[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Serendipity@Kyoto Luxury vacation home in Kyoto with a 24-hour front desk ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15120000/15110500/15110476/1ddba146.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Japanese Villa | Living room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15120000/15110500/15110476/5cccdbcd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15120000/15110500/15110476/6ad1f17d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15120000/15110500/15110476/907d1791.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Japanese Villa | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15120000/15110500/15110476/a1b12919.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located close to Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center, Serendipity@Kyoto provides a snack bar/deli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4646 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - 24/7 front desk - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Free WiFi - City view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Serendipity@Kyoto Luxury vacation home in Kyoto with a 24-hour front desk This smoke-free vacation home features a snack bar/deli, self parking, and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance. The vacation home boasts a deep soaking tub and offers free WiFi and a kitchen. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a dining area and a refrigerator, and other amenities include a microwave and a flat-screen TV. Housekeeping is available once per stay. This vacation home offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. Beds feature down comforters. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Self parking on site (JPY 1,700 per day) ### Family friendly - Baby toys - Children stay free (see details) - Children's books - Children's dinnerware - Children's toys ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Snack bar/deli ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Down comforter - Hypo-allergenic bedding ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Deep soaking bathtub - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Slippers - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - 50-inch flat-screen TV ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Grab bar near toilet - Handrails in hallways - Handrails in stairways - Lever door handles - No elevator - Portable shower seat - Visual alarms in hallways - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Electrical adapters - Free bottled water - Guidebooks - Housekeeping (once per stay) - Iron/ironing board - Local maps - Multilingual staff - Restaurant dining guides ### Location highlights - In a historical district - In the city center - Near a metro station - Near a train station - Near the boardwalk/promenade ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Security system - Fire extinguisher ### General - 1 building - 2 floors - 3 units - Built in 1892 - Traditional architecture ## Similar properties ![Ikko 8 | Living room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42660000/42651600/42651582/bfb103c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shiki Homes IKKŌ 8 Higashiyama Ward - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=42651582&PinnedHotelID=42651582&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Staffed front desk, lockbox ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 3 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Self parking fee: JPY 1700 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and cash Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit ### We should mention This property does not have elevators The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file ### Property is also known as Serendipity@Kyoto Kyoto Serendipity@Kyoto House Kyoto Serendipity@Kyoto House Serendipity@Kyoto Kyoto Serendipity@Kyoto Private vacation home Serendipity@Kyoto Private vacation home Kyoto ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.02871%2C135.74995&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=r7ejYVshRa4sd1MxPfvRa5en0zI=) 509-15 Teraima, Kamigyo, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8215 #### What's nearby - Kyoto Imperial Palace - 12 min walk - 1.1 km - Nijō Castle - 4 min drive - 2.4 km - Kinkaku-ji Temple - 4 min drive - 2.6 km - Kyoto University - 5 min drive - 3.5 km - Nishiki Market - 5 min drive - 3.3 km #### Getting around - Kitano-Hakubaicho Station - 3 min drive - Imadegawa Station - 13 min walk - Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 98 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪くら寿司 西陣店 - ‬6 min walk - ‪ル・プチメック 今出川 - ‬4 min walk - ‪西陣ゑびや - ‬5 min walk - ‪逃現郷 - ‬3 min walk - ‪Bighand Bros. Brewery CHIEKOUIN - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Serendipity@Kyoto pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much is parking at Serendipity@Kyoto? > Self parking is available for JPY 1700 per day. ### What time is check-in at Serendipity@Kyoto? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Serendipity@Kyoto? > Check-out is at 11 AM. ### Where is Serendipity@Kyoto located? > Located in Central Kyoto, this luxury vacation home is steps from Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center. Raku Art Museum and Uhoin are also within 10 minutes. Imadegawa Station is 13 minutes by foot and Kuramaguchi Station is 21 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Serendipity@Kyoto Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 9.2 Staff & service ### 9.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jaana Apr 19, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Idyllinen ja viihtyisä pikku talo Olin matkalla mieheni ja poikani kanssa ja tämä majoitusvaihtoehto oli meille täydellinen. Pieni ja sympaattinen talo, missä kaksi makuuhuonetta, olohuone ja keittiö. Meidät otettiin erittäin ystävällisesti vastaan ja saimme vinkkejä kaupoista, ravintoloista ja liikennevälineistä. Voin suositella kaikille, jotka eivät halua asua perinteisessä hotellissa, vaan kaipaavat jotain aidompaa. ##### Jaana Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Apr 14, 2019 #### Another lovely stay at Serendipity This was our second stay at Serendipity. The property is nicely maintained and we were very comfortable. Chie san was very helpful. We tried out some more of her recommended restaurants and were not disappointed. A particular plus is that the house, while very quiet, is just steps from a major bus line, so that it is very easy to get downtown, to the station, or to Higashiyama or Gion, in just minutes. We also enjoyed walking to Kitano Tenmangu and to Kinkakuji, although a bus will also take you to those places even more quickly. Would definitely stay here again. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Nov 15, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Amy Aug 18, 2018 \+ Haus ist Familien-freundlich. Tatami ist praktisch für Babies. + Ausstattung wie Küche-waren und Bettwaren sehr komplett. + Nette Vermieterin, hilfreich und freundlich. - Location bisschen weit vom Downtown. Man muss jeden Tag mit Bus fahren. - Lüftungsmöglichkeit gering. Da es keine Mückennetz gibt, kann man die Fernster nicht aufmachen um zu lüften. Im Summer gibt es viele Mücken. - Man muss alle Haushalte selbst erledigen - das ist natürlich nicht so bequem wie im Hotel ##### Amy Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma May 20, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Japanese Style Guesthouse We absolutely loved our stay at Serendipity! It was every clean, well maintained and had everything you needed. A wonderful experience of living in a Japanese style house. An easy walk to the bus stop made it very convenient to travel and see the sights of Kyoto. Chie the owner was extremely kind and helpful and we hope to visit again. ##### Emma Stayed 4 nights in May 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shari Apr 20, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Cosy home in a quiet residential neighborhood. A good experience to stay in a typical japanese house in a quiet residential neighborhood away from touristy areas. Once we learnt to use the bus lines it was super easy to get around. Chie is extremely friendly and helpful, she came to clean the house and change our towels during our stay. ##### Shari Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Marjorie L. Aug 21, 2017 #### Quiet Nice clean quiet. ##### Marjorie L. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer Jul 14, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Beautiful place with excellent owner We loved staying here. The apartment was so comfortable and the area was so beautiful. There is so much space and it is very cute and traditional. It is located on a quiet little street just a block away from the imperial palace. In addition to all this the owner is incredibly nice and accommodating. This is one of the best places I have ever stayed. Excellent value for the money. ##### Jennifer Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ellie Dec 14, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 가족이 안락하게 즐길 수 있는 편안한 호텔 일본 숙소는 협소한 편인데, 이번에 묶었던 곳은 가족을 위해, 특히 어린애를 동반한 가족에게는 최적의 호텔이라고 생각합니다. 2층에 침실이 있어 조용히 쉬고자 하는 사람은 방해받지 않고 쉴 수 있으며, 놀고자하는 사람은 1층 거실에서 시간을 보낼수 있어 좋았습니다. 물론, 현대적인 시설을 원하는 분은 추천하지 않지만, 안락하고 편안한 숙소를 원한다면 괜찮은 선택인 것 같습니다. ##### Ellie ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Dec 14, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 깨끗하고 아늑한 호텔 일본 숙박 시설이 협소한 편인데, 이곳은 마음에 들었습니다. 특히, 침실이 2층에 있어 쉬고자 하는 사람은 방해받지 않고 조용히 쉴 수 있었고, 놀고자 하는 사람은 1층 거실에서 시간을 보낼 수 있었던 것이 특히 맘에 들었습니다. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Oct 26, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Wohnen wie die Japaner Eine sehr schönes japanisches Gästehaus far alle, die den üblichen Hotels ausweichen und einmal eine echte japanische Wohnung kennen lernen möchten. Die Wohnung ist zentral in Kyoto gelegen mit sehr gutem Anschluss an Bus und U-Bahn und trotzdem in einer sehr ruhigen Wohngegend. In der Umgebung gibt es viele Einkaufmöglichkeuten und gute kleine Retaurants. Da es sich um ein Gästehaus habdelt, gibt es keinen Zimmerservice. Wir haben drei Tage Aufenthalt in diesem Gästehaus genossen und werden sicher wiederkommen.. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pyeongyeol Oct 11, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Warmest Japanese Traditional House :) loosen the fatigue of travel and Had been comfortable stay I felt the warm hospitality of the landlord Ms.Chie The house was a clean. not long after the building was built And gave more good feeling of traditional Japanese houses decorated with antiques, including a records. Unfortunately, one kind i've got a damp smell in the house, especially the second floor is more bad. Overall, a case of great experience who also recommend other travelers. ##### Pyeongyeol ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Aug 16, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 古民家に泊まる 古民家を改築した2階の建物です。駐車場スペースがありません。近くのパーキングを利用することになります。京都はパーキング高いので、その分の出費を考慮する必要があります。夏場に利用したため、蚊が多かったです。蚊取り線香が用意されていました。トイレが狭いので体の大きい人は、身動きが大変です。独立したキッチンがあり、キッチン用具が一通りそろっています。バスタオルのみが提供されます。 ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### tomo Aug 14, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 居心地最高でした。 ちょっとわかりにくい場所ですが、一軒家貸し切りです。 居間と寝室が別で、台所用品も充実しており、お布団も気持ちよかったです。 長期滞在にはぴったりかと。真向いの中華料理屋も趣があります。 ##### tomo ### 8/10 Good #### たかお Jul 22, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 京都の自宅感覚 京都の自宅に帰って来た感じ。今回は3人での宿泊でしたが定員5人以上でも大丈夫です。厨房、食器も揃い朝食は自家製でゆっくり出来ます。夕食は近所の居酒屋で地元の方々と懇親を深め楽しく過ごす事ができました。ただ車だった為すぐそばのコインパーキングが3000円だったのが残念でしたが京都らしい滞在でした。 ##### たかお ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 8, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 小さな子どもがいる人にはオススメ 快適に過ごせました。 寝室とリビングが別々なのがいいです。 トイレが狭かったのとリビングのエアコンの調子が悪かったの以外は大満足です！ ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### chung Jun 26, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 好有日本家庭感覺 雖然地方比較遠，唔易搵；但係住宿嘅女主人好好，係大門口一直等我地，又講解入住需知；加上酒店內提供一些小食，比我地食用；住宿地方大又整潔；女主人又會用email同我地保持聯絡，提供我地要嘅資料。 ##### chung ## 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