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Petite downtown Kyoto apartment

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
Rates from JPY ¥115000 | Monthly

Studio or Loft | Entire Home
Available Dates:
From Now until September 30, 2026
Additional Dates:
From December 1, 2026 until January 1, 2028

Description

Located in a residential and convenient neighborhood - downtown near Gojo and Kawaramachi - with its trendy cafes and restaurants. Near all transportation connections (train, subway) and a two-minute walk from the river. Our cute 14-square meter boutique apartment is furnished as shown in the photos. Included is a single Muji bed, chair and small table. There is also a tiny equipped kitchen and bathroom w/shower/tub. 2-3 week bookings available with standard Japanese rental contract. This is a corner unit on the top floor of a well managed, 11-story building. Facing east with a balcony, it offers amazing sunsets and views of Kyoto's eastern mountains and temples. Below is a peaceful tree-lined canal with a wonderful traditional Japanese bathhouse, and the river is just a block away. On-site Coin laundry, bicycle parking, manager, key lock, 24-hour garbage disposal. Please note that the apartment does not have wifi. Below you can see collected reviews from 2016 when we ran the place for as a short-term rental while living full-time in Kyoto. Our model has changed (we no longer offer bikes or meet guests in person) but the room + view has not. Marek & Nyree David has a very cosy studio in a great location, between the city centre (10 min walk North) and the train station (15 min walk South), which makes it a perfect base to explore Kyoto. The place is rather small but nonetheless we comfortably spent there the 3 days. Great advantage is the possibility to use bicycles, which make sightseeing much easier... The description of the place is very accurate. All the necessary equipment is there. Alice David's apartment is perfectly located in the center of Kyoto, and the view from the balcony is wonderful! The building is near a tiny and quiet canal which is a great place to have late walks . It's true that the studio is quite small but for a couple who wants to spend a few days in the city it's perfect (tall people might have troubles with the shower though). It is really clean and quiet and the bikes are a huge plus. David was very helpful,providing us with addresses and tips (and biscuits and tea), thanks again for everything! Tim We have had a very nice stay in this Kyoto appartment. It is clean, cozy and comfortabe. Also centrally located and has a beautiful view on Kyoto from the balcony. The appartments comes with bicycles. Cycling along the riverbank and through the city was amazing.

Bedrooms
1

Bathrooms
1

Offices
0

Size
14 m2

Suited For
1

Property Type
Studio or Loft

Availability

From Now until September 30, 2026

Additional Dates

From December 1, 2026 until January 1, 2028

Minimum Stay

2 Weeks | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: Cleaning fee 9000 yen. Fall and spring monthly surcharge 10,000 yen. Optional zoom meeting prior to booking. Last minute rainy season discount!

Location

Studio or Loft in Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Closest University

Kyoto University

Nearby Universities
Doshisha | Kyoto prefectural University | Kyoto University of Art and Design
Neighborhood

Gojo, River

Nearby Cities

Osaka | Nara

Comments: This is an 11-story building. We are on the top floor in a corner unit with a big view. The neighborhood has become fashionable, new coffee shops, hotels, and a trendy bathhouse, plus a renovated canal/park..

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Walk to Campus
  • Urban
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from JPY ¥115000 Monthly | Negotiable

Utilities are included

A cleaning service is not included

Comments: Higher nightly rate for short-term stays. 15 percent summer discount and student discount (cannot be combined) Basic rental contract and first-month deposit upon booking. We use Wise for transfers in yen.

Considerations

The home is not suitable for young kids

Pets are not allowed

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

Comments: This is in a very nice neighborhood with new cafes and hotels, only a canal and just a few minutes walk from the river and downtown.

Features

Interior

Furnished

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Accessibility

Elevator

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Security

Security System

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Washer

Dryer

Comments: A very small apartment with a very big view.

Reviews

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