Stay SAKURA Kyoto To-ji Machiya vs Guest House Atagoya

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 7.9km

Overview

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Stay SAKURA Kyoto To-ji Machiya

★★★ 3-Star
9.4 27
Kyoto
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Guest House Atagoya

★★ 2-Star
8.8 128
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.6 (107)
8.8 (247)
Booking.com
8.3 (66)
8.5 (99)
Expedia
9.0 (17)
9.8 (11)
라쿠텐트래블
6.5 (2)
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Trip.com
8.5 (11)
8.8 (13)
Overall Average
9.4 (203)
8.8 (370)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Stay SAKURA Kyoto To-ji Machiya Guest House Atagoya
Strengths Strengths
+ Clean and spacious space praised for families or groups to use comfortably + Many reviews praise the easy walking access to Arashiyama bamboo grove and station
+ Traditional tatami machiya experience and serene atmosphere frequently complimented + Host Kenji is repeatedly praised for kind help with local tips and luggage storage
+ Close to Toji station and bus stops, easy for Kyoto sightseeing as commonly mentioned + Shared kitchen and bathroom are clean and well-maintained per reviews
+ Nearby convenience stores and ramen shops make daily life convenient + Lots of reviews enjoy the tatami and futon for authentic Japanese experience
+ Common feedback on the quiet and cozy atmosphere
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Low ceilings force tall people to hunch, as mentioned in reviews - Several reviews note steep and narrow stairs make second-floor rooms inconvenient
- Cold in winter or peculiar smell repeatedly complained about - Shared bathrooms on first floor are a hassle at night per repeated complaints
- Bathroom tile cleanliness or lack of kitchen utensils pointed out in some reviews - Some mention common area cleanliness issues from other guests or poor soundproofing

Recommended For

Families Couples Groups

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Arashiyama visitors

Guest Reviews

Stay SAKURA Kyoto To-ji Machiya

Expedia 9.0 Couple

Charming townhouse with classical Japanese style. Short walk from station, friendly staff.

Trip.com 10 Family

Clean and quiet in a small street, close to subway and bus.

Steep stairs

Agoda 9.2 Family with teens

Tatami experience and spacious, feels like honored guests.

Booking.com 9.5 Family

Tatami home charmed whole family, spacious with kitchen and laundry.

No western seating hard for grandparents

Guest House Atagoya

Booking.com 8.5 Solo

Great for Arashiyama bamboo and station, kind host

Steep stairs

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Host helps with tips and luggage, perfect location

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Clean, 3min walk to station, helpful Kenji

Expedia 10.0 Family

Tatami experience great, welcoming host

Trip.com 10.0 Solo

Cozy near station 3min, friendly host

Location Comparison

Distance: 7.9km

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