We spent three nights in the traditional house. The locations is great, perfect starting point for all sightseeing. The house is self-catering, several supermarket nearby. The pictures in the listing are true. Especially to mention is the terrace with little view on the temple next to the house.

only two things are coming into my mind: small kitchen, no washing machine

Abbiamo soggiornato in due per due notti nell'appartamento al piano terra (Temple Garden). Conoscendo poco i quartieri di Kyoto, mi ha colpito scoprire che Gion è un quartiere molto tradizionale e l'alloggio lo rappresenta in toto. Abbiamo dormito sia sul letto occidentale che sul futon: è curiosa l'esperienza e forse ho scoperto di preferire il futon al normale letto. La posizione è anche strategica: si trova in un quartiere molto silenzioso ma in pochi minuti si raggiungono i punti turistici più interessanti di Kyoto est. Nota importante: abbiamo potuto lasciare in anticipo i bagagli alla receptionist (figlia della proprietà forse?) così da sfruttare appieno tutta la giornata di arrivo.

Great location. Wonderful security. Awesome bland of tradition with the wood floors, decor, tatami mat, soaking tubs, and overall aesthetic and the modern functionality of the Japanese toilet with bidet, air conditioning, stove, percolator, coffee maker, fridge.

Other than going up the stairs after a long day walking there is nothing to complain about at all

Our stay at Machiya Maya Gion was excellent and offered the perfect blend of traditional charm and modern amenities. Ideal Location: Walking distance to the Miyako Odori theater, old Gion, and Pontocho Alley. It is also close to incredible temples (like Kennin-ji and its dragon ceiling) and great restaurants. Convenience: Very accessible, with luggage forwarding services just a short walk away. The Space: Bright, well-equipped, and perfect for a couple or group of four. The updated high-tech toilet, shower, and deep tub were fantastic. Having an extra bathtub in the secondary room was a godsend for soaking after long days of exploring. Serene Atmosphere: We used the balcony every day. Listening to the bamboo swaying in the wind next to the temple was incredibly peaceful. I would 1000% recommend this stay to anyone visiting Kyoto. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality!

The property was nearly perfect for our needs, though the addition of an in-unit laundry machine would have made it a total 10/10 for longer stays, but there were laundromats close by as well. I would 1000% recommend this spot to anyone visiting Kyoto!