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Minoya-cho, Kyoto, Japan

Minoya-cho is a newly restored, 2-storey riverfront townhouse that once belonged to a local physician. The house is a traditional machiya built in the classical fashion by leading local craftsman of the time. Minoya-cho boasts elegant details, large rooms, and incredible views of the Kamo River from the first and second floors.

The home is exceptionally spacious and has full sliding glass doors that run the entire width of the first and second floors, providing a panoramic view of the Kamo-river.(one of the famous river in Japan) There are 3 Tatami rooms with futon-style bedding, a fully equipped kitchen, and two bathrooms with a cedar tub (1st floor) and shower room (2nd floor). Architectural touches such as an internal garden and outside hallway complete the feel of being immersed in old Kyoto. Ideally located and perfect for families or large groups.

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Izumiya-cho, Kyoto, Japan

This traditional 2-story townhouse is built at the end of a stoned-paved garden courtyard that runs between the cherry-tree lines Kiyamachi Street and the Kamo river. Izumiya-cho has been restored in a modern style but offers plenty of traditional accents such as borderless Ryuku tatami mats and antique Japanese screens and artwork. 

Located on the first floor are wash room, toilet, and bathroom with cedar tub, as well as a carpeted living room and classic tatami room. The second floor has the traditional Mushiko-Mado window room, bedroom, tatami rooms, and shower.

We highly reccomend visiting Izumiya-cho in the springtime, when the cherry trees along the Takase Canal are in full, fragrant bloom.

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Sanbo Nishinotoin-Cho, Kyoto, Japan

A former artist’s atelier turned rental, Sanbo Nishinotoin-Cho features high ceilings, spacious living areas, and a private garden with household shrine that can be contemplated while soaking in the downstairs cedar bath.

The 2-story home has a tea ceremony room on the first floor, two tatami rooms. Sanbo Nishinotoin-Cho is located right behind one the finest tea shops in Koyoto, which serves green tea and traditional Japanese sweets.

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Tokyo Bay View South, Japan

This waterfront penthouse apartment is a sister property to Toyko Bay View North and embodies the highest standards of design, quality, and efficiency. The 1-bedroom apartment sleeps 5 and offers a comfortable, chic place to call home in the middle of one of the busiest metropolises in the world. 

The apartment boasts two balconies from which to take in panoramic views of Downtown Tokyo, the ocean, and the Rainbow Bridge. There is a main balcony as well as large private roof top deck. The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering  (see Info for full list of amenities) and there is a dining area with seating for 4.

The bathroom has a deep soaking tub and separate shower with rain shower head and massaging jet function. The room has an independent heater for warming up chilly mornings or quickly hang-drying clothes or towels. Towels, soap, shampoo, and a hair dryer are provided. The toilet is located in a separate powder room.

For your entertainment, a video library, DVDs, and books are provided. A 22″ Macintosh computer with broadband internet is available for guest use. A great option for business travellers in Tokyo, the apartment includes a Vonage phone line with FREE calls to the USA and 60 other countries and free wireless internet access.

Tokyo Bay View South is located near to public transportation and many restaurants and shops. Local maps are provided upon arrival.

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Gion Kaburenjo, Kyoto, Japan

A recently restored second-floor flat in the Gion neighborhood of Kyoto that combines modern luxury with simple Japanese aesthetics. The apartment has access to a third-floor terrace that offers 360 degree, panoramic views of Kyoto.

Gion Kaburenjo is the ideal place for a young couple to experience the lively Gion neighborhood, a district once reserved for the entertainment of the elite class of Kyoto and now still filled with artists, shop-keepers, monks, and of course geishas and maiko. The flat has a full equipped kitchen and a western-style living room for serving meals. The south-facing bedroom has traditional white paper panels filtering the sunlight. Ideally located in the heart of Gion, the apartment is just a few yards from lively Hanamikoji Street, which is lined with restaurants, tea houses, and shops.

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Gion Shinmonzen, Kyoto, Japan

One of the most luxurious of the Kyoto rentals in our collection, Gion Shinmonzen is the embodiment of classical Kyoto architecture. The home is decorated throughout with Japanese antiques and still has the original open-beam ceiling and kaidan-dansu (chest built into the stairs).

A 2-story home ideally located on Kyoto’s “Art Street”, Gion Shinmonzen has been sensitively upgraded for modern travelers. New additions include radiant in-floor heating, a cedar bath and rainshower, and handmade Shigaraki-ware sinks in the washrooms.

Three tatami rooms and inner garden complete the atmosphere of tranquility and peace in beautiful Gion.

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Gion House, Kyoto, Japan

A single level house in the most prestigious district in Kyoto: Gion. Remember Memoirs of a Geisha? It took place in Gion.

Gion House is representative of traditional Kyoto architecture and is located 200 yards from Hanamikoji Street, which is lined with teahouses, shops, and restaurants. The house is ideal for a couple who want to experience true Japanese style. The bedroom has 2 futons and fragrant tatami mats. Guests can prepare meals in the fully equipped kitchen and eat them while seated on zabuton, Japanese cushions, in a lounge area.

The house also has a tokonoma, a type of recessed reception room that is usually adorned with art objects and flower arrangements, giving guests the ability to add a personalized touch to their living quarters.

Gion House is a wonderful rental that will introduce you to the traditions and customs of Kyoto.

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Wabi House, Kyoto, Japan

Wabi House represents a pure Japanese aesthetic and is an excellent representation of Kyoto architecture from the beginning of the last century. This spacious, simple, and light-filled home has a fully equipped kitchen leading to a Japanese-style living room that boasts the traditional tokonoma (recessed reception area) found in Japanese residences from the period.

The house is 2-storey. On the ground floor there is the a kitchen and dining area area, living room with tatami, small bathroom, and a back garden for quiet contemplation. 2-bedrooms are located on the 1st floor. One bedroom has futons, while the other has twin beds.

Wabi House is located a few meters from the Philosopher’s Path, a cherry-tree lined canal that passes a number of temples and shrines, as well as shops, cafes, and restaurants. There is a fresh produce market nearby for self-catering guests, while a bus stops are conveniently located near to the house for easy transportation to other areas of Kyoto.

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Roppongi Apartment, Tokyo, Japan

If you are looking for a comfy and quiet apartment in the center of Tokyo, this is the place to be. Our apartment is located 3 minutes away from Roppongi Station, on the quieter side adjacent to Tokyo Midtown. From our apartment, popular tourist destinations such as Shibuya, Omotesando, Harajuku, Ginza, Tsukiji Fish Market are all within 10 minutes distance either by walk, taxi, or subway.Roppongi is one of the liveliest areas for night life and culture and it is full of restaurants, bars, clubs, theaters, museums, cafes, art book stores, and cinemas.

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Yokohama Apartment, Japan

Elegant furnished apartment located in the heart of Yokohama in a quiet neighborhood only 5 minutes from Yokohama station (JR line). Sunny 1bedroom/1 bath, 484 sqft, with a huge comfortable terrace on the 10th and last floor, panoramic view of the city from the roof. Shopping, supermarkets, post office, bars and restaurants within walking distance. Large living room with flat screen TV and DVD player+ balconies, nice large kitchen, modern full bathroom and tatami bedroom. Only 25 minutes from Tokyo station and Shibuya with the JR or Tokyu line.

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