Family-friendly holiday rentals in Kyoto

Looked like the pictures. The only bad thing was that there was only one lock in the front door keeping anyone out.

Kosuke’s was a wonderful host! He was communicative, responsive, accommodating, and provided great instructions for locating the apartment and accessing it (which made it really easy to find on the little tucked away street). The apartment was clean, comfortable, spacious, and charming and felt like a very traditional Kyoto home, which we loved!! The location was absolutely ideal. It was so close to the Shijo metro stop (3 minute walk) and a very easy connection to Kyoto station and anywhere in Kyoto. In addition, many of the best sites are walking distance from the apartment: the Nishiki market is a 3 minute walk, Pontocho and Gion are less than 20 minutes, and the Yasaka shrine and Maruyama Park are only 25 minutes. And that’s only to name a few. There are also tons of great restaurants on the surrounding streets! It really could not be more ideally located. We loved our stay at Kosuke’s house and appreciated all of the thought and effort he puts into making his home welcoming!

The house offers an authentic experience of a traditional Japanese home. Spacious, has spaces for guest room, living room, kitchen, bedroom, storage, dressing and a cute little backyard. Loved the bathroom amenities and enjoyed the bathing tub. The hosts were very kind and waited for us to arrive. They welcomed us in and walked us through all the amenities and operations in the house. They also showed us bus routes to all the popular Kyoto spots laid out on a map. They even provided a bike for our grocery runs etc. Everything we ended up needing was in the house, like umbrellas, full-length mirror, extra stools, washer-dryer. The backyard is smoking-friendly. Overall, very happy that we decided to stay at this property.

We absolutely loved our stay in Ryoji’s place!! The space feels like a true traditional Japanese home and it was convenient to many restaurants and the train station. Ryoji was an excellent host and was always responsive. The bathroom and kitchen were so nice! It was truly one of the best showers we’ve ever taken. I appreciate the fact that there was some coffee in the room too! We loved the fact that the 7-11 was just a few steps away as well as a locally owned shop on the corner that always had freshly made snacks. We would stay here again if ever in the Kyoto area!

Wow, a great little house in a quiet area. We've been so happy to stay at Mayumi's place, where everything was just fine. And a host who was sweet and communicative. Definitely a huge recommendation!

Great place to stay in Kyoto if you travelling to Kyoto. As this is away from crowded area like Sanjo and Shijo, hence less crowded and more peaceful. It is near to Kyoto Station and Aeon mall as well, convenient to travel from Osaka or Kansai airport and shopping peacefully at Aeon mall. Worth it!

This place had a great location for bus stations leading to many attractions in the Higashiyama area. The bath tub was awesome. The rooms were more spacious than most of the other places we’ve stayed at in Japan. It felt like a traditional Japanese home without sacrificing on modern amenities. The washer/dryer was a huge plus to have. Can’t recommend enough!

We had an amazing stay at this Kyoto Airbnb! The place was spotless, beautifully designed, and had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing visit. The location was incredibly convenient—close to both train and bus stations, which made getting around Kyoto really easy. Our host was responsive and thoughtful, with clear instructions and helpful local tips. The quiet neighbourhood made it a perfect place to unwind after a busy day. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Kyoto—we’d love to stay here again next time!

Shared bicycles can be rented next door to the room, making it easy to get around

Gorgeous house for a family trip ! - Clean, spacious, felt like home immediately - The location is THE best IMHO. Easy to access subway, Eizan line and mt. Hiei is nearby - 7-11 is 20 sec walk! + river To sum up - for me it’s the best place to stay in Kyoto.

Nice house in a quiet neighborhood. Location gives fantastic access to the city through the Green Line (Karasuma). Easy to access from Kyoto Station shinkansen. Less than ten minute walk to the Aeon Mall. All facilities in working order. The washing machine is very useful in extending the usefulness of your carried clothing.

Yamano was a great host. Everything was as described and he was very helpful and responsive before and during our trip. Our family of 5 adults felt very comfortable in this property. There was a bus stop nearby as well as a few different train stations within walking distance. There was a convenience store nearby to get supplies. The location was nearby Arashiyama attractions, but in a quiet neighborhood area that felt more like home. If we ever end up headed their way again we would definitely stay with Yamano. The car service that Yamano set us up with was also very nice and worked well for getting to and from Kyoto Station as well as an 8hr tour.

Uzu is the sweetest/kindest host. She was very accommodating and helpful. I needed to check in a day later than scheduled and much later than expected and she was there as soon as we walked up to guide us in and explain everything necessary in the home from using remotes and properly using the shower since I don’t speak Japanese. She gave great recommendations also. She is awesome. Thank you so much. 😊

This house is lovely awesome and perfectly clean. Our stay was wonderful and more worth the price. The private onsen inside the tiny Japanese garden is beautiful. The location is very quiet, near the river and less 5 minutes by walk from the station and konbini. Everything you need is provided inside the house, so you don’t have to worry about

The place was so beautiful and very close to many restaurants and convenience stores. We were able to stay in or go out with ease. Our host was very friendly and easy to communicate with. Would recommend to anyone, and we all hope to come back in the future!

The place is so charming and was perfect for our group of 6- would stay here again!

We stayed in Naoyuki's property for 4 days and loved the stay. The room with 4 futons was amazing and very traditional with Japanese decors. The proximity to the bus stop and tram/train station was extremely convenient in terms of transportation. The stay was as warm and cozy as Kyoto.

Loved our stay! The accommodation is located in a peaceful and unspoiled area, very close to Arashiyama, with several means of transportation within walking distance — convenient to explore Kyoto and its surroundings. The neighborhood is full of good places, and Jun & Aki shared many local recommendations that really enriched our experience. The accommodation itself is spotless: clean, comfortable, very well equipped — ideal even for a long stay. It far exceeded our expectations. A quick tip: If you stay for several days, consider renting a bicycle to explore the surrounding area at your own pace. It's a real plus!

We loved this peaceful and serene location. We were looking for an escape from the other tourists and this was the perfect location for us. Amenities were top notch!

Cozy and spacious townhouse, with gorgeous furnishings and comfortable futons. Made staying in on rainy days a pleasant option. Close to many stations - perfect for exploring the Kyoto region.

we had a great time staying at Komori's place. Location is convenient and the place is very lovely. Komori was also communicative and helped us find the place/checkin smoothly. Would stay again.

Great place to stay. May’s instructions on finding the apartment were perfect (she even sent the address to us in Japanese to show the taxi driver). She met us & showed us how everything worked but also left clear written instructions. The flat was really well equipped and had lovely comfortable beds, plenty of hanging space and a great shower! The location is ideal, easy to walk around the area and less than 10 minutes walk to the subway.

This was by far our favorite place to stay in all of Japan! The traditional style of the home was an amazing experience. I will never get over this airbnb! Not far from the bus and had amazing views of the temple! 😇😇😇

We had a great time! Beautiful spot and house and welcoming host. We rented a car and managed to see Kyoto, Nara and Osaka from here plus the sea to the north. It is also very close to a dam with a spa in it (although we didn't manage to see this in our short stay). Was a great Honeymoon!