A list by Eva Schulz & Kim Moore. Updated August 2025.
We have created a list with the best private villas in Kyoto, Japan. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A 5-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station, Yasaka Shrine and Chion-In Temple will bring you to Jeugiya, a Japanese-style holiday home located in a quiet residential area of central Kyoto. The entire house can be rented by 1 group with up to 4 guests. A garden, free WiFi access, a Western dining area and grocery delivery service are all on offer here.
Jeguiya features a serene Japanese interior with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding. There’s also a seating area with modern lounging chairs, while amenities include a TV with satellite channels, a fridge and an electric kettle. The house includes a modern toilet and a bathroom with a wooden bathtub.
Breakfast can be arranged upon request. Shops and restaurants can be found within a 10-minute walk.Show full description
Open in September 2017, this air-conditioned holiday home features free WiFi. Kiyomizu-Gojo Station is a 5-minute walk, and JR Kyoto Station is 20 minutes on foot. The property features views of the river and is 1.8 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 1.6 km away.
The two-story house is fitted with a kitchen with a microwave and fridge. Towels and bed linen are provided in this holiday home. There is a private bathroom with a bath. There are two bedrooms and a toilet on the first floor, and you will find a living room with views of Kamo River on the second floor.
Guests can play a koto on site free of charge. Seasonal hot pot dinner delivery is available at an additional charge.
Kyoto International Manga Museum is 1.9 km from Shirasagi Kyoto, while Tofuku-ji Temple is 2.3 km away. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 38 km from the property.Show full description
Offering private accommodation, Kyomachiya Suite Rikyu is a Japanese-style machiya townhouse centrally located in the Higashiyama ward of Kyoto. The property boasts garden views and free WiFi throughout the entire property. Yasaka Shrine is only a 5-minute walk away, while Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a 10-minute walk away.
Kyomachiya Suite Rikyu features a kitchen equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, coffeemaker and an electric kettle. The bathroom comes with towels and free toiletries. One bedroom features an Iwata bed.
There are several restaurants within a 5-minute walk from the property. JR Kyoto Station is a 15-minute ride via taxi, while convenience stores and 24-hour supermarkets are within a 5-minute walk.Show full description
Set in the Nakagyo Ward district in Kyoto, Kyonoyado Gekkoan offers an equipped accommodation with an balcony and free WiFi. The property is 1.1 km from Nijo Castle.
This holiday home comes with a kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and a bathroom with a bath.
A vegetarian or continental breakfast is available daily at the property.
Kyoto International Manga Museum is 2.1 km from the holiday home. Osaka Itami Airport is 37 km from the property.Show full description
Kyoto Machiya Cottage karigane is a detached holiday home set in Kyoto in the Kyoto Region and is 2 km from Kinkaku-ji. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.
The kitchen comes with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge and there is a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Towels and bed linen are available in this holiday home.
Bike hire is available at the property free of charge. The property is just a minute's walk away from Daitokuji temple, while it is a 10-minute drive away to the Imperial Palace and Nijo Castle. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 50 km from the property.Show full description
In the Kita Ward district of Kyoto, close to Kinkaku-ji Temple, Nachiya has a garden and a washing machine. Among the facilities at this property are luggage storage space and bicycle parking, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.9 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine.
The air-conditioned villa consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a coffee machine, and 2 bathrooms with a bidet and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the villa. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Nijo Castle is 3.8 km from the villa, while Kyoto Imperial Palace is 3.8 km from the property. Itami Airport is 49 km away.Show full description
Set in Kyoto, less than 1 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 2 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, Imakumano Terrace - Mokubei An 木米庵 offers spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. This recently renovated holiday home is located 2 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 2.7 km from Kyoto Station. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.
This holiday home will provide guests with a flat-screen TV, a patio, a seating area and an iPad. The kitchen is fitted with a dishwasher, a microwave and a toaster and there is a private bathroom with slippers and a hair dryer. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security.
Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
Gion Shijo Station is 2.9 km from the holiday home, while Tofuku-ji Temple is 1.6 km from the property. Itami Airport is 44 km away.Show full description
Situated in Kyoto, 1.1 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 1.2 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple, 東山清水 友庵 features air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. The property has inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 1.2 km from Gion Shijo Station. Outdoor seating is also available at the villa.
The villa features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. This villa is allergy-free and non-smoking.
Guests can also relax in the garden.
Popular points of interest near 東山清水 友庵 include Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Shoren-in Temple and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. The unit at the property features a walk-in shower and a dressing room. Itami Airport is 45 km from the property.Show full description
Set within the Higashiyama Ward district in Kyoto, hotori has air conditioning, a terrace, and river views. The property has garden and city views, and is 600 metres from Gion Shijo Station. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking holiday home features a hot tub.
Featuring a Blu-ray player, the holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub and a bidet. A flat-screen TV with streaming services and a DVD player are featured. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.
For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to have groceries delivered.
A baby safety gate is also available at the holiday home, while guests can also relax in the garden.
Popular points of interest near hotori include Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Sanjusangen-do Temple and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Itami Airport is 45 km away.Show full description
Boasting a spa bath and garden view, Kyoyado Usagi is situated right in the heart of Kyoto. This 4-star holiday home offers luggage storage space and a concierge service. The accommodation features a hot tub, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms.
All units in the holiday home are fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, slippers and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also available, as well as a kettle. At the holiday home, each unit has bed linen and towels.
A bicycle rental service is available at the holiday home.
Nijo Castle is 600 metres from Kyoyado Usagi, while Kyoto International Manga Museum is 1.4 km from the property. Itami Airport is 46 km away.Show full description
In the Ukyo Ward district of Kyoto, close to Kinkaku-ji Temple, 伝心庵 Garden Villa Denshin-An has free bikes and a washing machine. The property features garden views and is 4.1 km from Nijo Castle and 4.5 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.9 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine.
This holiday home is fitted with 2 bedrooms, a living room and a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop. Offering free private parking, this 4-star holiday home also features free WiFi. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom.
For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to have groceries delivered. The holiday home is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in.
Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
Kyoto International Manga Museum is 6.1 km from the holiday home, while Arashiama Bamboo Grove is 6.1 km from the property. Itami Airport is 49 km away.Show full description
Situated in Kyoto, 800 metres from Kinkaku-ji Temple and 1.1 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Hananobou Kinkakuji-michi offers a garden and air conditioning. The property features garden and inner courtyard views, and is 3.2 km from Nijo Castle. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space for guests.
The holiday home has 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and 1 bathroom with a bidet. Featuring free private parking, this 2-star holiday home also features free WiFi. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service.
Kyoto Imperial Palace is 3.4 km from the holiday home, while Kyoto International Manga Museum is 4.9 km from the property. Itami Airport is 48 km away.Show full description
Situated in Kyoto, 1.1 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 2.1 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, Imakumano Terrace - Eisen An 潁川庵 features spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. This recently renovated holiday home is located 2.2 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and 2.8 km from Kyoto Station. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.
This holiday home will provide guests with a flat-screen TV, a patio, a seating area and an iPad. The kitchen has a dishwasher, a microwave and a toaster and there is a private bathroom with slippers and a hair dryer. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security.
Guests can also relax in the garden.
Tofuku-ji Temple is 1.6 km from the holiday home, while Gion Shijo Station is 3.1 km from the property. Itami Airport is 45 km away.Show full description
Attractively situated in the centre of Kyoto, 京都 三日月 Mikazuki offers a terrace, air conditioning, free WiFi and flat-screen TV. With river views, this accommodation features a balcony. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.3 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple.
Boasting a game console, the holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a fridge, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub and a bath. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.
For guests with children, the holiday home provides an indoor play area.
Popular points of interest near 京都 三日月 Mikazuki include TKP Garden City Kyoto, Gion Shijo Station and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Itami Airport is 45 km from the property.Show full description
Boasting mountain views, The Lodge MIWA features accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 20 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is allergy-free and is situated 21 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine.
The spacious villa has 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, bathrobes and a washing machine. A private entrance leads guests into the villa, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. The villa offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.
A car rental service is available at the villa, while fishing and hiking can be enjoyed nearby.
Kyoto Imperial Palace is 22 km from The Lodge MIWA, while Arashiama Bamboo Grove is 23 km from the property. Itami Airport is 75 km away.Show full description
Located in Kyoto with Heian Shrine and Samurai Kembu Kyoto nearby, Machiya Kyoto Shogoin provides accommodation with free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub. Featuring free bikes, the 2-star holiday home has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The holiday home features family rooms.
Offering garden or quiet street views, each unit comes with a kitchen, a satellite flat-screen TV and DVD player, desk, a washing machine and a private bathroom with hot tub and slippers. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the holiday home, every unit has bed linen and towels.
Guests can also relax in the garden.
Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple is 1.6 km from the holiday home, while Shoren-in Temple is 1.7 km away. Itami Airport is 48 km from the property.Show full description
Situated a 5-minute walk from Gojo Subway Station, this air-conditioned traditional Japanese holiday home features free WiFi, a hot tub and a balcony.
The unit is 2 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and around a 20-minutes walk to Kyoto Station. The Gion area is also only a 15-minute walk away. The property staff can give tours at an additional fee, or provide travel information of Kyoto.
Guests can enjoy the flat-screen TV and the views of the property garden. Free coffee and tea are available.
The holiday home has 3 bedrooms of traditional style featuring Japanese futon bedding and tatami (woven-straw) flooring. There is 1 bathroom equipped with a bath, shower and free toiletries. The unit is fitted with a simple kitchenette consisting of a microwave, refrigerator and an electric kettle. Towels and bed linen are also provided.
No meals are provided at the property.Show full description
BenTen Residences offer a Japanese machiya accommodation in the heart of Higashiyama, Kyoto. Yasaka Shrine is 7 minutes on foot, while Kiyomizu Temple is a 14-minute stroll. BenTen Residences was featured as 1 of the Top 10 vacation homes in 2017 by Dwell. Free WiFi access is provided throughout the entire property.
Coming with heated flooring, the accommodation features a Western bedroom and two Japanese-style rooms with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and futon bedding. There are also a living area and kitchenette. Guests will also find a bath with a view of little garden and 2 toilets.
For an additional fee, the concierge service is available to create bespoke itineraries and assist guests with arranging cultural experiences, restaurant reservations and airport shuttle. Car and bicycle rental can also be arranged.
Gion District is a 7-minute walk from BenTen Residences, while Heian Shrine is an 8-minute drive away. JR Kyoto Station is 20 minutes by car. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 38.6 km from BenTen Residences and Kansai International Airport is 80 km.Show full description
In the heart of Kyoto, set within a short distance of Kyoto Station and TKP Garden City Kyoto, 七条みやび Nanajo Miyabi Inn offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as kitchenware and kettle. This 4-star holiday home offers a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.4 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall.
The spacious holiday home with a terrace and inner courtyard views features 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.
Guests can also relax in the garden.
Sanjusangen-do Temple is 2.6 km from the holiday home, while Nijo Castle is 3.3 km from the property. Itami Airport is 42 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Right in the centre of Kyoto, TABITABI STAY JURAKU features garden views from the balcony. It is set 800 metres from Nijo Castle and offers luggage storage space. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking holiday home has an open-air bath.
The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 3 separate bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with slippers, a seating area, and a living room. The unit at the property features a walk-in shower and a dressing room. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is 2 km from the holiday home, while Kyoto International Manga Museum is 2.4 km from the property. Itami Airport is 46 km away.Show full description
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