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Here is a quick list of Vacation Rentals in Kyoto, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Benten Residences |
9.8 / 10 (232 Reviews) |
From 360$ | |
| Nachiya |
10.0 / 10 (76 Reviews) |
From 264$ | |
| Kyoto River Side Modern House |
9.5 / 10 (114 Reviews) |
From 215$ | |
| Samurai Suite 1 , 15Mins From Kyoto Eki , 5 Mins To Arashiyama |
9.3 / 10 (73 Reviews) |
From 154$ | |
| Ense Kiyomizu Villa |
9.1 / 10 (178 Reviews) |
From 157$ |
### Why Choose Vacation Rentals When Traveling to Kyoto, Japan
When you think of Kyoto, the first images that come to mind are likely those of serene temples, beautiful cherry blossoms, and traditional tea houses. This ancient city offers a unique blend of history and culture that draws travelers from all over the globe. However, the experience you have in Kyoto can be significantly influenced by where you choose to stay. While hotels may seem like the default option, opting for a vacation rental can enhance your journey in ways you may not have considered.
Vacation rentals provide a sense of home away from home that hotels often can't match. In a city rich with culture and tradition, staying in a traditional machiya (a wooden townhouse) or a modern apartment can offer a more immersive experience, allowing you to wake up in a space that reflects Kyoto’s unique architectural charm. You'll find yourself living like a local, surrounded by authentic décor and sometimes even traditional amenities like tatami mats and futons. This not only enriches your stay but also gives you a deeper appreciation for the city’s culture and lifestyle.
Another compelling reason to opt for vacation rentals is the added space and flexibility they offer. Unlike cramped hotel rooms, vacation rentals typically come equipped with multiple rooms, kitchens, and living areas, making them perfect for families, groups of friends, or even solo travelers looking to spread out. You can enjoy meals together in your own kitchen, experiment with local ingredients from the nearby markets, and share stories in common areas. This flexibility can also be a game changer when planning your itinerary—having extended hours in which to move about gives you the freedom to explore Kyoto’s attractions at your own pace.
Lastly, budget-conscious travelers will find vacation rentals to be a more economical choice, particularly when staying for an extended period. With options ranging from cozy studio apartments to larger homes, there’s something to fit every budget. Furthermore, the ability to cook your own meals can save significant money on dining out, allowing you to allocate those resources towards experiences, whether it’s a guided tour of a famous temple or a night out in the bustling Gion district. When you choose a vacation rental in Kyoto, you're not just finding a place to sleep; you're opening the door to a more personalized, enriching, and budget-friendly travel experience.
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Benten Residences
From 360$
Located in the very heart of the city, Benten Residences Kyoto villa is around 10 minutes' walk from a historic Zen Buddhist temple and features various recreational opportunities and a living area. Providing guests with Wi-Fi and a car park, the accommodation is in proximity to the Chion-in.
This Kyoto villa is situated 400 m from the Yasaka Shrine and about 1 km from Rokuya-on Garden. A Maruyama park is nestled in the vicinity of Benten Residences villa, and the Nishiki Market is nearly 25 minutes' walk away. The nearest train station is Karasuma, located approximately 2 km away, while Higashiyama Yasui bus stop is 400 m from the Kyoto accommodation.
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Nachiya
From 264$
The 2-bedroom Nachiya Villa Kyoto is situated merely 500 metres from the Kenkun Shrine, featuring such comforts as Wi-Fi and public parking.
This Kyoto villa is just near the Goou Jinja Shinto Shrine and gives easy access to the Shinto Imamiya Shrine, which is only a 5-minute walk away. The Mikane Shrine is nestled 3.4 km from the property, and the Zen Ryoanji Temple is 2.1 km away. Karasuma train station is approximately a 10-minute ride away, while the nearest bus stop is Funaokayama, located a few moments from Nachiya Villa.
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Kyoto River Side Modern House
From 215$
Located only 7 minutes' stroll from the Ichihime Shrine, the 1-bedroom Kyoto River Side Modern House villa includes a terrace with views of the mountain. Featuring a Jacuzzi, the accommodation is nestled in close proximity to the Hitomachi Koryukan Kyoto.
The 5JM is just 300 metres from the Kyoto villa, and the Zuiryusan Nanzen-ji is 3.2 km away. The grand circa-1618 Buddhist Chion-in Temple Complex is nearly a 25-minute stroll away and Osaka International airport is 50 km from Kyoto River Side Modern House villa. Guests will also find Shichijo Keihan-mae, located just around the corner from the Kyoto accommodation.
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Samurai Suite 1 , 15Mins From Kyoto Eki , 5 Mins To Arashiyama
From 154$
Located only 6 minutes' walk from the Hokongoin, the 1-bedroom Samurai Suite 1, 15Mins From Kyoto Eki, 5 Mins To Arashiyama villa gives easy access to various tourist attractions in the area. Offering a Jacuzzi, this Kyoto villa is 2.8 km from the historic 10th-century Kitano Tenmangu Shrine.
The accommodation is situated in the Ukyo Ward district, where guests can admire the Kyoto Imperial Palace a mere 550 metres away. You'll be just a 7-minute stroll from Myoshin-ji Head Temple and around a 10-minute drive from the Jōdo Shinshū Nishi-Hongan-ji Buddhist Temple. Karasuma train station is 4.8 km away, while the nearest bus stop is Hanazono, located in close proximity to Samurai Suite 1, 15Mins From Kyoto Eki, 5 Mins To Arashiyama villa.
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Ense Kiyomizu Villa
From 157$
Ense Kiyomizu Villa Kyoto boasts a location just 6 minutes' walk from the Ninenzaka and offers guests to enjoy cooking classes. Featuring a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna, this accommodation is nestled within a few blocks of Kyoto cherry blossom viewing spots.
You'll be a mere 0.7 km from the Ishibe Alley and merely 1.3 km from the Maruyama Park. Ense Kiyomizu Villa is about a 10-minute ride from the Famed To-ji Buddhist Temple. The nearest train station is Karasuma, located 3.2 km away, while Gojozaka bus stop is a short way from this Kyoto villa.
Hotels in Kyoto
| Best Price Hotel 🤑 | Benten Residences |
| Top Hotel for couples 💑 | Nachiya |
| Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ | Kyoto River Side Modern House |
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Cochien Imperial Garden
From 386$
Offering city views, the 1-bedroom Cochien Imperial Garden Villa Kyoto is situated merely 8 minutes' walk from the Shokokuji Temple.
At this property you'll be 3.3 km from the scenic Philosopher's Walk Path and just around the corner from the Doshisha University. Guests can visit the Kinkaku-ji, which is approximately 10 minutes' drive from the villa, or check out Nishiki Market, which is approximately 15 minutes' drive away. Cochien Imperial Garden Villa is located 100 m from Imadegawa underground station and 3.1 km from Karasuma train station.
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星屋旅館 城下の宿
From 300$
The former site of Honno-ji Temple is only a 5-minute walk from 谷町君・星屋・城下の宿 Kyoto villa, offering a Jacuzzi for guests' relaxation.
Situated 3.3 km from the To-ji Temple, the villa is also right around the corner from Nijojo-mae metro station. The Nishiki Market is located a 19-minute walk away, and Karasuma train station is about 20 minutes' walk away. 谷町君・星屋・城下の宿 villa is 2.4 km from the fine and expansive kare-sansui Kennin-ji Garden. Osaka International airport is 50 km from this property, and Mibu Soshajo-mae bus stop is approximately 600 metres away.
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星屋旅館 神泉ノ宿
From 627$
谷町君 星屋 神泉ノ宿 二条城 Kyoto villa is nestled nearly 5 minutes' walk from the Nijo Jinya and entices guests with a Jacuzzi. Featuring a patio, this Kyoto villa is situated within 2 km of the Jōdo Shinshū Nishi-Hongan-ji Buddhist Temple.
The accommodation is in the immediate vicinity of Shinsenen Garden and gives easy access to the flatland Nijo Castle, which is only a 10-minute walk away. 谷町君 星屋 神泉ノ宿 二条城 villa is 2.4 km from the Kennin-ji Temple. The nearest underground station is Nijojo-mae, located merely 250 metres away, while Mibu Soshajo-mae bus stop is a short way from the Kyoto property.
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東山清水 友庵
From 147$
The 2-bedroom 東山清水 友庵 Villa Kyoto offers proximity to such city sites as the Ishibe Alley, located approximately a 5-minute walk away.
The villa is 900 metres from the grand circa-1618 Buddhist Chion-in Temple Complex, and guests will find the Jishu-Jinja Shrine merely 1.1 km away. This 2-bathroom villa is also not far from the Yasaka Shrine. 東山清水 友庵 Villa is around 10 minutes by car from the head Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine. The nearest bus stop is Higashiyama Yasui, a stone's throw from the Kyoto property.
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Samurai Suite 2 , 15Mins From Kyoto Eki , 5 Mins To Arashiyama
From 165$
The Hokongoin is a 6-minute walk from Samurai Suite 2, 15Mins From Kyoto Eki, 5 Mins To Arashiyama villa, offering a Jacuzzi for guests' relaxation.
Situated 4.3 km from the Jōdo Shinshū Nishi-Hongan-ji Buddhist Temple, the 1-bedroom villa is within reach of Myoshin-ji Head Temple. The Kyoto Imperial Palace is located a few moments from this property, and Myoshinji-mae bus station is 50 metres away. Samurai Suite 2, 15Mins From Kyoto Eki, 5 Mins To Arashiyama villa is a 10-minute drive from the commercial Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama. Osaka International airport is 55 km away, while Karasuma train stop is 4.8 km from the Kyoto accommodation.
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Shiki Homes Kumei
From 316$
Situated a 5-minute walk from the Shichijo Bridge, Shiki Homes Kumei Kyoto entices guests with views of the garden.
The 1-bedroom villa is 3.3 km from the historic wooden Nijo Castle and 2.1 km from the historic marketplace "Nishiki Market". This villa is also right near Kyoto National Long-Running Museum. The Kyoto property is a 20-minute stroll from the Tofuku-ji Temple. Shiki Homes Kumei is located 150 metres from Nanajo Keihan-mae bus stop and 2.5 km from Karasuma train station.
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Kyoto Nijo Traditional House
From 170$
The 1-bedroom Kyoto Nijo Traditional House villa offers easy access to such tourist spots as the Sanjo-kai Shopping Street, located just a 6-minute walk away.
The cyprus-wood Nijo Castle is merely 1.1 km from this Kyoto villa, and the Nishi-Hongan-ji Temple is 2.3 km away. The accommodation is about a 10-minute ride from the five - storey Ninna-ji Pagoda. Guests can enjoy such transportation options as Nijo underground station, situated a mere 250 metres away, or Shijo Nakashinmichi bus stop, which is not far from Kyoto Nijo Traditional House villa.
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Mokuren Traditional Boutique Townhouse
From 386$
The 1-bedroom Mokuren Traditional Boutique Townhouse Kyoto villa is situated within 5 minutes' walk of Harema Head Office and offers guests to relax with a hot tub. Offering Wi-Fi, this Kyoto villa is located a short way from the Kodai-ji Temple.
The accommodation is about 1 km from Shijo metro station, offering easy access to the fine and expansive kare-sansui Kennin-ji Garden, which is merely 0.6 km away. Nishiki Market is nestled within reach of Mokuren Traditional Boutique Townhouse villa, and Kyoto cherry blossom viewing spots is a 16-minute stroll away. The nearest airport is Osaka International, situated 50 km from the Kyoto property, and Karasuma train station is just 1.5 km away.
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Ense Higashi Hongan-Ji Villa
From 100$
Located merely 7 minutes' walk from the Ryukoku Museum, Ense Higashi Hongan-Ji Villa Kyoto invites guests to enjoy a hot tub.
Situated 2.2 km from the Kodai-ji Temple in Kyoto, the villa is right around the corner from the Dendoin. The Sanjusangen-do Temple is nestled approximately a 5-minute drive from the accommodation, and the historic marketplace "Nishiki Market" is nearly 25 minutes' walk away. Nishihonganji Temple bus stop is within reach of Ense Higashi Hongan-Ji Villa, while Gojo tube station is just 0.6 km away.
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Iroha Stay Kyoto 麗 -Rei-
From 434$
Located in the Ohara, Kibune, Kurama district of Kyoto, merely a 6-minute walk from the Samurai Kembu Theater, the 1-bedroom Iroha Stay Kyoto 麗 -Rei- villa offers river views.
The Grand Nanzen-ji Buddhist Temple is only 1.3 km from this property, while the cyprus-wood Nijo Castle is 2.9 km away. The villa is also in the vicinity of the Shoren-in Temple. Iroha Stay Kyoto 麗 -Rei- villa is within 25 minutes' walk of Nishiki Market. Higashiyama Niomon bus stop is located in the immediate vicinity of this Kyoto accommodation, and Higashiyama tube station is around 100 metres away.
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静雅の宿
From 237$
The 2-bedroom 静雅の宿 Kyoto villa is located nearly a 25-minute walk from the Sanjusangen-do Temple and provides a hot tub.
This accommodation is situated in the Fushimi, Yamashina district of Kyoto, 2.4 km from the To-ji Temple and in the vicinity of Jujo tube station. The villa is a mere 7 minutes on foot from the Azumamaro Shrine and 450 metres from the head Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine. 静雅の宿 villa is within a 200-metre distance of Inari Taisha-mae bus stop and 4.6 km from Karasuma train station.