Komatsu Residences

A wooden townhouse that combines traditional craftsmanship with modern comfort, Komatsu South is located in Gion, an area convenient for restaurant- and temple-hopping as well as geisha-spotting.

 The 1st-floor studio is one of four apartments in the townhouse. Designed to be your home base in Kyoto whether your stay lasts for a few days or a few months, all units come with wi-fi, heated flooring, a fully-equipped kitchenette, and a washing machine and dryer.  

 The dining area of this studio unit looks out onto a little garden with a Japanese maple. Open the sliding door to enjoy the breeze from the garden: a particular treat on summer evenings. 

 This apartment, which can host up to two adults, is popular with couples and solo travellers. Special rates are available for longer stays. To find out more, drop us a note via the Contact Us page or at enquiries@shimayastays.com

 Komatsu South also features a rooftop deck and an outdoor tea ceremony space. E-mail us if you would like to book this venue for an event or private function, or if you would like us to  organise a traditional tea session for you. This space can also be rented by guests who do not stay in the machiya.

Komatsu South is located in Gion, an area filled with sightseeing spots and eateries ranging from laidback cafes to Michelin-starred establishments.

 This first-floor unit is one of four apartments in the townhouse. Designed to be your home base in Kyoto whether your stay lasts for a few days or a few months, all units come with wi-fi, heated flooring, a fully-equipped kitchenette, and a washing machine and dryer.

 Both of the 2-bedroom apartments are light and modern yet recognizably Japanese in their use of wood, tatami and handmade paper. Facing the dining area is a feature wall that reinvents the tokonoma, the decorative alcove that serves as the focus of a traditional Japanese room.   

 The Japanese bedroom of this unit – the other is Western in style – comes with a built-in desk that can double up as a window seat for you to enjoy the garden outside.

 This apartment, which can host up to five adults, is popular with families and groups of friends. Special rates are available for longer stays. To find out more, drop us a note via the Contact Us page or at enquiries@shimayastays.com

 Komatsu South also features a rooftop deck and an outdoor tea ceremony space. E-mail us if you would like to book this space for an event or private function, or if you would like us to organise a traditional tea session for you. This space can also be rented by guests who do not stay in the machiya.

A wooden townhouse that combines traditional craftsmanship with modern comfort, Komatsu South is located in Gion, an area convenient for restaurant- and temple-hopping as well as geisha-spotting.

 The 2nd-floor studio is one of four apartments in the townhouse. Designed to be your home base in Kyoto whether your stay lasts for a few days or a few months, all units come with wi-fi, heated flooring, a fully-equipped kitchenette, and a washing machine and dryer. 

 This studio, which has an unusually high ceiling, offers a sense of spaciousness. Guests often remark on the antique beam, saved from a building slated for demolition. The view of a little garden from the bath adds to the overall air of tranquillity. 

 This apartment can host up to two adults and a child. To find out about the special rates for longer stays, drop us a note via the Contact Us page or at enquiries@shimayastays.com

 Komatsu South also features a rooftop deck and an outdoor tea ceremony space. E-mail us if you would like to book this venue for an event or private function, or if you would like us to organise a traditional tea session for you. This space can also be rented by guests who do not stay in the machiya.

A wooden townhouse that combines traditional craftsmanship with modern comfort, Komatsu South is located in Gion, an area handy for sightseeing, shopping and gourmet explorations.

 This second-floor unit is one of four apartments in the townhouse. Designed to be your home base in Kyoto whether your stay lasts for a few days or a few months, all units come with wi-fi, heated flooring, a fully-equipped kitchenette, and a washing machine and dryer.

 Both of the 2-bedroom apartments are light and modern yet recognizably Japanese in their use of wood, tatami and handmade paper. The unit on the second floor also has a balcony that offers views of the sunset sky. Indoors, the living room features a dramatic composition of Kyoto expert John Einarsen’s works arranged by the photographer himself.

 This apartment can host up to five adults, with special rates available for longer stays. To find out more, drop us a note via the Contact Us page or at enquiries@shimayastays.com

 Komatsu South also has a rooftop deck and an outdoor tea ceremony space. E-mail us if you would like to book this space for an event or private function, or if you would like us to organise a traditional tea session for you. This space can also be rented by guests who do not stay in the machiya.