Kokonoe Machiya vs Riverside Arashiyama

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 6.2km
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Kokonoe Machiya

★★ 2-Star
9.2 395
Kyoto
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Riverside Arashiyama

★★★ 3-Star
8.5 1,441
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.2 (391)
8.5 (1,451)
Booking.com
9.1 (322)
8.3 (391)
Expedia
8.0 (2)
9.0 (258)
라쿠텐트래블
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8.4 (12)
Trip.com
9.1 (2)
8.4 (101)
Overall Average
9.2 (717)
8.5 (2,213)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Kokonoe Machiya Riverside Arashiyama
Strengths Strengths
+ Owner Tony's kindness and Kyoto recommendations repeatedly mentioned + Walking distance to Arashiyama attractions makes strolling convenient, per many reviews
+ Clean tatami rooms offer great traditional Japanese house experience + Staff's friendly and attentive service repeatedly mentioned across reviews
+ Communal kitchen, garden, lounge are convenient and cozy + Rooms spacious, clean, with comfortable beds is a common praise
+ Quiet residential area perfect for rest + Pet owners satisfied with wide genkan space for dogs to move
+ Lobby free coffee and simple breakfast breads well-received
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Steep stairs make heavy luggage inconvenient per reviews - Thin walls let floor/corridor noise through, per some reviews
- Bed mats or futons too hard repeatedly complained - Lack of table or storage space noted as drawback
- Bus needed for main sights, location inconveniently mentioned - Limited dinner options nearby at night

Recommended For

Solo travelers Traditional experience seekers Couples

Recommended For

Families with pets Arashiyama explorers Couples Business or group travelers

Guest Reviews

Kokonoe Machiya

Agoda 9.2 Solo traveler

Clean with thoughtful sensor lights everywhere

Booking.com 4.0

Traditional house with modern tech, Tony friendly and helpful

Booking.com 4.0

Owners' warm hospitality and Kyoto advice outstanding

Expedia 10.0

Cozy small single room, quiet, owner kind

Trip.com 10.0 Other

Tony and Ikumi warm, breakfast delicious

Riverside Arashiyama

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Family

Best for pets, wide genkan and great location

Booking.com 8.5 Couple

Friendly staff, clean rooms, peaceful riverside

Irregular towel changes

Trip.com 10.0 Couple

Clean, good location, quiet

Agoda 9.2 Solo

Great for Arashiyama route, very clean

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Best location, friendly staff, clean

Location Comparison

Distance: 6.2km

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