Long stays in Kyoto
Two weeks, a month, a season. Live like a neighbour in a furnished machiya in Nishijin — kitchen, washer and desk ready, and our team a minute away.
2週間〜数か月の京都暮らしに。14泊以上は、私たちに直接ご相談ください。
Who stays with us
Photographers chasing a season. Writers and researchers on a project. Families here for summer school. Remote workers who’d rather live in a neighbourhood than a hotel.
Thinking of renting an apartment instead?
Renting in Japan for a few months usually means a long lease, key money, a guarantor and an empty flat to furnish. Staying with us means none of that — just a calendar. Wi-Fi, linens, towels and a washing machine are ready when you arrive, and our team is a minute away when something comes up.
Everyday life, ready from day one
- Full kitchensEvery cottage has a full kitchen with a stove, fridge, microwave and the pots, pans and dishes you need to cook at home.
- LaundryWashers in every cottage and dryers in all but San (which has a sunny balcony). Free washing machines in the hostel.
- Desks and Wi-FiA workspace in every cottage and a desk in most hostel rooms, with Wi-Fi throughout.
- Warm through the winterFloor heating in the living rooms of San, Fune, Tane and Sane, and a kotatsu set out in Ai, Akari and San during the winter months — Kyoto winters are cold, but your evenings at home don’t have to be.
- Weekly refreshWe'll come by about once a week for a light clean and fresh sheets — or less often, if you'd rather be left in peace. Just tell us what suits you.
- Everyday life nearbySupermarkets and convenience stores within a few minutes’ walk, and a historic public bath two minutes away.
- BicyclesFree with every cottage and in Nishi and Jin.
- ParkingFree for one car with every cottage.
- A team that answersEvery day of the year, within a day.
A quiet neighbourhood, close to the sights
Nishijin is Kyoto’s old weaving district — a residential neighbourhood of machiya, small shops and a historic public bath. Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, is about 10 minutes away by bicycle or 20 minutes on foot — and the cottages come with free bicycles.
Which room suits you
Working remotely
Every room on this list has a desk or workspace, and Wi-Fi.
実Sanefruit
Cottage with a workspace, a sunny kitchen and a floor-heated living room
陣Jincamp
A tiny house with its own shower and desk
金Kingold
Our roomiest hostel room, with a private toilet and desk
紺Konindigo
A single with a desk
Families
All cottages are whole houses with full kitchens, 1–3 minutes from our office.
What guests say
Myself, my husband and our 5 year old daughter had a lovely 2 week stay with Expo Cottage. Hosts were super helpful and the home was very comfortable. We loved getting to know the local shops/cafes/restaurants in the quiet neighborhood.
The accommodation is a refurbished machiya that has been lovingly decorated in a traditional style with a modern twist. All the necessary amenities are provided for a comfortable stay, even for longer periods — we stayed for two weeks. This is the perfect place to stay to experience a little of the normal Kyoto life.
Our family of three was very comfortable in the place. The neighbourhood is quiet and quaint, with plenty of good restaurants and supermarkets in walking distance. … Our original plan was 6 nights but we extended to 9 nights as we were enjoying ourselves so much.
How long stays work
- 1Tell us your datesWho’s coming, and what brings you to Kyoto.
- 2We reply within a dayWith the rooms that suit you and a long-stay plan.
- 3Settle the detailsEverything is agreed before you arrive, so you can simply move in.
Long-stay rates on request.
Long-stay questions
How long can I stay?
From 14 nights. Tell us your dates and we’ll check what’s possible.
Can I see availability first?
Each room page has a link to check open dates. For 14 nights or more, send us your dates and we’ll confirm.
Can I receive parcels?
Yes, at our office during opening hours (09:00–18:00).
Is it quiet?
The cottages and rooms are in a residential neighbourhood, and we ask all guests to keep nights quiet.