Upstairs in the bedroom, they provided eye masks, socks, bottled water, and more—truly thoughtful touches.I stayed with my pet, a Bichon Frise, and the pet amenities were absolutely perfect! They provided dishes for him, along with towels, pee pads, and even a trimming mist. Seeing him so comfortable, as if he were at home, made me deeply grateful that we chose to stay here. Traveling with a pet can often be challenging, but at this accommodation, we both felt completely at ease.The location is in a quiet residential area, close to attractions like Sanjusangendo Temple and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. It felt like living in Kyoto rather than just visiting. The kitchen was fully equipped, and there was a washer （Laundry detergent is also included!）and dryer, making it ideal for long-term stays. Traveling in a foreign country where language barriers can be a challenge can often feel stressful, but the friendly owner and staff, who are fluent in multiple languages, were incredibly reassuring and made everything so much easier I’ve visited Kyoto many times with my pet, and this is one of the few places where I can truly relax and feel at home. And staying in a traditional Kyoto machiya townhouse is sure to be an incredibly exciting and unique experience!

“We loved it. Thank you so much for hosting!”

Great hosts, wonderful facilities, exceptional attention to detail. One of the best stays we've had so far.

“A beautiful place to stay”

Beautifully appointed with pretty courtyard garden. Lovely owner who ensured we were well looked after without being intrusive.

“It’s an awesome space that nourishes the soul, and the gentle and kind people here just made our stay in Kyoto so memora”

Everyone and everything was just wonderful. Our host Rachel and her assistant are such warm and thoughtful people who surprised us with goodies in the fridge, and an array of snacks upon check in. My daughter was so delighted by their kind gesture to help us celebrate an event. The bed arrangement (single futons for every person), the amenities in the bathroom, the kitchenware; were all perfectly curated. We loved walking around the quiet lanes that led to quaint temples and of course, to the iconic Kiyomizudera.

The place is marvelous and totaly worth the money paid. Rachel and ryoko were super helpfull with whatever we needed and more. Highly recomended.

“Beautiful house, extraordinary service.”

The house is amazing. It has the perfect items to make you feel at home. It is very big as compared to other houses in Japan. Futons are very comfortable, kitchen plenty of food to have breakfast and some beverages in the fridge. Rachel, the owner, is amazing, so interested in what we needed. She helped us a lot with everything. We would definitely love to go back to the house on our next visit. Thank you for everything Rachel.

“Perfect for all !! We loved your beautiful ryokan and all the services ! Thanks so much.”

The perfect ryokan and the owner kindness !!

“It feels like home.”

Everything was outstanding. Tastefully decorated and functional. Rachel is an amazing host and always ready to help. We found ourselves saying “let’s go home” instead of hotel/accommodation at the end of our daily trips.