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A traditional Japanese gate with a red roof and stone steps leading through. - Secret Garden K.Y.O.T.O (Kyoto)
A narrow kitchen with a sliding glass door, a sink, and a bar area with shelves. - Secret Garden K.Y.O.T.O (Kyoto)
A traditional multi-tiered building with a symmetrical roof design, surrounded by snow-covered ground and trees. - Secret Garden K.Y.O.T.O (Kyoto)
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains. - Secret Garden K.Y.O.T.O (Kyoto)
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden ceiling, sliding doors, and a table with candles. - Secret Garden K.Y.O.T.O (Kyoto)
Secret Garden K.Y.O.T.O provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Secret Garden K.Y.O.T.O

  • Traditional Kyoto townhouse built in early Showa era(1931), well maintained and fitted with modern facilities. Situated in a historical town famous for its Japanese sake brewing with some of the best known brands such as Gekkeikan & Kizakura. Fushimi Inari shrine is also nearby(about 15 minutes), which was voted the most popular spot by foreigners.

    The entire house is free for use, but sleeping arrangements are in accordance with guest numbers, so please enter the correct guest number at booking.

    1~2 guests: 1 double bed
    3~4 guests: 2 double beds
    5 guests: 2 double beds and one single futon/mattress

    Fully licensed, this 2 Storey 4 room town house has dinning area, shower, toilet & laundry space. The traditional tea room can be easily transformed into a single bedroom. In total it is capable of accommodating 5 people, if you want to bring your portable baby cot, there will be plenty of space to put it.

    To: Kyoto station/(bus 30 mins), Kyomizu Temple/(train 17 mins), Fushimi inari/(train 14 mins), Gion/(train 11 mins), Arashiyama/(train 48 mins), Golden Temple/(train 30 mins), Uji Byodoin Temple/(train 14 mins)

    To: Osaka CBD/(train 30 mins)

    By train, it is on the Keihan Mainline connecting Osaka and Kyoto, the nearest & most convenient train station to get off is Chushojima, at its North exit you can either catch the No.81 bus or taxi here, takes only about 3 minutes. No.81 bus departs every 10 to 15 minutes, from 6am to 10pm, price 230, please get off at the 3rd stop called Higomachi, & keep walking the same direction as the bus for about 20 metres and look for an alley only about a metre wide, we are at the end of it. Alternatively you might choose to walk from the train station to our house, its about 15 minutes by walk.

    Coming from Kyoto station(If from Kansai airport/Tokyo/Nagoya etc please take a JR train or bus to Kyoto station first): at the C4 bus platform, catch No.81 bus, it departs every 10 to 15 minutes, from 6.30am to 10.47pm, price 230, duration about 30 minutes, get off at Higomachi. Our house is just opposite the stop on the other side of the road.

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About the area

Fushimi Ward, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, is home to this holiday home. Yasaka Shrine and Nijō Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. Shoseien Garden and Nintendo Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A canal flanked by lush greenery and a red bridge.
    Lake Biwa Canal
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Teradaya Museum
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kamo River
    19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Jonangu Shrine
    4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Fushimi Castle
    4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Fushimi-momoyama Station
    11 min walk
  • Chushojima Station
    15 min walk
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • 伏水酒蔵小路
    9 min walk
  • Sammo
    4 min walk
  • 珍遊大手筋店
    6 min walk
  • 豚ステーキ&カフェ bal ぼーく
    7 min walk
  • ラーメン藤
    6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Secret Garden K.Y.O.T.O pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Secret Garden K.Y.O.T.O?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secret Garden K.Y.O.T.O?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secret Garden K.Y.O.T.O located?

Located in Fushimi Ward, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Lake Biwa Canal and within 3 miles (5 km) of Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kawaramachi Street. Kamo River and Nintendo World Headquarters are also within 3 miles (5 km). Chushojima Station is 15 minutes by foot and Momoyama Station is 20 minutes.

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Reviews

Secret Garden K.Y.O.T.O Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Japanese style house, Lower ceilings, taller people beware. Parking and shoping close. Very nice place. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming

Comfortable and charming, especially upstairs.. not that easy to find at night … great to have a washing machine and good bathroom… some tea in the kitchen would have been nice… good location …
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a lovely home. The space was as pictured. Initially, I was concerned I wouldn't find the property because I'm unfamiliar with how homes are placed in Japan, but the host provided a great map. Also, Google Street View helped. I will say that my kid and I have sensitive noses and a neighbor was smoking outside. We were able to smell the smoke and initially thought the smell was from the property. Just so you know it's not the property and the smell does go away.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Clean and charming but distant

While the property was certainly clean and very charming, the pictures suggested it was much nearer to notable attractions than it actually was. It was about 45 minutes by bus and rail to Gion, which it pictured, and even further to the philosophers path, which was also pictured. I was pretty upset to find out just how far away we actually were to the things we came to see. Additionally, the air conditioner works but not very well— it took several hours to cool just one room to a tolerable temperature on an 85 degree day. It was fine, but wouldn’t recommend it to a friend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

This place is very clean and it is exactly like in the pictures. The city bus 81 is very convenient

This place is very clean and it is exactly like in the pictures. The city bus 81 is very convenient to get into town. We had a good time in Kyoto
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018